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PUTNAM — Ms. Ida Markowitz, 98, of East Putnam, died Feb. 17, 2022, in her home of 75 years.
She was born in 1923, in Killingly, the daughter of the late Nixon Tubman, and Eva (Caouette) Tubman.
Her husband, Peter J Markowitz, also passed away Feb. 17, 22 years ago. He preceded Ida in death, as well as her son Michael Markowitz, and daughter Joyce Eber.
She leaves her children, Paul Markowitz, Merrie Chartier, Max Markowitz; 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, and 4 great-great-grandchildren.
Ida graduated from Killingly High School in 1941 and was married to Peter J Markowitz on Feb 7, 1942.
In 1947 Ida and her late husband Peter purchased their home in East Putnam where they ran a successful chicken farming business for 50 years. During those years Ida forged strong relationships with her neighbors, and employed, and mentored many young people from the local area. Ida was a leader in the 4-H community where she enjoyed spending time with and giving back to the young people of the community. Ida was kind to everyone and welcomed all, she always opened her home and table to anyone in need. Ida is remembered by those who knew her well as never having a cross word to say, and never criticizing anyone, she was such an exception.
Ida had many friends, and was a part of the Putnam Homemakers Club, whose name later changed to The Mantup In-Betweeners, beginning in the 1950s. The ladies club members learned to cook, upholster, and refinish secondhand furniture, metal engraving, painting, and played cards and games. The ladies would send two of their members to the extension center to learn how to complete the projects, and those ladies would then bring the information back to the club for everyone to learn how to complete the projects. They met once a week, and after each session they had a luncheon which was always at one of the members’ homes and the other members provided the lunch. If they were a part of the club, they were a member/friend for life.
Ida and her best friend, Alice Smith, travelled to New York City on the Secretary bus twice a year to see a Broadway play. They had many adventures together, Ida was described as the worst driver, but the best navigator.
Visitation was Feb. 20 in Gilman Funeral Home, 104 Church St, Putnam. Donations: Community Kitchen, 53 Grove St., Putnam, CT 06260.
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