Obituary of Alex Ewing
EWING, Alexander MacLaren peacefully with family by his side at Sunnyside Home, Kitchener late Thursday, June 26, 2025. Alex Ewing of Wiarton in his 98th year. Beloved husband of Bea Ewing (nee Weir) with whom he recently celebrated 71 years of marriage. Cherished father of Cheryl Ewing of Kitchener, Sandy Ewing of Alberta and Susan Ewing of Wiarton. Much loved grandfather of Lisa (Shawn) and Jessica and great grandfather of Jackson, Owen and Brynn. Missed by sister-in-law Sheila Ewing of Wiarton as well as many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents Janet (Dargavel) and John Ewing, brothers Stuart (Ruth) and James, sister Jean Isbester and son-in-law Alex Kordics.
Alex was a proud employee of CN Rail, primarily working in Northern Ontario continuing through to retirement. He and Bea became avid curlers during that time, which passion continued their entire lifetime. A patient, gentle, social man unable to sit still, his work ethic was honoured by his many clients including INCO upon his retirement. As a golfer he was proudest when he finished with more golf balls than when he started his game.
After retiring Alex and Bea moved back to the town of their youth, Wiarton. Retirement gave them time to travel, visiting New Zealand, Australia, Central Europe, Colorado, San Fransicso, Alberta, Newfoundland, British Columbia, an Alaska cruise and steamboat adventure on the Mississippi. He began to pursue wordworking producing many beautiful works of intarsia and woodturning which he shared with family. He loved small town living which allowed him to walk to pick up the mail and drop in to visit friends at home and work. With more time on his hands he was determined to decimate every dandelion that dared appear in his lawn. For many years he was an active volunteer at St. Paul's Presbyterian Church.
The funeral service will be conducted from St. Paul's Presbyterian Church, 553 Gould Street, Wiarton on Wednesday, July 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Interment Bayview Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to the GEORGE FUNERAL HOME, Wiarton. Expressions of remembrance to St. Paul's Presbyterian Church or the Alzheimer Society of Grey Bruce would be appreciated. Messages of condolence may be sent to the family through www.georgefuneralhome.com
