Margaret H. (Crowley) Ladetto, 79, of New Bedford died Sunday February 3, 2002 at Bedford Village Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was the daughter of the late John F. and Lena E. (Benoit) Crowley.

A lifelong resident of New Bedford, she was formerly employed as a certified nurse's aide at the Savoy Convalescent Home until her retirement.

Survivors include a daughter, Margaret Borden, and her husband Robert, of New Bedford; 2 sons, James Ladetto of Mansfield, and John Ladetto of Quincy; 11 grandchildren; and 9 great-grandchildren.

A private funeral service was held on Wednesday morning at the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. Burial was in Rural Cemetery.