Barre, VT Robert (Bob) Laurence O'Connor died on May 23rd, 2020 at Central Vermont Medical Center in Berlin, VT. He was 79 years old. Bob was born on November 9th, 1940 to Laurence and Josephine O'Connor in Barre grew up in Websterville, graduated from Spaulding High in 1959. He was nicknamed Poncho by.his Uncle Mario. While still in high school, Bob started working as a meat cutter at The Grand Union where he would work for 43 years, eventually becoming the manager of the meat department. Bob grew up in a family with 5 sisters. He and eldest sister, Lorraine were especially close and her husband, Phil (d. 2017) was Bob's best friend. The two couples would spend time together at Lorraine and Phil's camp on Joe's Pond and take road trips in the area. Bob and Yvette also traveled to visit Lorraine and Phil in Florida and a trip to southern to visit his brother in law, Raymond Chaloux. and his sisters in law Sue Chaloux and Lotette Chaloux. Bob and Yvette met in 1961 and were married on May 25th 1963 at St. Monica's and have two children son, Mark O'Connor of Barre,VT and a daughter, Kristine Babcock of Barre,VT. Bob had a special relationship with his grandson, Mark's son, Riley. Bob and Riley would ride Amtrak from one station to the next; watch fireworks, play video games and spend New Year's Eve eating out at a nice restaurant. Bob served in the Army Reserve for 21 years from 1963 to 1984.He was called up for duty in Vietnam, but the war had come to an end before he got deployed He loved sports and was a long-time season ticket holder of Norwich Hockey with seats next to the visitor's penalty box. shared with Mark and sometimes. his daughter Kristine. He also enjoyed watching the Giants, Bruins, and NASCAR when they were on TV. Bob spent time at the train station watching the freight trains with a group of "old timers "He spent enough time there that many of the engineers knew his name and he even had a key to the station. Was also very active with the Canadian Club, co-founding both the Bingo and Senior Meals programs there with some of his friends. Bob served many terms as Director and once as vice President. Bob was also a member of the Barre American Legion Post 10. Other favorite activities included fishing and spending time with family, especially his grandson, Riley Bob always looked forward to sugaring season where he spent time helping with his good Buddy Doug Brown. In death he joins his parents, his best friend and brother-in-law, Phil, as well as brother-in-law George Grother. He leaves behind his wife of 57 years, Yvette; son Mark of Barre, VT and grandson Riley O'Connor, of Northfield, VT; daughter Kristine Babcock of Barre, VT; sister Lorraine Porter of FL; sister Barbara Hersey and husband Wayne of Barre, VT; Sister Patricia Grother of NC; sister Rose O'Connor of Barre, VT; sister Eileen O'Connor of Barre, VT who he spent a lot of good times with. . He also leaves numerous nephews, nieces and many friends. Bob will be greatly missed by his family and friends. A celebration of Bob's life will be held at the Canadian Club at a date and time which will be posted later. Memorial contributions may be made to: Central Vermont Humane Society. Family is being assisted in arrangements by Guare & Sons Funeral Home. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Monica's at 11:00 on July 24, 2020. Burial will be for immediate family only at the Vermont Veteran's Memorial Cemetery.