BREMERTON — Mark Fawcett passed peacefully at Harrison Medical Center in Bremerton on Aug. 16.

He grew up in Winona, Minnesota. He met his wife of 46 years, Gay, in Philadelphia at the Buck Ridge Ski Club. He is survived by his wife; daughters, Kim and Susie; and brothers, OJ and Raymond.

Mark attended graduate school at the University of Minnesota, receiving a PhD in organic chemistry. He spent most of his career working for DuPont in Wilmington, Delaware. His passions outside of work included his family, canoeing, and rocks and minerals.

Mark was a member of the U.S. National Whitewater Team in the 1960s and participated in three world championships. He also volunteered as a U.S. swimming official for 20 years.

Mark and Gay moved to Bremerton in 1999, where he could continue pursing his passions. He spent time volunteering for the Kitsap Gem & Mineral Society and was a past president. He also spent time volunteering at the Bremerton and Central Kitsap school district libraries and at Harrison Medical Center Rehab.

At his request, no memorial is planned. He was dearly loved and will be missed by many.

— Family of Mark Fawcett