Tuesday 7 October 2025 18:42
A well known and respected Markethill businessman had passed away.
Richard Alexander, from Alexanders of Markethill, had fought what his family described as ‘a long and heroic battle with cancer’.
The sad news was announced this afternoon (Tuesday, 7 October) on the business social media channels.
A post on the Alexanders of Markethill Furnishings page signed by Graeme and Camille Alexander said, “It is with great sadness we let you know that our father Richard Alexander (62), has passed away after a long and heroic battle with cancer.
“Dad’s deep personal faith and love of Christ Jesus gave him, our mum Valerie, my 2 sisters and our 4 children, strength, endurance and peace during this incredibly difficult year.
”We are heartbroken, and we will miss our Dad so very much. However, we take great comfort in knowing we will meet him again in Heaven.
“Alexanders of Markethill Furnishings and Alexanders Giftstore will be closed on Thursday 9th October for his funeral.
“As a family, we want to thank you, the doctors, nurses and all care assistants for your prayers, thoughts, kindness and support during the time Dad was ill.
“Donations in lieu of flowers, can be made to “Right to Life Charitable Trust” C/o Alexanders Furnishings.”
His sister Joanne and Suzanne stated on the Alexanders of Markethill page, “It is with great sadness we let you know that our only brother, Richard Alexander (62), has passed away after a long and heroic battle with cancer.
“Richard’s deep personal faith and love of Christ Jesus gave him and his family such courage, strength, endurance and peace during this incredibly difficult year.
“We are heartbroken, and we will miss our brother so very, very much. However, we take great comfort in knowing we will meet him again in heaven.
“Alexanders of Markethill Giftstore and Furniture Shop will be closed on Thursday 9th October for the funeral. As a family, we want to thank you, the doctors, nurses and all care assistants for your prayers, thoughts, kindness and support during the time Richard was ill.
“Our thoughts and prayers are now centred on supporting Richard’s wife, our courageous sister-in-law Valerie and their children, Graeme, Deborah and Eleanor, his daughter-in-law Camille, future son-in-law Samuel and his grandchildren Oliver, Judith, Isaac and Lewis who loved him dearly.
”Donations, in lieu of flowers, can be made to “Right to Life Charitable Trust” c/o Alexanders Furnishings.”