George Irwin Fawcett

LAFAYETTE - A gathering of family and friends to celebrate the life of George Irwin Fawcett, 76, will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2019, from 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. at Martin and Castille Funeral Home’s downtown location, 330 St. Landry Street in Lafayette.

A private interment will be held in Lafayette Memorial Park Cemetery. A native of New Orleans and a resident of Lafayette for most of his life, George was a loving

and caring husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend. He retired from SLEMCO after 41 years. He was an avid fan and supporter of UL athletics, especially the softball and baseball teams. George played an integral part in the funding of the UL Softball Indoor Hitting Facility. He was a proud member of the inaugural class inducted into the Louisiana 4-H Hall of Fame. He loved spending time outdoors and keeping his yard pristine.

Survivors include his loving wife of 54 years, Marieta “Missie” Fawcett of Lafayette; one daughter, Karen Fawcett Broussard and her husband, Anthony Broussard of Lafayette; one sister, Carol Sater of Spokane Valley, Wash.; one brother, Robert “Bob” Fawcett and his wife, Kimberly Fawcett of Jennings; one grandson, Cade Stevens; and numerous nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Irwin “Bud” Fawcett and Mary “Betty” Fawcett; one brother, Frederick Fawcett; father-in-law, Clive Hylton; mother-in-law, Anna Rae Morrish Hylton; and one brother-in-law, Bob Sater.

A heartfelt appreciation is extended by the Fawcett family to the ICU and 8th floor doctors, nurses and staff at Lafayette General Medical Center as well as the doctors, nurses and staff of St. Joseph’s Hospice - Carpenter House.

Memorial contributions can be made in George’s name to the UL Softball or Baseball programs, 705 E. St. Mary Blvd., Lafayette, LA 70503.

View the obituary and guestbook online at www.mourning.com.

Published in Jennings Daily News January 3, 2019