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Helen Duarte Obituary

DUARTE, HELEN F., 78, of North Carpenter Street, passed away Monday November 10, 2008 in Rhode Island Hospital.

Born in East Providence, she was the daughter of the late Frank and Frances Duarte.

Helen is survived by one sister Edna Scarborough of California.

Her Funeral will be held Friday at 8AM from the PERRY/MCSTAY FUNERAL HOME, 2555 Pawtucket Avenue East, Providence with a Mass of Christian Burial at 9AM in St. Francis Xavier Church North Carpenter Street, East Providence. Burial will be in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours Thursday from 5-7PM. In lieu of flowers, contributions in Helen's memory to the American Cancer Society, 931 Jefferson Blvd., Suite 3004, Warwick, RI 02886 would be deeply appreciated.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Providence Journal on Nov. 12, 2008.

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