SAUL, Joan, a long-time resident of Merrick, died peacefully at the age of 88 on Tuesday, October 25, 2016. She was a devoted wife to Harry, who predeceased her, and a cherished mother to Bruce, Nancy, David and Robert. She was a stunning beauty with a quick wit and strong work ethic, retiring from Nassau Community College at the age of 83. Friends and family may visit Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 2 – 4:30p and 7 – 9:30 p.m. at Claude R. Boyd-Spencer Funeral Home, 448 W Main St, Babylon, NY 11702. Funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Monday, October 31, 2016, at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 39 N Carll Ave, Babylon, NY 11702.