Jacob J. Yeager

Jacob J. Yeager (known as “Jack” by his relatives and close friends) of Natick, MA died on the morning of June 2 at Brigham and Women’s hospital after a brief illness.  He was 87 years old.   Born in Montreal, Quebec on Dec 21, 1926, Jacob graduated from McGill University in Montreal with a B.S. in Chemistry and worked for the Gillette Company in the personal care division, first as a chemist and then as a product manager for 37 years before retiring in 1987.  In 1968, Jacob transferred from Gillette’s Montreal plant to its Boston headquarters.  He chose to make his home in Dover, MA for 43 years, a town he loved for its natural scenic beauty and where he would go for long walks several times a day.  As well as being a nature lover and bird watcher, Jacob was an avid classical music connoisseur and a devotee of German and French art song.   He is survived by his devoted wife of 63 years, Elsie Schiff, his beloved son Mark of Oakland, CA, his nephew Jack Yeager of Toronto, and his brother-in-law, Dr. Harry Schiff of Vancouver.  A graveside service will be held at Framingham/Natick Jewish cemetery, 40 Fairview Ave. Natick at 1:00 pm Friday June 6 followed by a reception for family and friends at his residence. In lieu of flowers, please make a donation to the National Gaucher Foundation at www.gaucherdisease.org.