Mary L. (Helger) Crites, 84, of Tiverton, RI passed away Sunday, October 5, 2008 at Charlton Memorial Hospital after a brief illness. She was the wife of Charles R. Crites, Sr.
Born in Tiverton, daughter of the late George E. Helger, Sr. and Mary S. (Silvia) Helger, she was a lifelong resident of Tiverton. Prior to retirement, she was a garment worker for Nancy Dress of Fall River for over 20 years. Mrs. Crites was a Communicant of St. Christopher’s Church, Tiverton. She loved to spend time with her step grandchildren and step great grandchildren.
Including her husband, survivors include 3 brothers: Alvin Helger of Tiverton, Carl Helger of Tiverton and Alfred Helger, Sr. of Little Compton; and several nieces and nephews.
She was sister of the late George Helger, Jr., Arthur Helger, Sr., Frank Helger, H. Raymond Helger, Sr., Harry Helger, Sr., Edward Helger, Sr., Norman Helger, Sr., Donald Helger, Alice Manchester and Flora Vaz.
Graveside service to which relatives and friends are invited will be Thursday, October 9, 2008 at Hillside Cemetery, Tiverton at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Wednesday 5 - 8 P.M. at the Potter Funeral Home.