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Sumner Silver

1921 - 2017

Sumner Silver obituary, 1921-2017, Worcester, MA

BORN

1921

DIED

2017

FUNERAL HOME

Miles Funeral Home - Holden

1158 Main St

Holden, Massachusetts

Sumner Silver Obituary

Sumner Silver, 95

Worcester - Sumner Silver, age 95, passed away peacefully at his home with family on Friday, September 22, 2017.

Sumner was born December 12, 1921, in Worcester. He was the only child of Ida and Alexander Silver. He is survived by his wife, Evelyn (Berman) Silver, his two daughters Alexis J. Silver and her husband David J. Salloway of Worcester, Elizabeth (Laurie) Bertrand of Shrewsbury and three granddaughters, Ashley, Nicole and Danielle Bertrand.

Sumner was born and raised in Worcester and graduated South High School, Amherst College and Harvard Law School. He was one the founders of the law firm now known as Phillips, Silver, Talman, Aframe and Sinrich.

Sumner loved the practice of law and continued to work well into his nineties. Sumner was an active tennis player and golfer. He summered with his family on Cape Cod and enjoyed travelling the world. He played the piano and cello, was an avid photographer and enjoyed spending time with family and friends.

Sumner leaves a long legacy of philanthropic work within the Worcester Community along with his selfless devotion to the Worcester Jewish Community.

FUNERAL SERVICES WILL BE HELD AT 10:30 AM ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 25TH IN CONGREGATION BETH ISRAEL, 15 JAMESBURY DRIVE, UNDER THE DIRECTION OF RICHARD PERLMAN OF MILES FUNERAL HOME OF HOLDEN. RABBI VALERIE COHEN OF TEMPLE EMANUEL SINAI WILL OFFICIATE. Burial will be in B'Nai Brith Cemetery, Worcester.

Immediately following the interment service, Memorial Observance will be held through 5:00 PM, with a Minyan Service at 4:30 PM, on Monday, September 25th at Salisbury West Clubhouse, 770 Salisbury Street, Worcester.

The family wishes to thank Congregation Beth Israel for allowing Temple Emanuel Sinai to use its building for the funeral service, while construction of their own Temple is underway.

Memorial Contributions may be made to the Jewish Healthcare Center, 629 Salisbury Street, Worcester, MA 01609.

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Published by Worcester Telegram & Gazette from Sep. 23 to Sep. 24, 2017.

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Jonathan Heimberg

September 17, 2023

Remembering Sumner & family on the 6th anniversary.

Jonathan Heimberg

September 17, 2022

Thinking of you on the 5th anniversary.

Alexis Silver

September 22, 2018

The year has gone by so fast. I think of you always and love you dearly

Jonathan Heimberg

September 24, 2017

Dear Silver Family:

So very sorry about the loss of Sumner. He was always a gentleman, and a great role model to younger attorneys. May you be comforted knowing that his memory will be a blessing, and his legacy continues.

September 24, 2017

I am so sorry about Sumner's passing he was a wonderful man who my dad had for his lawyer since 1957 and could call a dear friend ... I will always remember how caring he was to me, my dad and our family though out the years. Rest in Peace Sumner you earned it being such a wonderful person .. Peggy and Judy Direnzo and family

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