George Edward Hayward Jr

George Hayward, 50, of Haymarket, Virginia, died peacefully after a long battle with Multiple System Atrophy (MSA). George is survived by Nicole, their twin daughters, Marli and Reilly, and son, Nicholas. The youngest of the late George and Jane Hayward’s six children, George is also survived by his brothers, Thomas and Stephen, and his sisters, Nancy, Barbara, and Christine, and many nieces and nephews. His children were the most important and essential loves of his life. For his love of them, he did not go "gentle into that good night", but fought MSA with tremendous courage, dignity, and determination for over a decade. He was supported and comforted during his long illness by his family and a legion of friends who stood strong for him and who cherish the memories of his courage, his sly sense of humor, and his joy in life. George graduated from Potomac High School and Virginia Tech. He studied civil engineering, earning a Bachelor’s and Master’s degree, as well as his Professional Engineering certification. His passion for engineering stemmed not only from natural curiosity but also from his dedication to improve his community. He worked as a senior project manager for Alpha Corporation overseeing projects as diverse as the survey and refurbishment of the Washington Monument in 1998 to the complex Gainesville I-66 interchange. In his youth, George was always up for a physical challenge whether it was extreme skiing or bungee jumping. George also enjoyed biking and golfing and was a long-time member of Dominion Valley Country Club. An avid soccer fan and excellent player, George earned a soccer scholarship to college. After college, he continued to play in adult leagues. While his illness made it impossible for him to continue playing, MSA could not take away his sheer love of the sport. He took joy in teaching his daughters the game and later coaching their soccer teams. Nothing made George more proud than watching his children excel at sports and teamwork: his daughters in soccer and his son in baseball. If God measures our lives by the love of our family, quality of our friends, joy in life's experiences, and courage in life's adversities, as well as the love of those we leave behind, then He will know that George lived the life given to him to the fullest. The family will receive visitors at Holy Trinity Catholic Church, 8213 Linton Hall Road, Gainesville, Virginia on Saturday, September 12 from 12:00 noon to 1:00 p.m. A funeral mass will be held immediately following at 1:00 p.m. Interment will be private. The family is hosting a celebration of George’s life on Saturday, September 12 at 5:00 p.m. at 916 Neal Drive, Alexandria, Virginia 22308. Per George’s wishes, an education fund has been set up for his children. Donations gratefully accepted at http://www.gofundme.com/7e37qktg.

George Edward Hayward Jr

December 29, 1964 - August 29, 2015