HELEN HAYE CORT

She was the BEST boss I ever had at the Welfare Dept. Now Dept of Transitional Assist

Dear sweet lady, I miss your beautiful smile and your comforting voice. I see your spirit every day in the wonder of Nahant´s nature and ocean, and clouds. Your grace and generosity are remembered well. Rest in wonder, sweet Helen.

I just finished Dorothy Day's autobiography The Long Loneliness in which the author mentions John Cort. I thought, "That's Helen's John!" She faithfully sent me Christmas cards until a few years ago, so I suspected that she had faded further from or altogether from this life. So on finishing Dorothy Day's autobiography I searched for Helen Cort and here I am. Her spirit and heart are so like Dorothy's. I can only guess their connection. And now that I am a devout Catholic, I wonder and assume...

You are remembered joyfully, sweet Mrs. Cort! Your beautiful smile, your gentle advice, your undaunted spirit! We miss your presence here, but are so glad for what you left for us to always remember...to love, to be generous, to be kind . Rest in peace, dear lady.

Helen Cort gave a talk on marriage to the Wellesley Newman Club in 1958. John accompanied her. In the Q and A we expressed our difficulty meeting Catholic boys. John volunteered that Wellesley was remote and a dry campus. A few weeks later they invited 6 girls from the Wellesley Newman club and six boys from the Harvard Catholic Club to come to their house to discuss a book, When we arrived they explained that they had to go to a rally, John was running for congress, and they were...

Dear Nick, Our condolences go out to the entire Cort family at the death of your mom. She certainly lived a full life and left her children as a legacy. Peace of Christ to all,

Dear Helen inspired me from 1973 when I met her through John and Peninsula Players. How I loved her exuberant kindness and always making me feel part of the family! I remember arriving on her doorstep after John invited us to the house after Easter Vigil, well past midnight. Helen greeted us in robe and towel on her head: "Schillings! I was hoping you'd come!" And she meant it. So many other happy meals, whether we were expected or not -- always room and engaging conversation. I visited...

Rest in Peace, dear Mrs. Cort. You generously gave your kindness, compassion, wisdom, and humor to our community. We will treasure our memories of you... the twinkle in your eyes, your ever ready embrace, your boundless fearless energy. Thank you for all you shared.

I worked with Helen for many years in the Dept. of Public Welfare. She was a warm and compassionate person. She loved her job and her family. I have fond memories of staff meeting with the Division of Hearings at Helen's beautiful house in Nahant.
My condolences to all her children and grandchildren and great-grand children. She was a wonderful person.