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MICHAEL WHITFIELD BATE

1937 - 2025

BORN

1937

DIED

2025

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Harvard University

MICHAEL BATE Obituary

BATE, Michael Whitfield Of Wayland, MA, 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, NY, to Rutledge and Virginia (Clark) Bate, and grew up in Rockport, MA. 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 (www.gscommunity.org).

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Published by Boston Globe from Jul. 20 to Jul. 27, 2025.

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