Dr. Philip B. Bern-of Newton, on August 8, 2010. Optometrist in Mission Hill for 54 years. Beloved husband of Sandra (Miller) Bern. Devoted father of Steven and his wife Tiina of Finland, Martin and his wife Holly of Oakland, CA, and Rick and his wife Jaimie of Needham. Dear grandfather of Julius, Nathan, Bryce and Zachary Bern. Brother of the late Sol and Daniel. Dear brother- in -law of Arthur Miller and his wife Barbara of Canton. Services at Congregation Mishkan Tefila, 300 Hammond Pond Parkway , Newton, on Tuesday August 10, 2010 at 11:30 am. Following interment at Sharon Memorial Park, memorial observance will be held at his residence until 8:00 pm Tuesday and continuing Wednesday and Thursday 2-4 & 7-9pm . In lieu of flowers remembrances may be made to Aid For Cancer Research , P.O. Box 376 , Newton Centre, MA 02459.