Helen (Mattos) Heaps, 80, of New Bedford died June 18, 2002 at Hathaway Manor Extended Care Facility after a long illness.
She was the wife of the late Joseph Heaps and daughter of the late Antone and Helen (Pacheco) Mattos.
Mrs. Heaps was born in New Bedford and had lived in New Bedford for most of her life.
She was a communicant of St. Julie Billiart Church in North Dartmouth.
Survivors include a son, Bruce J. Heaps, and his wife Delores, of Attleboro; a daughter, Brenda G. Phelan, and her husband William, of Westport; 2 brothers, Antone Mattos and Charles Mattos, both of New Bedford; a sister, Rose Camara of New Bedford; 7 grandchildren, Shaun Phelan, Kevin Phelan, Brandon Phelan, Noelle Landry, Karen Phelan, Brian Heaps and Curtis Heaps; 7 great-grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews.
She was the sister of the late Manuel Mattos, Joseph Mattos, Mary Gomes, Hilda Moniz and Frances Ponte.
Funeral from the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New BedfordSaturday, June 22nd at 9 AM.Funeral Mass at St. Julie Billiart Church at 10 AM.Relatives and friends are invited to attend.
Visiting hours Friday, June 21st from 6-9 PM
Flowers are acceptable, or remembrances may be made to the American Heart Association, 20 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.