Helene (Costa) Fournier, 76, of Dartmouth died Sunday January 16, 2005 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.

Born in New Bedford, the daughter of the late Manuel and Helen (Cull) Costa, she lived in Dartmouth for many years.

Mrs. Fournier was a loving devoted mother and grandmother.

Survivors include two daughters, Judith Howland and her husband George of Dartmouth, and Dianne DaCosta of New Bedford; a brother, Norman Costa of San Jose, California; seven grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Her Funeral Service will be held on Thursday January 20, 2005 at 10 AM in the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery. Visiting hours will be on Wednesday January 19, 2005 from 4-8 PM.