Helen C. (Shanahan) DeCosta, 81, of Tiverton, passed away on Thursday, April 5th.  She was the wife of Frederick R. DeCosta. 

Born in Fall River, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Bridget (Cahill) and William Shanahan who emigrated from Waterford, Ireland in 1928. Prior to her retirement, she worked as a trimmer in the garment industry. 

She was a communicant of St. Madeleine Sophie Church. Helen was an avid Patriot's fan. She is survived by a daughter, Debra A. White (husband, William) and a son, Brian DeCosta (wife, Carla) along with grandchildren Kyle DeCosta and Jenna DeCosta. 

In addition she leaves a brother James Shanahan (wife Ann), nieces Erin and Meagan Shanahan, along with great nieces Abigail, Allison and Kaelin Tant. She was predeceased by a brother William Shanahan Jr.,  and  sisters Mary Taggart. & Eileen Shanahan. 

Visitation Sunday from  4 to 7 p.m. Her funeral will be held on Monday at 8 a.m. from the Pocasset Memorial Funeral Home, 462 Main Rd., Tiverton, with a Mass at  9 a.m. at St. Madeleine Sophie Church on Lake Rd., Tiverton.

Burial at Pocasset Hill.  www.almeida-pocasset.com for on line guest book.  In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Special Olympics.