Obituary of Dr. Mark Silvers

Dr.  Mark Silvers, 70, known affectionately as “Gramps”, “Doc” and “Uncle Mark”, passed away peacefully with his wife by his side, Saturday, May 5, 2018.

A gathering of family and friends to celebrate Mark’s life will be held 1:00 PM Sunday, July 15, 2018 at Lambeth-Troxler Funeral & Cremation Service.

Mark was born on May 16, 1947 in Baltimore, Maryland to Harry Silvers and Marion Solymos  Silvers. A metallurgical engineer who held a degree from North Carolina State University, Mark  returned to the university in 1981 and obtained a doctorate in veterinary medicine. In 1986, Dr. Silvers opened the Archdale Animal Clinic.  He operated that practice until 1992. In 1989, he formed a second practice, the Cat Clinic of Greensboro, retiring in 2008. Mark was pre-deceased by his stepfather, Milton Friedman (“Mickey”) in 2003.

Survivors are his Wife, Sue Brown Silvers of Greensboro, NC

Former spouse, Janie Gold Silvers of Greensboro, NC

Daughter, Andrea Silvers Scher, (Jon) of Atlanta, GA

Son, Daniel (Danny) Silvers of Newtown, PA

Sister,  Wendy Silvers Johnson (Kenneth) of Greensboro, NC

Brother, James Silvers (Cindy) of Pawley’s Island, SC

Grandchildren, Lawson Scher of Atlanta, GA

                          Cori Scher of Atlanta, GA

                          Cate Silvers of Newtown, PA

                          Mia Silvers of Newtown, PA

Nieces, Kaitlyn Johnson of Portland, ME

             Julie Stockwell of Simsbury, CT

Nephews, Joshua Johnson of Portland, ME

                  James Silvers, Jr. of Pawley’s Island, SC

Stepdaughter, Leslie Embry Delgado (Sean) of Archdale, NC

Stepson, Scott Embry (Carol) of Fredericksburg, VA

Stepgrandchildren, Tyler Delgado of Greensboro, NC

                                Chaas Delgado of Archdale, NC

                                Brennan Embry of Alexandria, VA

                                Nicole Embry of Brandon, FL

and Mark’s favorite dog companion, Eddie Labradoodle.

Lambeth-Troxler Funeral & Cremation Service is assisting the family. Online condolences may be offered at www.lambethtroxlerfuneralhome.com.