Sterling Howell Hale

A memorial service will be held for Sterling Howell Hale on Friday, May 14, 2010 at 2pm at The Center at Westwood, 590 Gay Street. Westwood, MA. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that donations be made in Sterling’s memory to: Dana Farber’s Mission Possible Campaign, Dana-Farber Cancer Institute,10 Brookline Place West, 6th floor, Brookline, MA 02445-7226, ATTN: Contribution Services, Mission Possible,kintera.org/AutoGen/Simple or Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center,
330 Brookline Avenue, Brookline, MA 02215, www.bidmc.org/research.aspx.

Sterling was a devoted husband and father. I do not think that there was a day that went by when we were together that he did not speak about his wife and son. Sterling was also a wonderful friend, whose friendship and companionship I cherished and whose wisdom I sought out. I was always in awe of his ability to take the high road, despite such adversity around him. May his memory be a blessing and a lesson for those whose lives he touched. Sterling, I will miss you my friend. With much love, Richard (Will, Emma, Taylor and Austin).

I was so sorry to hear of Sterling's passing. He was a gentle man, a complete professional, and a great colleague here at Fidelity. He will be missed.

I also worked with Sterling at the Newton Planning Dept in the 80's. He was one of the hardest working and one of the most intelligent people I've known. He also had a passion for making things happen. His kind and easy going manner made it easy for everyone to work with and relate to him. Know that he is missed.

Mika and Sam my thoughts and prayer are for and with you at this time. I had great respect for Sterling and was very proud he was my nephew. Mika, you and Sam will always be part of the family. Love Uncle J

Sterling was such a delight to work with. He had a light touch and was able to accomplish all he pursued without taking himself too seriously. I had a great deal of respect for him. My thoughts are with you Mika and Sam.

Dear Mika and Sam,
Please accept our deepest sympathy. It was a privilege to have known Sterling. Our thoughts are with you and your family.
Sincerely,
Martha and Tim Shaw

I worked with Sterling and Newton Planning Department. He was kind and intelligent. My condolences to his family.
Dale Silin

We were shocked to hear of Sterling's long illness and passing. He was a smart and sensitive man. We send our condolences and sympathy to Mika and Sam. Our best, John and June Vernon

Sterling brought experience and class to everything he was involved with. We were fortunate to have known him.

Sterling was an early and valuable member of the Coolidge Corner Theatre Foundation Board --- talented, thoughtful, articulate and gentlemanly.