== our late friend (in eastern USA) and singer of many types of song, Helen Schneyer,==

"Late friend", Bill?. Do I gather from this that Helen is dead? I hadn't heard, and am most grieved. I didn't know her well, but met her briefly on a visit to Md/DC in 1971, to convey greetings from Peter Bellamy who of course knew her well, and found her a most charming and friendly person. How long has she been dead?