Esther Lauretta (Offley) Christopher, 88, of New Bedford died December 27, 2002 at Hallmark Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. A homemaker, she often extended a hand to those in need. She was a former member of Union Baptist Church. Survivors include her husband; 3 sons, Egbert F. Chirstopher, Jr. of Washington St.; Albert F. Christopher of Wilberham; and Maurice W. Christopher of New Bedford; 2 daughters, Zonia L. Raffa and Esther L. Bridgeforth both of New Bedford; several grandchildren and great grandchildren; several nieces and nephews. She was the sister of the late Ernest Offley, Hilton Offley, Theodore Offley, Adaline Delgado and Grace Victor. Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals 495 Park St. New Bedford, Thursday, January 2nd at 11 AM. Visiting hours are omitted. Interment Peckham West Cemetery.