BAE, Frank S. H. - 70, of Wellesley, died peacefully Jan. 24, 2012 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 19, 1941 in Chung King City, Republic of China, son of Tse-Hsueh Bae and Yu-Feng Wang. Frank would later immigrate to the United States to pursue graduate degrees in library science and comparative law. After graduation, Frank served as Director of the Law Library at New England Law Boston for 36 years. Earlier in his career at New England Law Frank served as a professor of law, teaching legal research and writing. Frank was a devout Catholic and enjoyed spending time with his family. Survivors include his wife, Anne (Donovan), 4 children: Stephen and wife Elizabeth, David, Marie and husband Drew Mullen, Elizabeth and two granddaughters, Anne and Leah Mullen. Frank also leaves 7 sisters, Julia and Kathryn of Wellesley MA, Julie and husband Sal of FL, Carol and husband Roger of MI, his father and 3 sisters in Taiwan, nieces, and nephews. Frank was preceded in death by his mother Yu-Feng Wang.
Funeral from the George F. Doherty & Sons Funeral Home, 477 Washington St. (Rt.16) WELLESLEY, Saturday, Jan. 28th at 11 AM. Funeral Mass in St. Paul’s Church, 502 Washington St. Wellesley, at 12 Noon. Relatives and friends kindly invited. Visiting hours Friday, Jan. 27th from 4-8 PM. Interment in Woodlawn Cemetery, 148 Brook St. Wellesley.
As a remembrance consider a contribution to the New England Innocence Project whose mission is to provide pro bono legal assistance to persons wrongly convicted in CT, MA, ME, NH, RI, and VT. Mail donations in memory of Professor Frank Bae to: Intake Coordinator, New England Innocence Project, Exchange Place, 53 State Street, 17th Floor, Boston, MA 02109.