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Helen Amaral Obituary

AMARAL, HELEN A., of Orchard Ave. Barrington, died Sunday. She was the wife of the late John Amaral Jr.

Born in Providence, daughter of the late Manuel Arruda and Mary (Medeiros) Arruda.

She leaves two daughters, Cynthia and her husband Scott McGovney, Jonna and her husband Tony D'Adamo of Barrington, four grandchildren Tommy, Katie, Alexa, and Andrew. She also leaves a brother George Arruda and a sister Alice Perry.

Her Funeral will be held on Thursday at 9 AM from the Smith-Mason Funeral Home, 398 Willett Ave., Riverside RI, with a chapel service at 9:45 am in Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Wednesday 4-7 pm.Visit smithmason.com for information and on-line condolences.

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

Published by The Providence Journal on Aug. 21, 2007.

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