Dorothy B. Hetu

1934 - 2016

Dorothy B. Hetu obituary, 1934-2016

BORN

1934

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Rock Funeral Home

1285 Ashley Blvd

New Bedford, Massachusetts

Dorothy Hetu Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Oct. 12, 2016.

Dorothy B. (LaCroix) Hetu, age 81, of Acushnet, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2016 at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was the wife of the late Albert R. Hetu.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Conrad and Annie (Ford) LaCroix, she had been a resident of Acushnet for over 50 years. Dorothy was a graduate of Holy Family Holy Name class of 1952. She was employed with the former Sunbeam Bakery in New Bedford for 16 years and later she ran a home day care for area children for over 20 years.

She is survived by her daughter Carol Frates and her husband Charles of Acushnet; three grandchildren Sean and Jennifer Frates both of New Bedford and Erin Frates of Acushnet; two great grandchildren: Massimo Maldonaldo and Leily Frates; two sisters: Geraldine Gonneville of Mattapoisett and Lorraine Berube of Pacoag, RI and many nieces and nephews.

Mrs. Hetu was also the mother of the late Susan Hetu and sister of the late Conrad, Gerald and Gerald LaCroix, Joan Hammarquist, Bernadette Menard and Mae Perry.

Her funeral will be held on Saturday, October 15, 2016 at 9AM from the ROCK FUNERAL HOME 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford followed by her Funeral Mass at 10AM in St. Francis Xavier Church 125 Main St., Acushnet. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4 to 7PM. Memorial contributions in her honor may be made to St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN, 38105. Burial will take place in Sacred Heart Cemetery, New Bedford. To send a tribute or for directions please visit: www.rock-funeralhome.com

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October 16, 2016

Our deepest sympathies.So very sorry for your loss. Brian & Lori Pimental

October 15, 2016

Ana and Joe Gonsalves

Carol, Charlie and family I am so deeply sorry for your loss. Of you mom/mother in law. The pain for me is still fresh from losing my mom. I always remember your mom to be a very sweet woman. Eternal rest grant unto her oh Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon her. Stay close to Our Lady she will be a mother to you now. Xoxo

October 14, 2016

Peg Marquis

Our love and thoughts to you, Carol, and all the family. You were always such a good daughter and Dot knew that. We will miss Dot and her sweet ways. Noone was ever so good with babies and children. She helped me and our children in many ways. Her goodness lives on in all of you. Much love to all of you,
Peg and Al Marquis (Abington, MA)

October 13, 2016

Ann Perry

Aunt Dot,
I remember our trips to the Five and Ten and I still have the porcelain horses you bought for me. You were a sweet and loving aunt and I am grateful to have seen you when I was there last time. To My cousin Carol and family my sincere condolences. It is not an easy time.....know you are in my thoughts and prayers. Love, Ann

October 13, 2016

Carol and Family, I am so deeply saddened by the passing of your mom. I remember all the fun times we had with her when I would come stay with you all. She will be dearly missed by all. I wish I could be there for you at this hard time but remember you were the best daughter Dot ever had and she had the best life you all.
love kelli and family

October 13, 2016

Karen Joseph

Carol and family, Thoughts and prayers for all of you. Your mom was a huge part of my life. Remembering all of our sleepovers and great times we had together. Keep the wonderful memories close to your heart. I love you all, Karen

October 12, 2016

Donna Perry

Aunt Dot, you will be missed. You were a great sister to my mother and a sweet aunt to me. I love your smile and your kindness. Love, Donna

October 12, 2016

Carol and family, our hearts go out to all of you. Uncle Richard and I will miss her very much. She was a wonderful sister and a great person. God bless all of you. Love Uncle Richard and Aunt Gerry

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