Mark M. Lerner of Peabody and formerly of Chelsea died on Dec. 28, 2017 at the age of 64. He was the beloved husband of Faith (Ansin) Lerner and devoted father of Samantha Lerner and her husband Cody Ross. He was the loving son of the late Harry and Sarah Lerner. Mark was the dear brother of Vicki L. Amgott and her husband Gordon and dear brother-in-law of Barry Ansin. He was the loving uncle of Rachel & Stefanie Amgott. Mark was an extended family member of Richard and Loretta Band and “Uncle Markie” to Stephanie, Josh, and Jonathan Band.
Mark was a longtime member of Temple Ner Tamid in Peabody. He was also Past President of the Men’s Club at Temple Ner Tamid where he received the “Keeper of the Flame” award from the Federation of Jewish Men’s Clubs. He was a past member of Toastmasters and a loving dog owner and dog rescuer.
Services to be held at Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody on Sunday, Dec. 31 at 11:00 AM. Interment in Peabody. Memorial observance at his late residence on Sunday until 7 PM, and Mon., Tues., & Wed. from 2-4 and 6-8 PM. Nightly minyan service at 6:30 PM. Donations in his memory may be made to American Diabetes Association, 2451 Crystal Dr., Suite 900, Arlington, VA 22202; Temple Ner Tamid, 368 Lowell St., Peabody, MA 01960; or to Angell Memorial Hospital, 350 South Huntington Ave., Boston, MA 02130. Please visit www.torffuneralservice.com for online guestbook and directions.