MARTIN HALE Obituary

HALE, Martin Of Boston, August 11, 2022. Tall and witty, kind, gentle, and wise except when behind the wheel of a sports car, beloved father, grandfather and husband, Martin Hale is now racing through the open roads of heaven. Born in New York and raised in New Hampshire, Michigan, and California, Martin attended the Cate School ('58), Yale University ('62), and Harvard Business School ('67). Known by his children as "Ace of Spies" for his vigilant and discerning mind, Martin served in the Army as a Lieutenant in West Germany (1963-'64). He often mentioned how nicely he lived on a Lieutenant's salary in post-war Germany and loved his days traveling around Europe in his champagne yellow Porsche 356. After the Business School, Martin joined Putnam Investment Management Company where his deep love of the stock market, growth investing, and mentoring others led him to run the Voyager Fund before becoming the youngest president of the firm and later of its parent company, Marsh McLennan Asset Management. When the management role took him away from investing and required too much time away from family, Martin resigned to join Hellman Jordan Management Company where he remained an active investor until suffering a heart attack in June. Active on numerous corporate and non-profit boards over his life including Great Lakes Chemical Company, Innospec, The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston and its school, and the Student Conservation Association, Martin was known for his integrity and for being a generous and kind problem solver for people and institutions. He was also an avid art collector, reader, and traveler. He is survived by his beloved wife Deborah; his sons, Charles and Martin; and his 5 grandchildren. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and to the Harvard Art Museums, Cambridge. Any remembrances may be posted here: https://www.kudoboard.com/boards/xoRVyELu. Funeral Services private. Online guestbook at gfdoherty.com George F. Doherty & Sons Wellesley 781-235-4100

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 19 to Aug. 21, 2022.

Memories and Condolences
for MARTIN HALE

8 Entries

Wendy Bedrosian

May 10, 2024

Sadness but l remember so well. I worked in their household for 25 years, watching the boys grow up. Martin is truly the gentle giant. He expressed life magnanimously and loves his dear family so. Fond memories of all and the energetic dog Lulu. Quite a character! Be well Charlie, Marty, and families. All the kids must be darling! Debby ...... I remember well. Martin was a memorable and remarkable love for your family.

Anna Walukevich

November 15, 2022

Mr. Hale you were ever so kind every time I saw you. Thank you for your kindness and sincere concern. My condolences to the family. My prayers are with the ones you left behind.
Sincerely, Anna Walukevich

Liz Putnam

August 28, 2022

My deepest sympathy to all of Martin's family. A dear friend, kind, gentle, supporting, fun, honest, wonderful sense of humor... his belief and support of SCA and for all it stand, his help and understanding through the many years ---- I will never forget him and feel so fortunate to have known him. I can only imagine how much you, his family, miss him.
My deepest sympathy. Liz Putnam

Ned Hall

August 24, 2022

I was sorry to hear the sad news about Marty. Such a fine person and unique character. I really enjoyed knowing him.
In class, who can forget the many times his looking critically over those heavy eyelids. a thin smile and delivering a cogent, creatively sarcastic or humorous retort, sending some taken aback, withering in their seats or laughing!
One of a kind.
My sincerest condolences to Deborah, his sons and his extended family.
Ned Hall

Hugh Aldous (in London)

August 23, 2022

Twinkling sense of humour, shrewd attention to markets, like the best fund managers - a close interest in history; fun with motor cars (years of amusement over cars displayed in the RAC Pall Mall) and a connoisseur of martinis; a strong, perceptive, enquiring, challenging, original thinking board member; a lovely man with a lovely wife and family - to whom much love from here.

The photo below was taken, sadly, on the day he died. He would have relished this 1905 25.4 litre V8 Darracq which did 109.65mph on the public road from Arles to Salon and then, in Florida, exceeded 2 miles in one minute at 122mph. It is in racing condition today - Martin behind the wheel, Debby alongside (perhaps!).

Nancy Cronin spivey

August 22, 2022

I was mr hales personal secretary from 1976 to 1981 at Putnam. Went through the ranks of fund manager to executive vp and on to president. It was an honor working with him. Brilliant and yes witty. He so respected his team or teams within the company. He will be greatly missed by all his many associates throughout his career

Richard Wien

August 22, 2022

I shall miss Martin - his intelligence, wry wit and captivating smile My sincere condolences to his family.

Dick George 101st Airborne Division

August 21, 2022

Requiescat in Pacem meus amicus.

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