Helene H. LAPOINTE

NEW BEDFORD -- Helene H. (LaPointe) Loureiro, 85, of Rockdale Avenue died Friday, Aug. 12, 2005, at Hallmark Nursing and Rehabilitation Center after a brief illness. She was the widow of John Loureiro. Born in New Bedford, she was the daughter of late Emery and Ludivine (Letourneau) LaPointe. She was a lifelong resident of New Bedford. She was a stitcher at various textile mills until she retired in 1972. Mrs. Loureiro loved to knit and garden. Survivors include a son, Ronald J. Santos of New Bedford; two daughters, Dianna Arruda of Nevada and Katherine McCarthy of Stoughton; eight sisters, Georgette Caron, Bella Monty, Jean Gladu, Jeannette Coon, Rolande Morrell, Leona Chenette, Lorraine DeCampos and Eva Derosiers; a brother, Emile LaPointe; and several grandchildren; and great-grandchildren. She was the sister of the late Alma Giel, Cecile Breakell, Albert LaPointe, Alfred LaPointe, Napolion LaPointe and Romeo LaPointe. Her committal service will be at 9:45 a.m. Saturday in St. John's Cemetery's St. Paul's section. Arrangements are by Cabral-Lamoureux Funeral Home, 177 Cove St