Moriyama, Helen Nash of Wellesley. My beloved wife, Helen, passed away peacefully at home on October 29, 2021. She bravely fought lung cancer for nearly five years, during which time she was always positive and upbeat. Helen was born on May 4th, 1948 and grew up in Sewickley, PA. She attended Middlebury College before moving to Boston where she worked in the mutual fund industry and where she met her husband, Halley. They had been married 47 years. In 1978, they moved to Wellesley, MA and continued to live in the first house they bought. She and Halley also have a winter home in Vero Beach, FL.
Helen was an avid bridge player, voracious reader, a devotee of the NYT crossword puzzles, needlepointing, and a lover of dogs, birds and other animals. Bridge was her sport as she always said. She was a gracious player to both her partners and her opponents. She willingly helped others to either learn or improve their bridge game. In addition, she played golf at one time, though she only counted her good shots. She also enjoyed food and wine as well as traveling, particularly in Europe. She had a strong affinity for England as she and her family lived there in 1989 and again in 2007. Helen also enjoyed the Outer Banks of NC where she went nearly every summer of her life since childhood. There, she relished long walks along the beach, sitting under the tent with family, and partaking in sunset cocktails. Most of all, she cherished her family, which included her daughter Caroline Chevalier (Alec) of Winchester, MA; son, Scott Moriyama (Sarah) of Concord, MA; and four grandchildren, Maddie, Jack and Eliza Chevalier and Henry Moriyama. She was a fabulous mother and granny, who led by example and imparted enduring life lessons to her family. Before her passing, Helen was able to attend Scott’s wedding and to hold her newest grandchild, Henry. Both events were on her bucket list. She is also survived by her siblings, Julia Woodward of Dallas, TX; Charles Halcomb of Boalsburg, PA; Samuel Halcomb of Sewickley, PA; and Monroe (Rody) Nash of Sewickley, PA along with many nieces, nephews and cousins. She was a member of the Wellesley Country Club and the Grand Harbor Golf and Tennis Club in Vero Beach.
Helen was the consummate hostess, loving dinner parties and other social gatherings. She was exuberant, compassionate, always positive, and a great friend to many. She was “wicked smart,” which she largely kept hidden except when it came to trivial pursuit. She will be sorely missed, but will remain in our hearts forever. There will be a celebration of life (aka cocktail party) in Wellesley and Vero Beach in late Spring. In lieu of flowers, please contribute to your favorite charity or perform an act of kindness in your community.