Eileen G. (Costa) Lafleur, 60, of New Bedford died February 16, 2004 at Kristen Beth Nursing Home after a brief illness.

She was the wife of Joseph Lafleur.

Born in Fall River, the daughter of the late John and Mary (Sylvia) Costa, she had lived in New Bedford for most of her life.

She loved animals.

Survivors include her husband; a son, David Foote of New Bedford; a daughter, Joann Shurtleff, and her husband Peter, of New Bedford; a brother, Robert Costa of Fall River; 2 grandchildren, Kaite Ann Shurtleff and Kerri Ann Shurtleff; and a godson, Norman Lavoie, Jr.; several cousins, nieces and nephews.

She was the grandmother of the late James Raymond Foote.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend her Funeral Service in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New BedfordThursday, February 19th at 11 AM.

Visiting hours Wednesday, February 18th 2-4 and 7-9 PM.

Interment Riverside Cemetery.