Michael Bate
Michael Whitfield Bate, 87, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2025. He is survived by his partner, Norma Herzlinger; daughters Gabrielle Bate (Jim Hudson) and Rebecca; and grandchildren Brittany and Damien.
Michael was born in Brooklyn, N.Y., to Rutledge and Virginia (Clark) Bate, and grew up in Rockport, Mass.. He was a proud Harvard College graduate. He had a long successful career as a software developer. He enjoyed international travel and going to the U.S.’s many beautiful national parks. He was an excellent photographer.
Donations in his memory may be made to Save a Dog (www.saveadog.org) or Good Shepherd Community Care (gscommunitycare.org).
Jerome Haber
Jerome “Jerry” Haber, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away surrounded by his loving family on July 22, 2025 in Boston, Massachusetts. He was 77 years old.
Born on October 8, 1947 to Betty and Al Haber, Jerry grew up in Troy, New York and graduated from Troy High School. He earned his BA and DDS from the State University of New York at Buffalo, then continued his education at Harvard University School of Dental Medicine, where he received his DMSc in immunology and certificate in periodontology.
For more than four decades, Jerry practiced as a periodontist, taking immense pride in the compassion and care he provided to his patients. His patients also developed meaningful friendships with him that transcended his clinical practice.
Undoubtedly, Jerry’s favorite role in life was that of grandfather to Hannah, Eliza, Jake, Noa, and Asa. He cherished every moment with them and taught them the essentials in life – how to snow ski, waterski, fish, catch a baseball, drive a motorboat, sew dress-up clothes, and most importantly, spend time with family.
He was equally proud of his children, Abbey Haber and Douglas Haber, and welcomed their spouses, Chris Lindstrom and Michelle Leung, with open arms into the family he treasured. His 59 year love affair with his wife, Susan Haber, served as the foundation of his family and the model of devotion.
Jerry is survived by his beloved wife Susan Haber; his daughter Abbey Haber and her husband Christopher Lindstrom; his son Douglas Haber and his wife Michelle Leung; his sister Sylvia Bookbinder and her husband Ronald; and his five adored grandchildren: Hannah, Eliza, Jake, Noa, and Asa.
Funeral services will be held on Friday, July 25, at 10:30 a.m. at Temple Shir Tikva, 141 Boston Post Road, Wayland, MA. Burial will be private.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that remembrances in Jerry’s honor be made to the Anti-Defamation League of New England (adl.org/tributetodrhaber).
Susan Jo Saul
Mathematician, quilter, and librarian Susan Jo Saul passed away peacefully at home in Wayland on July 30, 2025, at age 81.
Born in 1943 in Lima, Ohio, Susan went on to attend Wellesley College and study mathematics as the first woman ever to receive a Westinghouse employee scholarship, followed by a later master’s in library science from Simmons College. Susan’s careers included computer scientist, quilting and dressmaking entrepreneur, and systems manager for the Minuteman Library network. She was the librarian of Temple Shir Tikva in Wayland for 44 years.
Susan was the devoted wife of David Saul for over 59 years, beloved mother of Michael and Jonathan Saul, and cherished grandmother of Oliver and Miranda Saul. She is survived by sisters Judy Berkman and Gail Nichols. Funeral services will be held at Temple Shir Tikva Wayland on August 1.
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