Raymond Bentley Washburne, Jr.^{[1, 2]}

1934 - 2013  (79 years)

• Name	Raymond Bentley Washburne
  Suffix	Jr.
  Nickname	Ben
  Birth	9 Mar 1934	Williamstown, Berkshire County, Massachusetts   [2]
  Gender	Male
  Death	29 Apr 2013	Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont   [2]
  	Obituary Bentley (Ben) Washburne, 79 of Montpelier died peacefully on Monday, April 29, 2013 at Woodridge Nursing Home following a short illness. Ben was born the son of Raymond B. & Eleanor (Smith) Washburne, Sr., on March 9, 1934 in Williamstown, MA as Raymond Bentley Washburne, Jr. but was always known by his middle name. He graduated from Vermont Academy and Middlebury College. Ben moved to Vermont and was employed by the State Welfare Department for nearly 35 years. Following his retirement in 1991, Ben joined and volunteered for numerous programs including Central Vermont Association for Retarded Citizens, Good Sumaritan Haven, Montpelier Kiwanis, Vermont Association for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Washington County Probate Court and Bethany Church. In his younger years, he was extremely active in the Capital City Jaycees as well as at the state level. Ben is survived by his wife of 49 years, Gloria (McQuesten) Washburne, his son, Todd of Calais, VT, daughter and son in law, Kelly and Kevin Toomey of Berne, NY and grandchildren, Cailyn and Quinn Toomey. Also, his sisters, Margaret Miller of Brunswick, ME and Carla Rensenbrink and her husband John of Topsam, ME. He was predeceased by his parents Raymond and Eleanor Washburne of Williamstown, MA. Ben enjoyed history, square dancing, and traveling. He and his wife have spent part of the winters of recent years in Wagram, NC. He will be remembered for his volunteer work and helpful service to those in need. A Memorial service will be held at Bethany Church, Tuesday, May 14th at 2:00 pm.
  Person ID	I31361	Family
  Last Modified	10 Mar 2022

  
  

  Father	Raymond Bentley Washburne, Sr.
  Mother	Eleanor Smith
  Family ID	F15047	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart

  
  

  Family	Gloria Elaine McQuesten,   b. 30 Oct 1940, Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont d. 27 Feb 2022, Montpelier, Washington County, Vermont (Age 81 years)
  Marriage	CA 1964  [2]
  Children	1. Todd Washburne   2. Kelly Washburne
  Family ID	F10773	Group Sheet  |  Family Chart
  Last Modified	26 Oct 2024

  
  

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  Raymond B. Washburne (1934 - 2013)

  
  

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  [S2669] Legacy Website, 1 September 2012; Linda G. McQuesten. Linda G. McQuesten BURLINGTON - Linda G. McQuesten, 61, of Burlington and formerly from Montpelier, died Oct. 6, 2009, at Fletcher Allen Health Care. She was born in Montpelier on Dec. 22, 1947, the daughter of Archie and Helen (Clough) McQuesten. Linda graduated from Montpelier High School in 1965, where she excelled in athletics and was selected as a delegate to represent Vermont at the 1965 International Senior Girl Scout Roundup in Farragut, Idaho. She then graduated in 1967 from Thompson School for Practical Nursing in Brattleboro. She worked in nursing at Dartmouth Hitchcock Hospital, Heaton Hospital, and Central Vermont Medical Center, as well as Grafton County Nursing Home in Haverhill, N.H. Linda is survived by her mother, Helen McQuesten of Montpelier; sister, Gloria Washburne and her husband, Ben of Montpelier; brother, Gary McQuesten and his wife, Karen of Plainfield as well as nieces and nephews. Calling hours will be held from 1-2 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 18, 2009, at Guare & Sons Funeral Home followed by a memorial service at 2 p.m. Burial will be at the Center Haverhill Cemetery in Haverhill, N.H. at a later date. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to Sunrise House, c/o WCMH, 9 Heaton Street, Montpelier, VT 05602. [S4643] Frazer Consultants, 10 March 2022; Bentley Washburne.