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Helen Shields Obituary
87, of Johnston, died peacefully on July 28, 2019 at Hope Hospice. She was the beloved wife of the late William H. Shields III, who predeceased her by 17 days. Born in Providence, she was the daughter of the late Edward J. Mitson Sr. and Helen M. (Clark) Mitson.
She was a graduate of the University of Rhode Island, College of Nursing. She received a Master's Degree in Elementary Education from American International College. She taught most of her career at the former George C. Calef Elementary School in Johnston.
She leaves her children, Michael (Karen), Patricia King (Jack), Joseph (Anne), John (Donna d.), and William (Robin). She was the grandmother of 17 and great-grandmother of 16. She is survived by her brothers, Edward J. Mitson, Jr. and Thomas H. Mitson and her sister, Delaine DeChaine. She was predeceased by her brother Robert and sister Carol Lee (Mitson) Danti.
Her funeral will be held Friday at 8:45 a.m. from the Winfield & Sons Funeral Home, 571 West Greenville Road, Scituate, with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. in St. Joseph Church, Scituate. Calling Hours will be held Thursday, 4-7:00 p.m. Burial will follow at the Rhode Island Veterans Cemetery, Exeter.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the St. Joseph's Women's Guild, PO Box 236, North Scituate, RI 02857.
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Donald DiNuccio
August 2, 2019
Our heartfelt sympathy
your loss. May she rest in peace in the hands of our Lord and Savior.
Joan and Don DiNuccio
Joe Lena
July 31, 2019
Pat and family , so very sorry for your loss of your mom May it give you comfort that your Dad was waiting with open arms for his wife!!!
May they Rest In Peace forever in Heaven together !!
Sending prayers to the whole Shield family
Joe and Val Lena. ( Food chalet)
NANCY BOUDREAU
July 31, 2019
My sincere sympathy to the Shields and Mitson families.My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Helen was a sweetheart. They both will be missed.
Mary Kate Villacres
July 31, 2019
To Mrs. Shields whole family,
Please accept my deepest condolences for the loss of your mom. She was truly a beautiful soul. It was a pleasure getting to know her and helping care for her. Thank you so much for sharing her with all of us. She will be missed. God bless all of you at this time.
Mary Kate, (the cove)
July 30, 2019
With loving fond memories of Aunt Helen. Rest in peace with the love of your life Uncle Bill Shields. You will always be close to my heart and Angel on my shoulder. With much love your niece Karen
July 30, 2019
Dear Patricia,
Expressing my deepest sympathies on the loss of your mom, dear Helen, and this very difficult time for you and all your family. Mom and Dad, reunited.
You have endured much this past year.
Know that you are all in my best thoughts and prayers.
Maria Tavarozzi
Elena's daughter, The Cove
Lora Minicucci
July 30, 2019
...so sorry for the loss.of this lovely soul, may she rest in peace with her beloved...and may you find comfort in your memories.
Robert Towner
July 30, 2019
so sorry for your loss may she rest in peace
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