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MARK GARFIELD Obituary


MARK KENNETH GARFIELD (Age 61)  
On Monday, September 1, 2014, of Brookeville, MD. He passed away suddenly of pancreatic cancer. He spent his last moments in the comfort of his home. Beloved husband of Susan Garfield; father of Rocky Sorrell and Katherine Garfield; and grandfather of Connor Sorrell. Relatives and friends may call at Collins Funeral Home, 500 University Boulevard West, Silver Spring, MD, Saturday, September 6, from 10 to 11 a.m.; where the Funeral Service will follow at 11 a.m. Interment Gate of Heaven Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Montgomery Hospice Society, 1355 Piccard Drive, Suite 100, Rockville, MD 20850.www.COLLINSFUNERALHOME.com  

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Published by The Washington Post from Sep. 3 to Sep. 5, 2014.

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Mike Mage

September 25, 2014

Mark was a fine scientist who contributed to many NIH projects. He will be missed.

John Banks

September 6, 2014

Mark ,
Sorry to hear so late of your passing .
My prayers are being offered for you . It was a good experience working with you especially when you were at Ft Detrick .Thank you for your present of a Bowie knife for hunting .

Glenn Nardone

September 5, 2014

Mark,
My adviser and confidante, my valued colleague, my morning coffee buddy, my friend, I shall miss you very much.

Harry Higgins

September 5, 2014

Susan, Katie and Rocky, My thoughts and prayers are with you. I pray the love of God enfolds you during your journey through grief. Harry

Jan Lukszo

September 3, 2014

Mark, you were a wonderful person and a long-time friend and co-worker and I will always remember you fondly.

September 3, 2014

May you rest in peace. You will be missed.

Ann and Steve

Jim Higgins

September 3, 2014

Mark,
My brother in law and good friend. I will miss you and your jokes.

Jim

Carl H Hammer

September 3, 2014

Will miss you so much my long-time friend and co-worker. Rest in peace.

Carl

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