Helen Medeiros Mosher, wife of Gary S. Mosher died Nov. 26 after a long illness. A native of Martha’s Vineyard, she was born on Feb. 22, 1929 to Raul B. Medeiros Sr. and Barbara Allen Medeiros. She was a graduate of Tisbury High School in 1947. She married Gary Mosher, son of Philip C. and Vivian S. Mosher in 1955. They celebrated their 53rd wedding anniversary on Oct. 8, 2008.

Helen is survived by her husband, Gary, daughter, Martha Child and son in law John W. Child. She leaves three step-grandchildren: Lori Ann Messina, Amy Ruth Goodwin and Thomas F. Child and four step great-grandchildren. She also leaves a sister, Barbara Ray and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her brother, Raul Medeiros and sisters, Eleanor Hunt and Joanne Smith. A graveside service will be held on Monday, Dec. 1, in the Oak Grove Cemetery, State Road, Tisbury at 11 a.m. officiated by Rev. Roger Spinney. Memorial donations in Mrs. Mosher’s memory may be made to the American Legion Auxiliary, Post 257, PO Box 257, Vineyard Haven, MA 02568. Arrangements are under the care of the Chapman, Cole & Gleason Funeral Home, Edgartown-Vineyard Haven Road, Oak Bluffs.