Helen Winifred Danielson Obituary in Warren at WJSmith Funeral Home

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Helen Winifred Danielson

4/29/1924 - 4/16/2016

Obituary For Helen Winifred Danielson

Helen Winifred Danielson, 91, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2016 at Eastgate Nursing Home, in East Providence, RI.

She was the beloved wife of the late Edwin L. Danielson.

Born in Pawtucket, Helen was the daughter of the late John and Winifred (Crawley) Wilson.

Helen was a cook for the Sisters of Mercy Convent, St. Mary's Church in Pawtucket. She also worked in her brother's restaurant, Johnny Wilson's Place, West Ave, with her late brother, John and his wife, Yvette.

Helen loved camping with her family in upstate New York and on the Cape Cod canal. Her camping trailer was fondly named "Mum's Mink." She enjoyed cooking for everyone especially at family gatherings. Helen was deeply devoted to the Blessed Virgin Mary.

Helen is survived by her two sons, Edwin L. Danielson Jr. and his wife, Delores, of East Providence and Robert J. Danielson and his wife Ann-Marie of Smithfield. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Jennifer M. Dickson, and her husband, Brian, of Smithfield and Erika A. Danielson of Florida, and her brother, Robert Wilson and his late wife, Ruth of Florida. Helen also leaves behind two great grandsons, Liam and Seamus Dickson.

Funeral services from the Gus and Alice Smith Memorial Chapel of the Smith Funeral Home in Warren were private at the family's convenience.

The family would like to extend a special thank you to Catherine Tattrie and Rosemary Alden and the entire staff at Smith Funeral Home. The family would like to extend their appreciation to Eastgate Nursing Home for creating a family atmosphere for their mother. They would also like to deeply thank Beacon Hospice for coming to their aid at this time of need.

Donations in Helen's memory may be made out to The Activities Fund, Eastgate Nursing Home, 198 Waterman Ave. East Providence, RI 02914.

www.wjsmithfh.com

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04/27/2021

Frank Crawley

Very sorry on the loss of such a special lady in your lives. Thought and prayers to all of you at this time.
04/27/2021

Frank Crawley

Please take comfort in knowing that you are not alone and allow God to help you get through this difficult time. Pslams 9:10; Isaiah 41:10, 13; Isaiah 25:8.
04/27/2021

Frank Crawley

Eddie,Bobby & Family, So sorry for your loss. May she rest in peace.
04/27/2021

Frank Crawley

I remember Helen from 65 or 70 years ago. She was, I believe, the niece of Mrs. Ida Wilkinson. I was a boyhood friend of Mrs. Wilkinson'a son Alfred. My sincere condolences to the family.
04/27/2021

Frank Crawley

Our condolences on the loss of your mother. Frank and Joan Crawley

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