Andrew Steven (Butch) McKay

Born on September 7, 1950 . Passed away on July 16, 2022 .

Passed away suddenly at Epworth Melbourne on July 16th. Loved father and father in law of Troy and Melanie, Kylie and Shoey(Dec). Grandpa and pa to Callum, Ethan, Mackenzie and Amelia. Loved brother and brother in law to Carol and Neville, Lorraine (Ned), Jenny and Doug (Dec). Uncle to many.
You will live in our hearts always.

Funeral Notice

Service held Monday July 25, 2022 - 1:30pm

A Funeral service will be held for Andrew Steven (Butch) McKay at the Grain Shed, Church of Christ, 2-8 King Street, Swan Hill on Monday 25th July commencing at 1:30pm. Burial will follow at Swan Hill Memorial Park, Lawn D.
The service will be live streamed. Please go to the Live Streaming tab on our home page (passcode provided to family).
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  1. Sincere Condolences to all of Butch’s family,many good memories whenever we met Butch.R.I.P.mate.From Lyall & Lynda Smith.

    Lyall SmithJuly 18 2022 5:48 pm

  2. Sincere Condolences to all of Butch’s family,many good memories whenever we met Butch.R.I.P.mate.From Lyall & Lynda Smith.

    Lyall SmithJuly 18 2022 5:50 pm

  3. My deepest sympathy goes out to the Mckay family.a very good friend who always injoyed a good conversation, will be sadly missed by all..

    Jeffrey parsonsJuly 18 2022 9:48 pm

  4. To all Butchs family our thoughts and prayers are with you all love from Rod and Glenys Perris and

    Glenys perrisJuly 19 2022 7:47 am

  5. Our sincere sympathy and thoughts are with you all Kylie, Troy, Carol, Ned , Jen and families on the sad passing of Butch. Thinking of you all. Greville and Marg.

    Marg DevereuxJuly 19 2022 9:37 am

  6. Thinking of Butch’s family- so sad to hear of his passing & can’t believe he won’t get any more trips away-
    RIP Butch – will miss the phone calls- thinking of you Ned,Fred,&Carol xx

    Anne PrattJuly 19 2022 12:40 pm

  7. To Carol, Ned and families. So sorry to hear about Butch’s passing.
    Great memories of when he used to bring his books in when he operated the Speewa Punt. Some very funny conversations about that and his travels around the country.
    RIP Butch, Geoff & Julie Hinton.

    Geoff HintonJuly 19 2022 1:55 pm

  8. Condolences to all of Butch’s family , we were shocked to hear of his passing..
    Will miss our chats on all of your travels and the
    advice you passed on when we would call in
    asking about Motorhomes …
    We will be thinking of you in our Travels
    Jack & Deb Bennett

    Jack BennettJuly 19 2022 3:15 pm

  9. Dear Ned Fred Carol and families.We we’re so sad to hear of Butch’s passing .Such a beautiful man with a heart larger than life .Russ has fond and funny memories.Rest in peace Butch .Jenni and Russell Cameron .

    Jenni CammeronJuly 19 2022 6:15 pm

  10. Ned, Kylie and the McKay family. Thinking of you all at this sad time. A beautiful man, happy, friendly and always up for a chat. Rip Butch. From Cate, Aldo and Barb.

    Catherine IsmaJuly 19 2022 6:35 pm

  11. So sorry to hear the sad news..Condolences to all the family..sorry we cannot be there at his funeral as we are in Queensland…regards Elaine and Ian Lawry

    Elaine LawryJuly 19 2022 7:32 pm

  12. Sending deepest sympathy to all of Butch’s family, thinking of you at this very sad time. RIP Butch.
    Rusty & Jen

    Jenny RustJuly 19 2022 8:25 pm

  13. Thinking of all families at the sad time..We are so going to miss all the chatter from Butch and his problem solving..A great guy. Vallereen and Alan Lindsay

    Vallereen LindsayJuly 19 2022 9:22 pm

  14. Sincere condolences to all of Butch’s family , my thoughts and prayers are with you all . Robyn Fulford

    Robyn FulfordJuly 20 2022 9:37 am

  15. Sending deepest sympathy to all of Butch’s family. A great guy who was loved by many. Will be greatly missed. Thinking of you all at this sad time. Diane & Norman Condely.

    Diane Hurry-CondelyJuly 20 2022 11:26 am

  16. Condolences to Ned, Kylie and the McKay family.

    Rosalee and Ken Parry

    Rosalee ParryJuly 20 2022 6:22 pm

  17. My deepest Sympathy and Condolences to all the McKay family on the very sad passing of Butch he will be greatly missed by everybody who new him. From Val Parsons and family “Speewa”.

    Valerie ParsonsJuly 20 2022 6:57 pm

  18. My deepest Sympathy and Condolences to all the McKay family on the very sad passing of Butch he will be greatly missed by everybody who new him. From Val Parsons and family “Speewa”.

    Valerie ParsonsJuly 20 2022 6:58 pm

  19. Our thoughts & prayers are with Butch’s family. Rest easy old mate.

    DJ & DeniseJuly 20 2022 7:34 pm

  20. To all of Butch’s Family , thinking of you all at this very sad time , Butch will be so sorely missed by all that knew him , a great bloke with a heart of gold who had time for everyone.
    Sending our deepest sympathy
    We will miss you Butch
    Dawne & Peter Holland

    Dawne HollandJuly 20 2022 7:35 pm

  21. To all of Butch’s Family , thinking of you all at this very sad time , Butch will be so sorely missed by all that knew him , a great bloke with a heart of gold who had time for everyone.
    Sending our deepest sympathy
    We will miss you Butch

    Dawne and Peter HollandJuly 20 2022 7:37 pm

  22. Our deepest sympathy to Carol, Neville, Tracey, Leonie, Heidi & family. A grand man with a grand heart. Rest peacefully Butch.

    Simone & Mark WestonJuly 20 2022 8:15 pm

  23. Such sad news. Our condolences to all of Butch’s family. We have many good memories of chats with Butch. He always said hello and always had a smile. May he Rest In Peace.

    Colleen and Paul Wiseman and familyJuly 20 2022 8:22 pm

  24. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. A friend to many and and all round lovely bloke who will be missed. Love Narelle & Danny and family.

    Narelle LoweJuly 20 2022 8:25 pm

  25. To Kylie Troy Carol Ned Jenny and families, thinking of you all at this very sad and difficult time. Butch will be truly missed from our whole family, but looking through mums photos lately there has been so many memories to keep and hold onto.
    RIP Butch
    Tamika & Shane Skelsey

    Tamil SkelseyJuly 20 2022 8:47 pm

  26. Butch

    Any conversation with you was never straight forward. One of natures true gentleman who always had the answers.

    To Ned, Kylie and families, my sympathies

    Tony ScottJuly 20 2022 10:56 pm

  27. Sending sincere sympathy to Ned and Butch’s Family. Fond memories of Butch when he was Ferrymaster of the Speewa Ferry. He was always friendly, obliging and enjoyed a chat. RIP Butch.

    Marilyn & Russell LockhartJuly 21 2022 1:34 pm

  28. Our heart felt condolences to Carol, Nev, Ned, Jenny and all your families.
    Growing up with Butch has left our family with such great memories. He was a good friend with a heart of gold and always happy.
    Butch you will not be forgotten.
    Kathy & Peter
    Val & Ron
    Trev @ Toni

    Kathy WisemanJuly 21 2022 6:27 pm

  29. Our heart felt condolences to Carol, Nev, Ned, Jenny and all your families.
    Growing up with Butch has left our family with such great memories. He was a wonderful friend, always happy and had a heart of gold.
    Butch, you will not be forgotten.
    Kathy & Peter
    Val & Ron
    Trev @ Toni

    Kathy WisemanJuly 21 2022 6:31 pm

  30. Our heart-felt condolences to Carol, Nev, Ned, Jenny and all your families.
    Growing up with Butch has left our family with such great memories. He was a wonderful friend, always happy and had a heart of gold.
    Butch, you will not be forgotten.
    Kathy & Peter
    Val & Ron
    Trev @ Toni

    Kathy WisemanJuly 21 2022 6:34 pm

  31. Deepest sympathies to Carol,Ned ,Jenny and families .It’s hard to lose a sibling ,but just remember all the great times RIP Butch
    Beverley D’Arcy and Family xx

    Beverley DarcyJuly 21 2022 6:42 pm

  32. Our condolences to family on the sudden passing of Butch.
    Remembering all the chats while using the ferry, and then as neighbours in Federal Square. Rest in peace Butch.
    Regards Rob and Lorraine James.💐

    Lorraine JamesJuly 22 2022 9:08 am

  33. Heartfelt condolences
    Easter won’t be the same with you not there telling all your stories
    RIP Butch
    Eilane @ Barry Retallick

    Eilane RetallickJuly 22 2022 2:01 pm

  34. Sincere condolences Ned, Fred and families, thinking of you at this sad time. RIP Butch
    With love Judy and Peter Scougall

    Judy ScougallJuly 22 2022 2:34 pm

  35. Deepest sympathy to all the family, sending you all much love. RIP Butch.
    Marion and Darryl Domaille

    Marion DomailleJuly 22 2022 2:39 pm

  36. condolences to Troy Meleni and boys , Kylie and girls Boonga Smithy Ned Fred thinking of you all on the passing of Butch he was a true friend to all loved by everyone and was such a big softy and will sadly be missed love to all Marie and Bill and family xx

    marie macumberJuly 22 2022 3:44 pm

  37. To all of Butch’s family, our sincere sympathy on his sudden passing. No longer able to chide him on what we could see on his TV. Rest peacefully Butch. Kevin & Joan

    Joan VivianJuly 22 2022 9:27 pm

  38. condolences to Butch’s family on the sad passing of Butch, taken too soon

    Andy WilliamsonJuly 23 2022 10:21 pm

  39. To all of Butch’s Family , Sending all my Love Thoughts & Prayers at this very Sad Time , Butch was a Gentle Soul and always had a story to tell . May he Rest Peacefully. Love to you All 💕 Troy Kylie Carol Ned & my Beautiful Friend Fred 💞
    Beth McMahon Coby & Family …

    Beth McMahonJuly 24 2022 2:51 pm

  40. Thinking of you all at this very sad time RIP Butch

    Jessie BellJuly 24 2022 7:38 pm

  41. To all of Butch’s family at this sad time from Shorty & Cecilia McCaig and the Murray Downs Bowls Club

    Garry McCaigJuly 24 2022 9:47 pm

  42. Sending our deepest sympathy to all Butch’s family,we sure will miss Butch’s chats .Our memories of you will never be forgotten. Sending our luv
    Marg & Geoff Newman

    Margaret NewmanJuly 25 2022 11:53 am

  43. Saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Butch. Love and deepest sympathy to Troy, Kylie, Carol and Neville, Ned, Jenny and families. RIP Butch.

    Gerard & Kath MaherJuly 25 2022 4:23 pm

  44. Thinking of Butch’s family, especially Carol, Lorraine and Jenny, sorry we were not able to attend Butch’s Funeral. Will miss catching up with Butch at Bowls, many memories from growing up at Tyntynder Central.
    Lucy and David Thomas
    Lucy Thomas

    LucyJuly 26 2022 11:27 am

  45. Deepest sympathy to all of Butch’s family. So very sorry he has passed. He had a wicked sense of humour. RiP Butch

    Sue EvansJuly 30 2022 11:48 am

  46. Deepest sympathy to Troy,Kylie,carol, Ned, Jenny & family
    On the passing of Butch. A friend to everyone , fond memories of stories told .
    Graeme & Robyn Kelly

    RobynJuly 30 2022 6:21 pm

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