Brian Frederick Markey, 74, passed away at the Upper River Valley Hospital November 14, 2019. He was the son of the late Robert and Eileen (Pickard) Markey.

Brian is survived by Burdette Johnston, his sister, Patricia and brothers, Hubert and Neil (Linda) Markey, nieces, Amanda (Mitch), Andrea (Sean) and nephews, Matthew (Rebecca) and David (Shannon).

Brian graduated from Woodstock High School and St. Thomas University. He retired from teaching in Carleton County after 32 years in classrooms and coaching 2 girls' basketball teams to provincial champs. Brian was a full time farmer contracting potatoes with McCain Foods and was recognized in 2002 as top potato grower.

Visitation at The Carleton Funeral Home & Crematorium 337 Lockhart Mill Road Jacksonville on Sunday, November 17, 2019 from 4 PM to 8 PM. Mass of Christian burial will be celebrated on Monday, November 18, 2019 from St. Gertrude's Roman Catholic Church at 11 AM.

As expressions of sympathy donations may be made to the River Valley Cancer Support Group, Carleton County Animal Shelter or to a charity of the donor's choice.