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FAWCETT, Zelma Phyllis (née Coote)

Born on October 16, 1925. Passed away February 24, 2022.

Dearly loved wife of George (dec.).
Loving mother and mother-in-law of Phillip (dec.) and Kate, Gregory and Gay, Jim and Joan, Kathi and Ian. Grandmother of 13, Great grandmother of 26.
Passed away peacefully on Thursday 24th February. We as a family would like to express our appreciation of the care and love of Mums second family at Woorayl Lodge and the doctors from Leongatha Health Care.

Funeral Notice

A Memorial Service to Celebrate the life of Zelma Phyllis Fawcett will be held at St. Peters Anglican Church, 2 Bruce Street, Leongatha on Friday March 11, 2022 at 1:00pm.

The Service will be livestreamed to view please click here.

Private Burial.

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  1. Lovely memories of a lovely lady Condolences to all the family.Kerrie and Terry Johnson

    Kerrie Johnson February 27, 2022

  2. Condolences to all of the families.
    Not many left in their Monday arvo group now.
    Zel was always full of life and always up for a chat.
    Love from Leila White and all of our family
    Xo

    Leila Wilson February 27, 2022

  3. condolences to Greg, Jim, Kathi and family for the loss of Mum. Murray & Chris Leitch.

    murray leitch February 28, 2022

  4. Deepest sympathy to all the Fawcett family.
    A lovely lady. A very dear friend to my Mum & Dad.
    Zel will be missed by all.
    Love from Sue & Sam Dowd & family.

    Sue Dowd February 28, 2022

  5. Deepest sympathy to all the Fawcett family on the sad passing of Zel. A lovely lady who enjoyed a chat and will be missed by all who knew her. Long time friend of mum and dad..
    RIP Zel.
    Love Pam Stevic and family.

    Pam Stevic February 28, 2022

  6. Leongatha Probus Club send condolences to the Fawcett family on the passing of Zel. She was a founding member of our club, and she will be missed.

    Helen Brereton February 28, 2022

  7. Beautiful lady always a lady. Thinking of Zel’s family sending lots of love

    Cheryl Pritchard February 28, 2022

  8. Thinking of you all at the sad loss of your dear Zel. Such a lovely lady. 💞💞 Heather and Peter Grist

    Heather Grist February 28, 2022

  9. Sincerest condolences to Jim, Joan and family on the passing of Zel. I have such fond memories of her caring and friendly nature. Love to you all at this time. Marc Fidler

    Marc Fidler February 28, 2022

  10. Losing someone who has always been there leaves a huge void in your life that no one else can fill. Our thoughts are with you Kathi, Ian and family. Margaret and John Yates

    Margaret Yates February 28, 2022

  11. Deepest sympathy to all the family, our thoughts are with you all on the passing of Zel. Very fond memories of a bright and lovely lady and a dear friend to mum and dad (Wal and Iris Slaney).
    Love Joy and Vic Davey. Xx

    Joy DAVEY February 28, 2022

  12. Condolences to all Zels family. Zel you were and still are our mum’s best friend. We have fond memories over the years of your laughter smiles and stories of adventures and holidays with mum and dad, Wal and Iris and others and appreciated you being my mum’s partner at our wedding.
    Bev and Steve Water and family.

    Beverley Olle-Water March 1, 2022

  13. To Kathi and family,
    So sorry to hear of the passing of Zel. Fond childhood memories of a lovely lady, in Owen Street.
    Love Betty Thomson (nee Duryea)

    Leanne Thomson March 1, 2022

  14. Our deepest sympathy to Jim, Joan and families on the loss of your Mum and Nan . Thinking of you all in this sad time . Love Will, Elise, Jason and Travis

    Will & Elise Kennedy March 2, 2022

  15. So very sad to hear of Great Auntie Zel’s passing. She was one of a kind and will be dearly missed.

    No doubt she and my grandmother Doreen will be having a great chat together and with the rest of the siblings – sure to be a raucous time!

    With love to all her family,
    Karen (Lyn and Lynton’s daughter)

    Karen Lawson March 2, 2022

  16. So sad to hear of Zel’s passing Kathi What a wonderful life she had.Always smiling and oh she was dressed so smart
    I had many wonderful chats at work with her and always kept me up to dare with her family
    She was loved and will never be forgotten
    Marg (Benson) Johnson

    Marg Johnson March 2, 2022

  17. Deepest sympathy Jim, Joan and extended family on the loss of your Mum Zel. Thinking of you. Precious memories are yours to keep. Helen and Peter Kerr.

    Helen March 2, 2022

  18. Such a lovely vibrant lady.
    Our love and condolences to Joan Jim and the Fawcett family

    Ted lyn martin March 3, 2022

  19. To Jim and Joan and family
    Our sincere condolences on the passing of such a beautiful wonderful lady Zelma.
    Billy, Betty Clarke
    Wendy , Dave Bernaldo and family

    Wendy Bernaldo March 3, 2022

  20. We have lovely memories of our dearest Auntie Zel – a cheerful, lively lady with a great sense of fun and always a delight to be with. We share your feeling of loss at her passing and will always remember her and cherish the love and joy she brought to our lives.
    Lyn and Lynton. XX

    Lynette Mott March 4, 2022

  21. Jim and Joan, Kathi and Ian, Greg and families,

    Sincere condolences to you all.

    It was a privilege to have known your beautiful Zel.

    Sweet dreams lovely lady.

    Joan and Ross ❤️

    Eldred Joan March 9, 2022

  22. My love and best wishes to the Fawcett family. The loss of a mother, grandmother and great grandmother is hugely significant and my thoughts are with you.

    Jan Martin March 9, 2022

  23. Dear cousins and families. Just learned today of the passing of Aunty Zelma. My mother’s (Annie Florence) youngest sister. Thinking of happy times of yesteryear and of a loving and vibrant aunt. Never to be forgotten. Deepest condolences.

    Laurelei Duggan March 10, 2022

  24. Sincere condolences to Jim, Joan and family. Thinking of you during this sad time. Xo
    Kate Danby & Ken Smirk

    Kate Danby March 10, 2022