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Helen O'Neill Obituary
Born in East Providence, a daughter of the late Charles E. and Ida E. (Provencher) Riley, she lived in Barrington for 58 years.
Mrs. O'Neill was a senior clerk stenographer for the Rhode Island Bureau for the Services of the Blind for 9 years before retiring in 1951. Helen was a communicant of St. Luke Church and a member of the Young at Heart Club.
She is survived by one son; Christopher C. O'Neill and his wife Kathleen of Barrington and two granddaughters. She was the sister of the late Ida M. Riley.
Her funeral will be held on Wednesday October 29 from the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willett Avenue, Riverside at 8:45 a.m. with a Mass of Christian Burial in St. Luke Church, Washington Road, Barrington at 10 a.m. Burial will follow in Mount St. Mary Cemetery, East Providence. Calling hours and flowers are respectfully omitted. Contributions in Helen's memory to St. Luke Church, 108 Washington Road, Barrington, 02806 would be deeply appreciated.
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October 30, 2008
I loved you very much and will always keep you in my prayers.
We will miss you with all our hearts!
October 30, 2008
Dede Danaher
October 29, 2008
Dear Kathy, Chris, Jackie and Heather, I was shocked to hear about Helen's death (and to read that Ida had passed away, too). Helen was always a very kind and loving aunt to me; she remembered my birthday faithfully each year. She lived a good, long and full life. I will most certainly donate in her memory to St. Lukes. My prayerful thoughts and sympathies to you all. Love, her niece Dede
Debra Conley
October 29, 2008
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well-lived.
Michael Jones
October 28, 2008
I loved visiting you and Aunt Ida with my family. I will miss you very much Aunt Helen. I hope they play your "song" during your burial.
Nancy Griffin
October 28, 2008
chris, my mother, winifred griffin was a close and dear friend of your mother for many years. I am sure if there is tea in heaven, they are having a cup and sharing fond memories. Your mother was a loving and caring person, may she rest in peace.
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