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CIBA VAUGHAN Obituary
Born on April Fools Day 1942 under a full moon; named for her aunts and grandmothers: Corinne, Ida, Betty, Agnes and Ruth. Died peacefully on March 4, 2016 in Asheville, NC having received exceptional care in the Deerfield Retirement Community. Loving devoted daughter of David and Lucy (both deceased); beloved sister of Geoffrey (Catherine) and Carolyn (Michael); exotic aunt of David (Mary), Brian (Ruth), Molly, Rachel (Daniel) and James; fairy godmother to George, Lucy, Xavier, Alec, Wilhelmina, Jordan, Eli, Sara Joelle and her friends' children as well. Many who cherished Ciba's warmth, charm and intellect now treasure her memory. These include childhood friends from Great Neck, fellow Morris House 1964 Smith College graduates, and colleagues in the fields of publishing and crafts design. Ciba was a brilliant, creative artist who during her career played a major role in the late 20th century crafts renaissance particularly through her contributions to Better Homes and Gardens and Victoria magazines. In recognition of Ciba's love for Paris where she lived, worked and became bilingual, a celebration of her life will be held at a French restaurant in New York on September 10. Relatives and friends unable to attend may consider gifts to Smith College in Ciba's memory.
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Mary Emerling Young
June 18, 2022
I met Ciba in a summer Singer Sewing Class in Great Neck. I am almost 80 years old and still remember her fondly. I remember her saying that she was the youngest and her parents took the first letter of her siblings names and came up with Ciba. Over the years I would come across her name and wonder if she was the same young girl i knew years ago. Yes!
Betsy Old
March 14, 2019
Oh dear Ciba! I know you are enriching the universe with your ebullient creative loving spirit. I miss you but there is a part of my heart that belongs to only you. Much Love Always.
Linda Clayton Hicks
April 19, 2017
Empathy, integrity, down to earthiness...a gift and great loss.
Diana Lu
March 22, 2017
Dear Carolyn,
I am so sad to learn of your sister's death. I have very fond memories of her as a fellow Great Necker in childhood and francophile in adult life. She impacted my children's lives as well. May you find peace at this time.
Fondly,
Diana Lu
bianca indelicato
September 12, 2016
Ciba looks and sounds like an amazing and independent woman. condolences to Carolyn, and all her family and friends she leaves behind.
Andy, Sandy and Lauren Thomas
September 12, 2016
Even though we didn't know Ciba very well, you talked about her and we know that you lost someone special. Please accept our condolences good neighbor. We're praying for you and your family.
Betsy Old
July 13, 2016
Full of grace and joy, Ciba was an energy field of creativity. When Ciba walked into a room heads turned - everyone wanted to talk with Ciba. She was the essence of charm, intelligence, love and compassion and wow was Ciba fun!! She loved to laugh and celebrate life. Beautiful inside and out, Ciba leaves a void in the world because she is not here any more but for all who knew and loved Civa, she left our hearts full and blessed.
Carolyn and Ciba
Rachel Foster
June 18, 2016
June 17, 2016
Ciba worked for me in running the Smith Junior Year in Geneva in 1964-65. She was a wonderful help and we kept in touch over many years. I am saddened to hear of her death, but she will live on in my memory.
Charles L. Robertson, emeritus professor
Patty Donahue
April 9, 2016
Did not know beautiful Ciba but do know her amazing sister Carolyn. My prayers for her family and friends.
March 28, 2016
Ciba was an amazing human being and a true arts and crafts visionary.
March 28, 2016
We only knew Ciba for about 2 1/2 years at Deerfield Retirement Community but from the time we first met her we knew that she was special and that we shared many things in common. She became a good friend and we feel saddened by her passing. It was our pleasure to have helped her from time to time and we have many good memories. Marilyn and Bill Hubbard
Margaret McMahon
March 27, 2016
Ciba had the gift of instant empathy - meet Ciba and suddenly in your own eyes you became someone special. Though in your heart you knew it was she who was special
Tina Wehmeyer
March 26, 2016
I treasure my friendship with Ciba and am reminded of her every single day when I pass the lovely yellow silk roses she gifted me. But in reality, Ciba was the real gift.
The Zamparellis
March 21, 2016
We are so thankful to have had Ciba as a cherished neighbor. She was truly wonderful.
Brian Carey
March 21, 2016
My thoughts and prayers are with Ciba and her family. She was always a breath of fresh air.
Bob Carey
March 21, 2016
Ciba is family. She was such an important part of my life and all of us on Emmons Place. We love her always.
Bob Carey, Alice Cunningham and Lily Carey
Don Anderson
March 21, 2016
She was a very important person in my life! I knew her for all of her life and most of mine. I will always love her.
Chez Minard-Jacobson
March 20, 2016
Although we knew Ciba for but a brief time, we will always have fond memories of her as a friend, as a vibrant person, and as a most charming lady. Abientot, mon amie!
Nancy Lindemeyer
March 20, 2016
She was the "Ciba" of my life--a unique colleague and friend beloved for 40 years.
Rachel Foster
March 20, 2016
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