Dorothy M. (Fernandez) Helme, 88, of Lakeville died January 6, 2012 at Brockton Hospital after a brief illness.
She was the wife of the late George D. Helme.
Born in Fairhaven, the daughter of the late Luiz and Laurianna (DaRosa) Fernandez, she lived in New Bedford most of her life before moving to Lakeville 7 years ago.
Mrs. Helme was a member of Faith Christian Center in Seekonk.
She enjoyed taking care of children.
Survivors include a daughter, Susan Willis and her husband Charles of Lakeville; a son, George Helme of Los Angeles, CA; 4 sisters, Rosalie Barrows, Julia Gilbert and Louise Sarmento, all of New Bedford and Frances Fortes of Florida; 2 grandchildren, Melanie Willis and Ryan Willis; and many nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of then late Eugene Fernandez, Louise Soares, Rita Soares, Anna Arrugo and Mary Fernandez.
Her Funeral Service will be held on Wednesday, January 11th at 11 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home For Funerals, 495 Park St. New Bedford. Burial will follow in Acushnet Cemetery. Visiting hours Tuesday, January 10th from 4-8 PM.