George Edward Thyng

George Edward Thyng, 74, of St. Albans, VT, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2023 while surrounded by his wife and four children at the McClure Miller Respite House in Colchester, Vermont.
George was born on June 24, 1948, to Oscar and Gilda (Nutile) Thyng in Randolph, VT, the youngest of four children. He grew up in Bethel, VT, graduated from Whitcomb high school, went on to earn his Mechanical Engineering degree at Northeastern University, and later an MBA from the University of Vermont.
George began his career as an Engineer at GCA Vacuum Industries in Somerville, MA. In 1978, he accepted a position at IBM in Essex Junction, VT and progressed into Engineering Management where he enjoyed a 35 year career. In retirement he volunteered with AARP, facilitating fraud awareness seminars for the elderly.
George met the love of his life, Terry Stedman, when they were 12 years old. They began dating just after high school and after a long-distance relationship through their college years, they married in 1971. He was a devoted husband, an incredible father to four, and a loving grandfather to eight. He passed on his love of learning and practical skills, fostered creativity and critical thinking, and gave his family many opportunities to explore the world. George was a keen Italian cook and was always up for hosting a big family dinner.
As a child George loved tagging along with his father, assisting him in drilling wells across the Twin States. This led to a fascination of all things mechanical and to him becoming a car aficionado. George was project oriented, loved solving problems, and building things to make everyday life easier. He loved the outdoors and especially enjoyed fishing, boating, and alpine skiing. He was a passionate traveler and some of his favorite destinations included Germany, Switzerland, Japan, and Tanzania. Mürren, Switzerland had a special place in his heart and in 2022 George and Terry celebrated their 50th anniversary by taking their entire family there.
George is survived by his wife Terry (Stedman) Thyng, and their four children and families: Katie Varricchione (Glenn) Zachary, Olivia, and Isabelle of Williston, VT, Elizabeth Montanaro (Mike) Eiley, and Oscar of Old Lyme, CT, Sarah Thyng (Matt Boudreau) Eloise, and Everett of Burlington, VT, and Ben Thyng (Reina Guarnaccia) and Abra, of Fairfax, VT. He is also survived by his sister Lauretta Martin (Tony) and many beloved nieces, nephews and in-laws. George was predeceased by his parents, Oscar and Gilda Thyng, brother, John Thyng, and sister, Linda O'Reilly.
George's family would like to thank the numerous doctors and nurses that provided exceptional care for him at the UVM Medical Center and the McClure Miller Respite House.
Family and friends are invited to celebrate George's life. Visiting hours will be held at Ready Funeral Home South Chapel, 261 Shelburne Rd., Burlington, VT on Monday, February 20th from 4:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. A Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, February 21st at 11:00 a.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church, 7415 Williston Road, Williston, VT. In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to the Vermont Food Bank, an organization George cared deeply about.