Helen Frances Manning Riley was born in Pawtucket on this date in 1921 to the late Mary Geraldine Duffy (1893-1951) and the late Phillip Manning (1884-1954).

One of eight Manning children, Helen grew up in Pawtucket living on Sisson Street and Derby Street. Her paternal grandfather was born in Scotland and her maternal grandmother was born in the Irish Free State.

On September 6, 1952 Helen married William Leo Riley (1912-1985) at St. Raymond’s Church which is located on the Pawtucket/Providence line.

Helen and Bill had three children: Patricia, William (Bill) and Paul and three grandchildren. Helen passed away on June 25, 1994.