Helen K. Duckworth

Pawtucket – Helen (Keefe) Duckworth, 74, passed away on Monday, July 27, 2015. She was the beloved wife of Joseph Medeiros for over 25 years. Born in Concord, NH, she was the daughter of the late Joseph F. and Lillian (Hebert) Keefe. Helen was a sales professional for Gold Industrial Machinery Co., Pawtucket, for over 27 years. She was an entrepreneur who opened several small businesses. Later in life she attained a real estate license. She worked for Century 21 (TR Little), Barrington and most recently for Red Door Properties, Seekonk. She was a voracious reader and book club member, a loving devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. Besides her common law husband, Helen leaves a son, Scott W. Duckworth of Pawtucket; a daughter, Patti-Ann Sloan of Attleboro; two grandchildren, Courtney and Logan Sloan; two brothers, David and George Keefe; and many nieces and nephews. Her affection and support will also be greatly missed by Joe’s 3 children, 8 grandchildren and a great grandson. Services will be held on...