Virginia Lee Rubin

Virginia Lee Rubin, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, left this world on December 11, 2025, at the University of Vermont Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Born on March 21, 1926, in Canton, Ohio, Ginny lived a life that was as vibrant as her personality—larger than life and filled with unwavering passion.

A dedicated nurse, Ginny spent her career caring for others, a calling she embraced wholeheartedly. She graduated from the Army Nurse Corps' three-year Registered Nurse program through Mercy Hospital, Canton, Ohio. She went on to put her skills to use in various hospital settings, and also provided private duty nursing care. As her children grew older, she shifted her focus into the medical office environment, cherishing the evenings and weekends she could spend with her family. No matter where her career took her, Ginny's fierce devotion to her patients, friends, and family was always evident, earning her a special place in their hearts.

Ginny's personality was as impactful as her nursing career. She had an opinion on everything and never held back, yet her loved ones cherished this forthright essence. Her infectious spirit touched everyone she met, and her laughter resonated in the hearts of her friends and family. In her retirement, she found joy on the golf course, swinging clubs alongside her husband Vic and his siblings in Florida. Ginny and Vic were married for 66 years. They had many fun years together.

Music was another Ginny’s passions. As a young girl she took piano lessons. Her older brother Don bought her a saxophone. She played in the band and orchestra. She had a beautiful alto voice and sang in the choir. She also sang in a few musicals. Her daughters fondly remember her playing their baby grand piano while they sang children songs.

Ginny was also an avid Yankees fan and Ohio State football fan. She loved watching both sports and followed them until she died.

Ginny is survived by her cherished children: Patricia Cramer and her husband Paul, Rebecca King and her husband Tom, and Vickie Jacobson and her husband Paul. Her legacy extends to her adoring grandchildren, Sandi and her husband Rick Schroder, Karen and her husband Wayne Dragon, Geoffrey King and his wife TJ Peeler, Gregory King and his wife Aleysia Whitmore, Jenniffer Goodrich and her husband Timothy, and Matthew Jacobson and his wife Alexis, along with 14 great-grandchildren who undoubtedly carry on her vibrant spirit.

She now joins her beloved husband Vic, her parents, Helen (Ashbough) and Clarence Pollock, and her two brothers, Donald and Charles, in eternal peace. Ginny's influence will be felt forever, not merely in the legacies of her family but in the countless lives she touched with her compassion and kindness. Her memory will resonate through music, laughter, and the love she so generously shared with the world.