Fall River – Henry “Ray” Helger, Sr., of Main Road, Tiverton, RI died September 24, 2005 after a brief illness at Charlton Memorial Hospital. He was the widower of Gladys E. (Sherman) Helger.
Mr. Helger was born in Tiverton, son of the late George E. Helger, Sr. and the late Mary S. (Silvia) Helger, and was a lifelong resident of the town. He worked for many years as a commercial fisherman prior to founding and operating the Helger’s Turkey Ranch in Tiverton in 1939 that his family will continue to operate.
Survivors include a daughter: Barbara A. Helger of Tiverton; 4 sons: Henry “Ray” Helger, Jr. of Little Compton, RI, Richard A. Helger of Tiverton, Robert G. Helger, Sr. of Tiverton and Donald M. Helger of Tiverton; a sister: Mary Crites of Tiverton; 3 brothers: Alvin Helger of Tiverton, Carl Helger of Tiverton and Alfred Helger, Sr. of Little Compton; 8 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; and several nieces & nephews.
He was brother of the late Alice Manchester, Flora Vaz, George Helger, Jr., Arthur Helger, Sr., Frank Helger, Harry Helger, Sr., Edward Helger, Sr., Norman Helger, Sr., and Donald Helger. He was grandfather of the late Jamie G. Helger.
Relatives and friends are invited to attend:
Calling hours Tuesday, September 27, 2005, 5-8 P.M.
Funeral service on Wednesday, September 28, 2005 at 12:00 noon at the POTTER FUNERAL HOME, 81 Reed Road, Westport.
Interment in Hillside Cemetery, Tiverton.