RICHARD P. MARKWELL

MIDDLEBURY — Richard P. Markwell, 87, died early Thursday morning, Nov. 7, 2024, at Helen Porter Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center in Middlebury.

He was born July 15, 1937, in Keene, N.H., the son of Donald and Myrtle (McClary) Markwell. He was predeceased by his wife, Marjorie; brothers, Donald L. (Leslie) and Philip; and a sister, Linda.

Richard married Marjorie Merrill on March 28, 1958.

Richard worked together with his wife Marjorie on a dairy farm in New Haven Mills for many years.

Survivors are his children, Debra Ash (Glenn), Lori Poirier (Louis) and Donna Chase; and six grandchildren and many great grandchildren.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Helen Porter Nursing Home in Middlebury, Vt.

Arrangements are under the direction of the Sanderson-Ducharme Funeral Home. Online condolences at www.sandersonfuneralservice.com. ◊