George W. Michaud

BRANDON, Fla. – With heartfelt sorrow the family of George W. Michaud, 63, announce his passing from natural causes on Sept. 15, 2021.

George was born in Caribou, Maine and grew up in Fairfield, the son of the late Wilbert L. Michaud and Maxine Michaud Morissette. George attended local schools and was a 1977 graduate of Lawrence High School. Shortly after graduation, George enlisted in the United States Air Force and went on to have a very successful military career.

During George’s military service he was stationed all over the world, serving in Egypt, Turkey, Japan, and Saudi Arabia as well as throughout the United States. He served with distinction in the first Gulf War. George was stationed at MacDill Air Force Base Tampa when he retired as a Tech Sargent in 1998 and made the Tampa Bay area his home.

George continued to work upon retirement, first for IBM, and then for Menzies Aviation at the Tampa Bay International Airport.

George was predeceased by his father, Wilbert L. Michaud

He is survived by his mother, Maxine Michaud Morissette; his siblings, Terry Michaud and his wife Lori, Theresa Sullens, Roger Michaud, Bernadette Staples and her husband Lloyd, Kevin Michaud, Elizabeth Surrette; Denver Brown and his wife Victoria, and Elmer Brown and his wife Debbie; and by several nieces, nephews, cousins, aunts, and uncles.

George is further survived by his “Florida Family”, Lonnie Williams, Lisa and Carlos Luna, and numerous friends and co-workers.

A graveside service with military honors will be held at 1 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 15 at Maplewood Cemetery in Fairfield.

Arrangements are in the care of Lawry Brothers Funeral Home, 107 Main St. Fairfield where condolences may be shared with the family on the obituary page of the website at http://www.familyfirstfuneralhomes.com