BUTTERWORTH, Leigh Francis
30.03.1957 – 13.06.2022
Aged 65.
Passed away peacefully at the Korumburra Hospital surrounded by his 5 Girls.
Dearly loved husband of Michele.
Loved and loving father to Stacey, Megan, Erin, And Kate.
Father-in-law to Derek, Duane, and Russell.
Adored Pa to Isla, Poppy, Georgie, Charlotte, Lillian, and Harrison.
Loved and Respected by Many.
Funeral NoticeA Funeral Service to Celebrate the Life of Mr. Leigh Francis Butterworth will be held at the Loch Public Hall, Smith Street, Loch on FRIDAY June 24, 2022, commencing 1.30pm.
Private Cremation
Deepest sympathy to Michelle and girls on the loss of dear Leigh one very genuine and loving man. May he rest in peace. Love to you all Jenny and Peter xxx
June 16, 2022Our loving sympathy to you all . Special hugs for Chelle. No more pain Leigh . Rest peacefully . Dawnie and Ashton and family . ❤️❤️💔💔
June 16, 2022R I P BUDDY …Hoping that your next journey is a safe one ..Sincere hugs and luv to Michelle and the girls and extended family/s…..ROLY and MARIANNE JONES
June 16, 2022Fond memories of a great man. Many great and funny memories of young farmer days.
June 16, 2022
Sincere condolences to Michelle and family.
Peter Eddy. (Ralph).A loved and wonderful Family man and Friend to many.
June 17, 2022
Our deepest sympathy and luv to His Girls and Family/s ……… xo Rob & JanFond memories of a school mate , our thoughts are with you Michelle the girls and their families xx
June 17, 2022
Rod and Judi Spokes and family.To Michelle Stacey Megan Erin and Kate so sorry to hear of Leigh’s passing our thoughts and prayers are with you at this very sad time .
June 17, 2022
Love ❤ to you All ,Len and Carol HooberDear Michelle and girls and families.
June 17, 2022
My thoughts love and prayers are with you all
at this very sad time.
Love Cheryl RoutleyA wonderful, honest, kind and gentle soul with a heart the size of him, taken far too soon.. We will miss his booming laugh, his gentle demeanor, his unwavering friendship and our 4wd trips full of fun and laughter… forever in our hearts and never ever forgotten. All of our love to Michele, all the girls and extended family. Sadly missed… RIP Our dear friend, until we meet again… Trevor, Casey, Jake and Jesse xo
June 17, 2022So sad for your loss Michele and family. Leigh was a dear friend growing up in Dumbalk, at school and playing football . Thinking of you all.
June 17, 2022Can’t believe the last few weeks, my sincere condolences to Michele and all family, such a honest man RIP Leigh 🙏
June 17, 2022My Deepest Sympathy Michele and family on the loss of Leigh
June 17, 2022
All my love MARION XMy Deepest Sympathy to Michele and her family. Thinking of you all at this sad time.
June 17, 2022Leigh you taught us the love of our high country for which we will forever thank you – words cannot express how you have touched our lives – safe journeys my friend
June 17, 2022Sincere condolences to Michele and the girls on the passing of Leigh. We shared many happy, lots of fun times during our Young Farmer days. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Maureen Styles (née Hunter).
June 17, 2022So sad for you all. Leigh was a very genuine gentleman and absolutely adored his family. No more pain.
June 17, 2022
May you treasure all the wonderful memories you shared together. Sincere sympathy.
Julie Hillberg and family xxxxSending all my love and sympathy to Chele and all the girls, uncle Leigh was such an amazing person and the best godfather to me , he will be missed dearly. Love Emy
June 17, 2022Our deepest sympathy to Michele Stacey Megan Erin and Kate and families. Our thoughts and love with you all so sad to hear about your loss.
June 17, 2022
Betty Clarke and Wendy BernaldoThinking about you all and sending much love❤❤❤
June 18, 2022
The Preston & Sneddon familiesxxxx😪❤All our love to you Michele, Stacey, Megan, Erin and Kate.
June 18, 2022
Such a wonderful gift you all have had having this wonderful man in your life.
Fran, Al, Hayley and Jacob.💜Dear Michele, girls and families.
June 18, 2022
So sad to hear of Leigh’s passing, he has always been a very big part of our family and we loved him dearly, we will miss his visits, smiling face and special hugs.
Sleep peacefully now Mouse.
Love you always Uncle Hec, Aunty Elaine Opray and extended families. ❤️❤️Sending my condolences to Michele, Stacey, Megan, Erin and Kate.
June 18, 2022
Hold tight onto the memories and special times. Leigh’s stories to be told and to keep him in your hearts forever xoxoxoSo sorry to hear the sad news about Leigh. My sincere sympathy to Michelle, the girls and their families. Lots of good memories of the Butterworth family at Loch PS and working with Leigh as School Council president during that time. Thinking of you at this very sad time.
June 19, 2022Michele and family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Treasure all the wonderful memories you’ve made in your life together. Leigh is no longer in pain and has gained his angel wings and will be watching over you forever.
June 19, 2022
Love to you all. Lyn Hewson and David Pulham .So sad to hear of Leigh’s passing, thinking of you always, sympathy to Michele and your family .
June 19, 2022Sending our condolences and all our love to Chele, Stacey, Megan, Erin and Kate.
June 19, 2022
Leigh was a great man, a wonderful brother-in-law and uncle to us. We have fond memories of times at Loch, Fish Creek and Waratah Bay.
He will be missed dearly.
Lots of Love Kevin, Vicki, Angus, Clarissa & Emily.❤️❤️❤️Dear Michele and girls and families so sorry for you all ..loosing your lovely Leigh big hugs from Leonie and Alan Hanks
June 20, 2022To Michele and girls and all family members.
So sorry to hear of Leigh’s passing, many memories of our time in Dumbalk and our great neighbours the Butterworths.
Young farmer, babysitting, etc, thanks for the memories Leigh.
Fly high mate.John,Norma,Helen, Kerrie, Christine.
June 20, 2022Memories of great times spent in the bush with Leigh and family. Condolences to Michele and the girls.
June 21, 2022
Brenda and TonyDeepest condolences to Michele & family.
June 21, 2022
Out thoughts are with you all. Helen & Jeff LughettoOur hearts go out to you all. Leigh was a great man and fought hard to stay with you all. Our very best to you Michele.
June 21, 2022
Love Anne & Ross Gilligan. 💗Be at peace Leigh. Big bloke with a big heart you’ve left a big hole in your family’s lives but amazing memories. Love to you all xxx
June 22, 2022Thinking of you Michelle and girls and family at this very sad time . 🌹X
June 22, 2022Uncle Leigh,
June 22, 2022
I have such fond memories growing up in your extended family. So many great memories of the Marshalls and the Butterworth bunch together with you at the heart of it all.
Loads of love to Aunty Michele, Stacey, Megan, Erin and little Kate and families,
Big Kate, Ben and Clover xxxA wonderful man now shining bright in the sky. Look for the brightest star and you’ll find him. Our love to Michele and the rest of his precious family
June 23, 2022
Kate and EmmaDeepest sympathy to all the family from the Newman family, your Sweeney’s Lane neighbours in Dumbalk a lifetime ago. A great friend and companion throughout those early years, through school and football. Words can’t express our sorrow that you can’t keep enjoying the young family who regard you so highly, particularly Michelle and the girls. RIP mate
June 23, 2022A man of true grit, honour and a kind heart. You took the time to teach and mentor me and for that I’m forever grateful and thankful. you are a great friend and will be missed by so many, rest easy box head and no doubt we’ll hear that booming voice still down here.
June 24, 2022Our deepest sympathy goes to Michele and the family on the loss of Leigh. You are in our thoughts and prayers at this hard & sad time. Treasure all the memories and may he rest in peace xx
June 24, 2022Deepest Sympathy to Michelle and girls on your sad loss
Love
June 24, 2022
John & Thelma Hutchison