Eugene Arthur Marckres, 78, of Craftsbury, VT passed away on April 13, 2020. He was born on October 2, 1941 to the parents of Earl and Veda (Chase) Marckres in Hardwick, VT. On April 11, 1964 he married the love of his life Dorothy (Griggs) Marckres who survives him.

Eugene was a graduate from Craftsbury Academy class of 1961 where he later worked as a custodian for 33 years until his retirement. He was a member of the Craftsbury Fire Department for 51 years where he also served as Assistant Chief, as well as being a night watchman at Sterling College. He enjoyed carpentry work, mowing lawns, and anything that involved being outdoors.

He is survived by his wife Dorothy Marckres of Craftsbury, children Jeffrey Marckres of Hardwick, Steve Marckres and his wife Julie of Craftsbury, Cindy Houghton and her husband Brad Jr. of Groton, VT, his grandchildren Joann Marckres and her partner Travis O'Hara, Kelly and Jason Allen, Haley and Greg Caplan, Codey and Chelcie Marckres, Andrew Marckres and partner Kassity Hale, Olivia, Veronica, Gabby, and Madalyn Houghton, great grandchildren Alex Appleby, Ryder and Jaxon Marckres.

He was predeceased by his half-sister Evelyn Marckres and his parents.

A graveside service with social distancing guidelines will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday May 30, 2020 at Craftsbury Village Cemetery with Rev. Kim Larose officiating.

Memorial contributions in Eugene's name may be made to The Craftsbury Fire Department C/O Eric Britton, P.O. Box 55, Craftsbury, VT 05826.

Online condolences may be made to curtis-britch.com .

Arrangements are entrusted to the care of the Curtis-Britch-Davis & Bouffard Funeral Home, Craftsbury Common, VT.