Irene E. (Kitchen) Helger, 77, of Tiverton, RI died Monday, April 11, 2011 at Charlton Memorial Hospital. She was wife of the late Norman J. Helger, Sr. Born in Fall River, daughter of Lillian (Audette) Kitchen of Fall River and the late Joseph H. Kitchen, she was a lifelong resident of Tiverton. Mrs. Helger was the former owner / operator of Helger’s White Wine Farms in Tiverton. She attended Sacred Heart Academy and became a Communicant of Sacred Heart Church in Fall River.
Including her mother, survivors include a son: Norman J. Helger, Jr. of Portsmouth, RI; 2 daughters: Kathleen M. Helger and Mary Susan Helger of Tiverton; 13 grandchildren; several great grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
She was mother of the late Michael D. Helger, Sr.
Funeral to which relatives and friends are invited will be Friday, April 15, 2011 at the Potter Funeral Home at 10:00 A.M.
Calling hours Thursday 6 – 8 P.M.
Interment will be private.