Hirshfield-Ruth (Michelson), formerly of Brookline on August 14, 2009. Beloved wife of the late Harry Hirshfield. Devoted mother of Sheila Goldstein of Needham and Joanne Ronkin and her husband Ronald of Wellesley. Dear grandmother of Valerie, Meredith, Heidi and Suzanne and Great-grandmother of Keira, Hayden and Caleb. Loving sister of Harold, Edith and the late Helen. Graveside services at the Chai Odom Cemetery, Centre Street, West Roxbury (Entrance opposite 2676 Centre St.) on Sunday, August 16 at 11am. Memorial observance will be private. Remembrances may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01701.