Ray D. Marckres

MORRISVILLE: Ray Dana Marckres, 96, of Morrisville formerly of Stowe, where he had lived most of his life, died Thursday December 29, 2022 at UVM Medical Center in Burlington.

He was born July 27, 1926 in Eden; the son of the late Elmer D. and Helen (Peterson) Marckres. Ray graduated from Stowe High School in the class of 1944.

He first married Florence Chase in 1951. She died and he later married Pauline Drinkwine, who also predeceased him.

Ray worked on a poultry farm in Stowe for 18 years. He later was employed by the Stowe Public School system, where he held a janitorial position for more than 29 year.  He retired in 1967.  He was an avid reader and enjoyed time with his family.

Survivors include: a daughter, Sheila Jourdan of Hyde Park; one sister, Edna Anair and her husband, Reginald of Underhill; three grandchildren, David Jourdan, Dana Jourdan and his wife, Nicole Hill and Trevor Jourdan, a great grand-daugther, Leah Jourdan, all of Hyde Park; as well as nieces and nephews.

In addition to his two wives, Ray was also predeceased by a son, Aaron Marckres in 2016; a son-in-law, Larry Jourdan in 2015; siblings, Lyle Marckres, Winfred Marckres and Thelma Moulton.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, January 14, 2023 at the United Community Church in Morrisville with Pastor Becca Girrell, officiating. Burial will be held in the spring the River Bank Cemetery in Stowe.

In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Lamoille Home Health and Hospice, 54 Farr Avenue, Morrisville, VT. 05661.

Arrangements are in the care of Dian R. Holcomb, of Northern Vermont Funeral Service, 60 Elm Street, Hardwick. Online condolences are welcomed at: northernvermontfuneralservice.com