Alfred N. Hetu, 82, of New Bedford passed away Friday April 23, 2021 at home after a long illness. He was the husband of Marie Y. (Zager) Hetu. They would have celebrated their 42nd wedding anniversary on June 30th.
Born in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada, the son of the late Alfred J. and Margaret E. (Stahlbaum) Hetu, he was raised in Westport and lived in New Bedford for many years.
Alfred was formerly employed at Alden Corrugated for many years. He later was a driver for Mid-City Auto Parts.
He loved fishing, listening to music, and being with his family. He served in the U.S. Navy from 1955-1957.
He is survived by his wife, Marie; two daughters, Debbie Turner and Karen Hetu; three stepsons, Ronald Leonard, Michael Leonard and his wife Vivian, and Dennis Leonard and his wife Jeana; three brothers, Eugene Hetu, Raymond Hetu, and Arthur Hetu; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
He was the father of the late Janice Martin, stepfather of the late Dona Leonard and Robert Leonard, grandfather of the late Tyler Leonard, and brother of the late Beatrice Hamer.
His Memorial Mass will be celebrated on Saturday May 1, 2021 at 9 AM at Holy Name of the Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Burial will follow in Sacred Heart Cemetery. Arrangements are by the Saunders-Dwyer Home for Funerals, 495 Park St., New Bedford. For online condolence book, please visit www.saundersdwyer.com.