John G. Queor

SOUTH BARRE – John Gerald Queor, 80, of Wilson Street passed away on Friday, September 4, 2020 at the Dartmouth Hitchcock Medical Center in Lebanon, NH.

Born February 15, 1940 in Barre, he was the son of John and Susan (Davis) Queor.   He attended local elementary schools and graduated from Spaulding High School.  In April of 1957, John joined the U.S. Army and served in Vietnam.  He was honorably discharged in October of 1965.

John worked for Interstate Equipment, State Equipment, and for Bailey Auto Parts. He also did maintenance for T&R Properties.

On July 27, 1963 he married Ruth Ann Gallagher in the St. Monica Catholic Church in Barre. Following their marriage, they made their home in South Barre.

John was a member of the Knights of Columbus and worked at the St. Monica Bingo games for years. When not working, or volunteering, he enjoyed fishing, hunting, and gardening.

Survivors include his wife Ruth Queor; his daughter Donna Schraut and her husband, Karl – John’s very special son-in-law; his son, Patrick Queor and his family; four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren as well as numerous nieces and nephews.

In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by four brothers and four sisters.

The service to honor and celebrate his life will be held on Thursday, September 17, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. in the Chapel at the Vermont Veterans Memorial Cemetery in Randolph Center. There are no calling hours.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the Boston Children’s Hospital Trust, 401 Park Drive, Suite 602, Boston, MA 02215 or to the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute, PO Box 849168, Boston, MA 02284-9168.