Gordon Dermont Markwell, 86, died Monday March 16, 2020 at the Jack Byrne Center for Palliative and Hospice Care in Lebanon, NH.

He was born September 8, 1933  and grew up on the Lexington Farm in Reading where his father was the farm manager.  At a local dance hall he met Katherine Haley and they were married a short time later in Springfield, VT on February 14, 1953.    He began working as a mechanic at RN Johnson in Walpole before serving in the US Army.  After his military service they returned to Vermont and settled in Weathersfield.  Gordon went back to work at RN Johnson and retired in 1995 after over four decades of service to the company.  Mrs. Markwell died on January 23 ^rd , 2020.

Gordon enjoyed snowmobiling and as a member of the Little Ascutney VAST club he spent many hours grooming local trails.  He also enjoyed restoring antique tractors and competing in local pulls including at the Cornish Fair and the Windsor County Ag Fair.  Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great grandchildren.

In addition to his wife, Gordon, was predeceased by a brother Robert Markwell in December. He leaves his sons, Bruce Markwell of Pawleys Island, SC, Randy Markwell of Weathersfield, VT and Gregory D Markwell of North Pomfret, VT; daughter Melody Bishop of Weathersfield, VT;  5 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; a sister Marion Barr of Weathersfield, VT and several nieces and nephews.

AT Gordon's request there will be no services.  The Knight Funeral Home in Windsor, VT has been entrusted with arrangements.

Contributions in his memory may be made to The Jack Byrne Center, 154 Hitchcock Loop Road, Lebanon, NH 03756.