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In Loving Memory
Helen M.E. Shires
12/9/1916 - 2/17/2010





Cranston:   Helen M. E. Shires, 93, of the Scandinavian Retirement Center, died Wednesday at the R.I. Hospital. She was the wife of the late Philip Munroe Shires.


Born in Albert Lea, Minnesota, she lived on Miantonomo Dr. in Warwick before moving to Cranston in 2006.


Helen was a financial and legal secretary. At her retirement, she was office manager for the law firm Vetter and White. She graduated with highest honors from Pawtucket High School and Katherine Gibbs School. She was a member of the English Speaking union, past president of the Spade and Trowel Garden Club of Cranston, and a congregant of Trinity Church, Pawtuxet. She leaves her daughter: Professor Linda Shires of Princeton, NJ., a brother, William R. English of Warwick, two nephews; Michael and William English, and a grandson Alexander Knoepflmacher.


The Funeral Services will be private. Memorial gift may be sent to the Scandinavian Retirement Center, 50 Warwick Ave. Cranston, R.I. 02905.


Online Condolences
From: Susan M. Clarke   Coventry Rhode Island
Relationship:  daughter of friend of Helen's

Linda, My heartfelt condolences...many happy "years ago" memories of the Clarke and Pelley and Shire families gathering at my parents (Bernard & Gladys Clarke) summer home on Quidnick Reservoir in Coventry. I am the youngest of the Clarke girls you would remember my sisters Anne, Beth and Joan more than me. Your Mother and Father were very good friends to my Mother when my Dad died in 1964...Uncle Phil with his pipe and Aunt Helen with her dimples and lovely giggle. Thinking of you, Susan Clarke
Sent:  2/17/2010
From: Beth (Clarke) Khovaylo   Fort Collins Colorado
Relationship:  family friend

Dear Linda, My sincerest condolences for the loss of you Mother. I have fond memories of our get-togethers in the summers of our youths. There was always much love and laughter at those gatherings. May you find comfort in your memories of your Mother and all the good times you had together over the years. With my Love and Sympathy, Beth
Sent:  2/18/2010
From: Alicja Chapman   Warwick
Relationship:  hair dresser

Helen was a sweet person and she will be missed greatly. She had a great sense of humor. My condolences to the family. Alicja and Bob Chapman
Sent:  2/25/2010

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