Dr Michael Usher passed away peacefully on June 1st, 2024. He is survived by his wife of 61 years Dr. Marion L Usher, his daughter Joanna Usher Silver (David Silver), his son Douglas Usher (Libbie Rifkin) and his beloved grandchildren, Caroline, Joseph, Hillary, Abigail, and Tess.

He grew up in Montreal, Quebec and attended McGill University as an undergraduate and for medical school, following in the steps of many of his family members. Michael went on to have a distinguished career in nuclear radiology.

Michael was an all around mensch. His calmness, sense of humor, and intelligence was admired by all. He loved photography, biking, tennis, golf and spending time with friends and family. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and brother-in-law. Michael will be deeply missed.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 4, 2024, 12pm at Adas Israel Congregation, 2850 Quebec St NW, Washington, DC 20008 with interment to follow at Judean Memorial Gardens. Please join in person or livestream will be available .

Shiva will be at the home of Doug Usher and Libbie Rifkin at 7:30pm on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Shiva will resume at the home of Marion Usher at 7:30pm on Saturday and Sunday. In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to Vermont Adaptive Ski and Sports ( vermontadaptive.org ).