Dear Family, Friends, and our many circles of love,
John Mack died peacefully at 9:30 AM on Tuesday, January 15, 2008. Amazing Grace was playing in the background and we were singing along. Jessica and Peter and I, along with Scott and Sara, had been gathered around John’s bed in the living room since 7:00 AM, surrounding him with our love.
The Memorial Service will be at Peoples Congregational United Church of Christ, 4704 13th St. NW 20011 at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 26. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to First Congregational UCC designated for the Community Chorus or the Dinner Program for Homeless Women, 309 E Street, NW, Washington, DC 20011.
Thank you all for your outpouring of love and support. Please give us time alone as a family to gain our bearings until the Memorial Service. During this time, please be in touch by cards and email.
Love,
Barbara, Jessica, and Peter
Posted on behalf of Barbara Gerlach (gerlachmack@erols.com).
You can also read John and Barbara’s story and leave messages at their CaringBridge site.
