Piermont, NH-   Joel E. Schmukler, 78, formerly of River Road, died on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at the Grafton County Nursing Home, North Haverhill, NH.

Joel was born in Yonkers, NY to Evelyn (Eisler) Morrill and Norman Schmukler on April 1, 1943.  Later he gained a stepfather when Evelyn married Charles R. Morrill. Joel enjoyed many years on the dairy farm in Piermont, where he resided with his mother and stepfather.  Following the death of Joel's mother at age 92, Gail Eastman provided Joel's full-time care.  Gail, along with other caring helpers, devotedly facilitated Joel's continued participation in the activities he so appreciated.  Joel enjoyed daily car rides, swimming, trips to the lake, picnics outdoors, and consuming his much-loved ice cream.  Joel spent his last years residing at the Grafton County Nursing Home in North Haverhill.

Joel was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles R. Morrill, and his mother, Evelyn Morrill. Joel will be laid to rest near his mother, stepfather, and maternal grandparents in South Lawn Cemetery in Piermont.

There will be no calling hours.

There will be a graveside service in South Lawn Cemetery on Tuesday August 31, 2021 at 9:00 AM.