Victoria George Ewing, 86, of South Burlington, Vt., passed away
peacefully on December 3, 2023, in her home with her family by her
side. Vicki will be sorely missed by all those who knew her and was
known for her energetic spirit, good humor, and loyalty to her
friends and family.
Vicki was born in Burlington, Vt., to George
and Isabelle George and was proudly raised in a Lebanese household.
Her father owned a market and butcher shop where Vicki spent many
afterschool hours. She attended Burlington High School and later
accepted a coveted position at IBM. She married James Ewing from
Montpelier after an introduction from Vicki’s brother and Jim’s
sister, who were married the prior year. Together Jim and Vicki
raised their family in South Burlington and were devoted to one
another through 62 years of marriage. With Fran and Dan close by,
they became a foursome that did most everything together, including
traveling and raising their combined children.
Vicki was a
loving mother and wife who cared for her family deeply. She left her
position at IBM when her daughter was born and later held an
important role in the growth of the family real estate business.
Vicki enjoyed
trips to the Maine coast, along with the beach on Cape Cod and
sunshine in Florida. There were more adventurous destinations when
Vicki traveled to Montana, Wyoming, Alaska and Ireland with her
children and grandchildren. She traveled overseas several times, but
it was at home where Vicki was most happy and content. She took pride
in her home and enjoyed decorating and preparing holiday meals for
the family. Vicki spent countless hours perfecting her tabbouleh and
other Lebanese recipes; she also loved to bake pie for Jim,
especially after picking apples in the fall. Even through her final
days, she’d start her day by reading the Burlington Free Press with her husband and a good cup of black coffee.
In her younger
years, Vicki was a prolific bowler and tennis player. She loved a
good craft fair, attending theater events, day trips to Montreal to
find the best Lebanese bakeries and outings with the Red Hatters. She
was an avid sports fan and loved a good Celtics game. Even better
though were evenings spent cheering at games played by her grandkids;
Jim and Vicki were both huge fans and together they adored their
grandchildren.
Vicki was
proud of her lifetime spent in and around Burlington and often
commented on the beauty of Lake Champlain. In the recent past, one of
her favorite outings was a quick drive to the lake to reminisce about
her days growing up with that view. Jim and Vicki spent many weekends
taking Sunday drives, often ending up in Fayston at the family camp.
Though she’d call herself a city girl, Vicki grew to love the
peaceful and calming sound of the brook, often while enjoying a hot
dog or roasted marshmallow by the campfire. She was always grateful
for the simple things in life.
Vicki was a
long-time parishioner at St. John Vianney Catholic Church in South
Burlington. She will be welcomed into heaven by her sister-in-law and
dear friend, Fran, who is celebrating a birthday on this very day.
She is also predeceased by her parents; her brothers, Daniel and
Morris; her sister, Emily; and many other family members and close
friends.
Vicki is
survived by her beloved husband, Jim, of South Burlington; her son,
Jim, and his wife Carmel Ewing, of Richmond; and her daughter, Linda,
and her husband, Rich Hunter, of Westwood, Mass. She leaves five
grandchildren, Christopher, Ryan, Griffin, Joshua and Jessica, and
many nieces and nephews.
A mass of
Christian burial will take place on Saturday, December 9, 10 a.m., at
St. John Vianney Catholic Church. Burial will follow immediately
afterward at Resurrection Park Cemetery.
The family
wishes to acknowledge her two loving caregivers and many devoted
University of Vermont Home Health & Hospice staff and volunteers
who made this time just a bit easier.
In lieu of flowers,
please consider making a donation to UVM Home Health & Hospice
(uvmhomehealth.org).
Arrangements are in
the care of Corbin and Palmer Funeral Home.
This article appears in Nov 29 – Dec 5, 2023.