Louis H. Summerfield (burial)

SUMMERFIELD, LOUIS H., 75, of Steere House, died Wednesday, August 17, 2011, at the House. He was the beloved husband of the late Catherine (Coyle) Summerfield. Born in Providence, a son of the late Louis and Lillian (Berger) Rubinstein, he had lived in Coventry for 46 years.

Louis was a quality controller for the former Brown & Sharpe Manufacturing Co. for 40 years, retiring 10 years ago. He was a former member of Temple Sinai and a 50-year member of Redwood Lodge of the Masons. Louis was an avid Red Sox fan and an animal lover. Devoted father of Mark Summerfield of North Potomac, MD. Dear brother of Dr. Michael Rubinstein and his wife Linda of Providence. Cherished uncle of numerous nieces and nephews. Funeral services will be held Thursday (today) at 11:00 a.m., in SHALOM MEMORIAL CHAPEL 1100 New London Ave., Cranston. In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to Alzheimer’s Association , 245 Waterman St., Providence, RI 02906. Shiva will be observed at the home of Dr. and Mrs. Michael Rubinstein, 15 Winfield Court, Providence, Thursday 7-9 p.m.