Helene Wareham, age 88, lifelong Harlem resident, educator, painter, bridge devotee, summer resident of Martha’s Vineyard, proud graduate of Hunter College and Bank Street College of Education, died on April 4, six weeks to the day after the death of her beloved husband of 66 years, Dr. Alton Wareham.

Helene leaves two children, Lynn Howell and Roger Wareham; grandchildren Naima and Rahsaan Wareham, Kehinde and Taiwo Howell; great-grandsons Alex, Maxey, Aki, Shelomo and Benyamin Howell, as well as nieces, nephews, cousins and in laws. A viewing at will be held at 9:30 a.m., followed by a funeral service a 11 a.m. on Saturday, April 11, at St. James Presbyterian Church, 141st street and St. Nicholas avenue in New York city.

In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made to the: Helene Wareham Fund; c/o Hunter College Foundation, Inc; 695 Park avenue; New York, NY 10065.