Steven Ewing

Steven David Lambert Big Steve Ewing, 23, died tragically Thursday December 15, 2011 after being struck by a motor vehicle. He was born on August 6, 1988 in Gloucester and called Ipswich his home for the majority of his short life. Steve was educated in Ipswich and graduated from Ipswich High School in 2007. Steve will be remembered by his family and many friends for his sarcastic sense of humor and his infamous smirk that could make any bad day brighter. He had a tough exterior but his heart was kind with generosity and compassion. Steve was a jack of all trades and was fondly known around town. Steve is survived by his parents Dianne Souza of Ipswich and Thomas Ewing of Georgetown; his siblings Paul Ewing and Katrina Ewing both of Ipswich; godparents David H. Ewing of Texas and Victoria Elliot of New Jersey; his grandparents Fredrick and Margaret Souza of Maine and JoAnn Ewing of Ipswich and an extended loving family. He was the grandson of the late David O. Ewing formerly of Ipswich. His funeral service was held December 21, 2011 in the Ascension Memorial Church, 31 County Street, Ipswich followed by interment in the New Highland Cemetery, Ipswich. Arrangements by the Whittier-Porter Funeral Home, 6 High St., Ipswich. Memorial contributions in his name may be made to Steven Ewing Scholarship Fund, c/o First National Bank of Ipswich, 31 Market St., Ipswich, MA 01938. For directions or to send a condolence please visit www.whittier-porter.com