Therese Y. (Laplante) Hebert, 81, of Fairhaven died January 8 at St. Luke's Hospital after a long illness.

Born in Farnham, Quebec the daughter of the late Adelard and Aurore (Messier) Laplante, she lived in New Bedford and Fairhaven most of her life.

She was a member of New Life Pentecostal Church.

Mrs. Hebert was formerly employed as a licensed practical nurse at St. Luke's Hospital for many years until her retirement.

She was an avid crafter.

Survivors include a son, Morris Hebert of Massachusetts; two daughters, Mary Hebert of St. Louis and Michele Bissonnette and her husband Barry of Mattapoisett; two grandchildren, Kristen and Scott.

Private arrangements are with the Saunders-Dwyer Mattapoisett Home For Funerals, 50 County Rd. (Rt. 6) Mattapoisett.

In lieu of flowers, remembrances may be made to Our Lady's Haven, 71 Center St. Fairhaven, MA 02719.

For on-line guestbook, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.