Marc Abrahams
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Published in July 2021
Service of Celebration for the Life of Marc Laurence Abrahams
July 26, 1950 – July 5, 2021
July 15, 2021
2:00 PM
Wellesley Village Church
ORDER OF WORSHIP
PRELUDE: David Carrier
WELCOME AND PRAYER OF INVOCATION: Rev. Dr. Sarah Sarchet Butter
*SONG:
“Morning Has Broken”, page 38
Sung at Marc and Carol’s wedding in 1988
WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE:
Jeanie Haffenreffer Resetarits, sister-in-law
Steven Gilman, longtime friend
MUSICAL MEDITATION: David Carrier
WORDS OF REMEMBRANCE:
Michael, Marie, and Alex Abrahams
Carol Abrahams
MUSICAL MEDITATION:
“Somewhere Over the Rainbow”
Israel Kamakawiwo’ole, soloist
REMEMBRANCE AND REFLECTION: Rev. Ned Wight
PRAYER OF THANKSGIVING: Rev. Dr. Sarah Sarchet Butter
MUSICAL MEDITATION:
“Anytime (I Am There)” from “Elegies” William Finn
Eliomar Nascimento, soloist
David Carrier, piano
READINGS AND PRAYERS:
Steven Gilman
Dr. Emil Horowitz
Psalm 23, Mizmor l’David, Song of David
Adonai is my shepherd, I am complete.
In lush meadows You let me lie down;
Alongside tranquil waters You lead me.
You restore my life.
You guide me in paths of righteousness for the sake of Your name.
Even when I walk through the valley of deep darkness,
I fear no harm, for you are with me.
Your rod and staff, they reassure me.
You set a table before me in the presence of my enemies.
You anoint my head with oil; wine brims over my cup.
Indeed, goodness and steadfast love shall pursue me
all the days of my life;
And I shall dwell in the house of Adonai as long as I live.
“There Are Stars” – A Poem
Hannah Senish
There are stars up above,
so far away we only see their light
long, long after the star itself is gone.
And so it is with people that we loved ‐‐
their memories keep shining ever brightly
though their time with us is done.
But the stars that light up the darkest night,
these are the lights that guide us.
As we live our days, these are the ways we remember.
Mourners Kaddish / Prayer
Yisgadal v’yiskadash sh’mei rabbaw (Amen)
Exalted and hallowed be God’s great name
in the world which God created, according to plan.
May God’s majesty be revealed in the days of our lifetime
and the life of all Israel – speedily, imminently,
To which we say: Amen.
Blessed be God’s great name to all eternity.
Blessed, praised, honored, exalted,
extolled, glorified, adored, and lauded
be the name of the Holy Blessed One,
beyond all earthly words and songs of blessing, praise, and comfort.
To which we say: Amen.
May there be abundant peace from heaven, and life, for us and all Israel.
To which we say: Amen.
May the One who creates harmony on high, bring peace to us
and to all Israel.
To which we say: Amen.
“Eyl Maley Rachamim” (translated to mean “God full of compassion”)
God, full of mercy, who dwells in the heights, provide a sure rest upon
the Divine Presence’s wings, within the range of the holy, pure and
glorious, whose shining resemble the sky’s, to the soul of MARC
ABRAHAMS for a charity was given to the memory of his soul.
Therefore, the Master of Mercy will protect him forever, from behind the
hiding of his wings, and will tie his soul with the rope of life. The
Everlasting is his heritage, and he shall rest peacefully upon his lying
place, and let us say: Amen.
MUSICAL MEDITATION:
“Eyl Maley Rachamim”
Eliomar Nascimento, soloist
David Carrier, organist
*BENEDICTION
*RECESSIONAL SONG
“God Be With You Till We Meet Again”, page 61, vs. 1-3
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All are cordially invited to greet the family at a reception at the Gardens at Elm Bank Reservation,
The Hunnewell Building,
900 Washington Street, Wellesley
Officiants: Rev. Dr. Sarah Sarchet Butter
Rev. Ned Wight
Organist: David Carrier
Soloist: Eliomar Nascimento
Special Thanks To:
Reverend Dr. Sarah Sarchet-Butter
Reverend Ned Wight
David Carrier
Eliomar Nascimento
The many friends and family who have supported and helped us on our journey
Marc’s wonderful caregivers throughout the years
MEMORIAL DONATIONS
The family has requested, with gratitude, that in lieu of flowers donations can be made to:
Compassionate Care ALS
CCALS is a nonprofit organization with a mission to support people diagnosed with ALS, their families, healthcare providers, and communities as they navigate the complexities, both physical and emotional, associated with ALS. From our first day till our last, CCALS helped us navigate and stay afloat.
CCALS, P.O. Box 1052, West Falmouth, MA 02574
