Born November 6, 1935, in Tatabánya, Hungary, Margaret fled Hungary during the 1956 revolution and made a life in Fort Wayne, Indiana becoming a U.S. Citizen in 1962. Later, Margaret relocated to Palm Bay, Florida to be close to her family. A freethinker who was passionate about education, equality, and justice, Margaret lived her life speaking freely about what she believed. She loved learning, classical music, cooking, a good sense of humor and gardening.
Margaret was a master gardener that surrounded her home with local flora. She cultivated it over the years to create a magical garden that has brought many people joy and symbolized the thoughtful, hard-working, and resourceful gardener and person she was.
Margaret’s family extends immense gratitude to her best friend, Cheryle Johnson and the Melbourne Garden Club for their support in her final days. Special thanks to her longtime companion James Markin for calling every day.
Margaret was preceded in death by her son, Leslie Vidacs and is survived by her daughter, Barbara Vidacs, her grand-daughter, Vanessa Vidacs, her great grand-daughter Kesi Jackson, and her sisters, Ida Kocsis and Irene Manahan. She also leaves many more family and friends who will miss her dearly.
A celebration of life will be held in Margaret’s garden on Saturday, August 10, from 12-2 PM at 500 Aviation Avenue NE, Palm Bay, Florida. In lieu of flowers, please send donations to the Melbourne Garden Club, c/o Sandy Dix, 6485 Flamingo Rd, Melbourne, Florida, 32904.
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