HELEN MLYNEK KRAUSE

62, of Cranston, passed away on Tuesday, July 10, 2012 at Women & Infants Hospital in Providence. She was the beloved wife for 25 years of Harold E. Krause. Born in Fall River, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Victor and Mary (Biernacki) Mlynek.

Helen worked in retail sales for many years at Filenes and Macy's in Warwick.

Besides her husband, she was the loving mother of A1C Nathaniel J. Krause, U.S.A.F. of Cranston and California and Robert H. Krause of Cranston; dear sister of Catherine Perry of Warren and the late Victor P. Mlynek; and dear aunt of Patty Hunt and Sandra Perry.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a funeral service on Monday, July 16th at 10 a.m. in the NARDOLILLO FUNERAL HOME & Crematory, 1278 Park Ave., Cranston, followed by interment at St. Ann Cemetery in Cranston. VISITING HOURS are Sunday from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to: Susan G. Komen for the Cure, P.O. Box 650309, Dallas, TX 75265.