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Gloria Elaine McQuesten

Gloria Elaine McQuesten

Female 1940 - 2022  (81 years)

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  • Name Gloria Elaine McQuesten 
    Born 30 Oct 1940  Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location  [1] 
    Gender Female 
    Died 27 Feb 2022  Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location  [2] 
    • Gloria (McQuesten) Washburne MONTPELIER — Gloria (McQuesten) Washburne, 81, of Heaton Woods Montpelier, passed peacefully, with family by her side, following a brief illness. Gloria was the first-born child of Helen (Clough) and Archie B. McQuesten, She was born in 1940 in Montpelier where she lived most of her life; graduating from Montpelier High School and Vermont College. Gloria had worked many jobs, one which she was most proud of was as the head secretary for two Vermont governors, Gov. F. Ray Keyser and Gov. Philip Hoff. Other jobs included working various support positions in the Montpelier School District and as office administrator for the Vermont Association for Mental Health. Even more important than any job to Gloria was her volunteer and advocacy work. She worked tirelessly advocating for the education and rights of people with disabilities, as well as serving as a foster parent, and a court-appointed educational surrogate and guardian ad litem. She will also be remembered for some unusual hobbies and pastimes, including juggling, square dancing and woodcarving. Gloria is survived by her son, Todd Washburne, of Marshfield; her daughter and son-in-law, Kelly and Kevin Toomey, of Berne, New York; grandchildren, Cailyn and Quinn Toomey; and her brother, Gary McQuesten (Karen), of Plainfield. Gloria was predeceased by her husband of 49 years, Ben Washburne, her parents, and sister, Linda McQuesten, all from Montpelier. A memorial service will be held at Guare & Sons Funeral Home in Montpelier on Monday, March 7, at 11 a.m. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Special Olympics of Vermont.
    Person ID I31358  Family
    Last Modified 10 Mar 2022 

    Father Archie Bert McQuesten,   b. 2 Apr 1917, Bath, Grafton County, New Hampshire Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 4 Aug 1968, Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 51 years) 
    Mother Helen Winifred Clough,   b. 6 Sep 1919, Haverhill, Grafton County, New Hampshire Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 5 Nov 2018, Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 99 years) 
    Married 23 Oct 1938  Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location  [3] 
    Family ID F10771  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

    Family Raymond Bentley Washburne, Jr.,   b. 9 Mar 1934, Williamstown, Berkshire County, Massachusetts Find all individuals with events at this location,   d. 29 Apr 2013, Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont Find all individuals with events at this location  (Age 79 years) 
    Married CA 1964  [4] 
    Children 
     1. Todd Washburne
     2. Kelly Washburne
    Last Modified 30 May 2024 
    Family ID F10773  Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

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    Gloria Elaine McQuesten (1940 - 2022)    		Gloria Elaine McQuesten (1940 - 2022)

  • Sources 
    1. [S3133] Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2003, Gloria Elaine McQuesten.
      Vermont. Vermont Birth Records, 1909-2003. Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, Montpelier, Vermont.


    2. [S4642] Times Argus, Gloria (McQuesten) Washburne; obituary; 3 March 2022; Gloria McQuesten; 10 March 2022.

    3. [S3132] Marriage Record - Vermont State Archives and Records - Loose, McQuesten-Clough; 23 October 1938.
      Vermont. Vermont Marriage Records, 1909-2003. Vermont State Archives and Records Administration, Montpelier, Vermont.


    4. [S4643] Frazer Consultants, 10 March 2022; Bentley Washburne.