Heather Jean Butcher (née Dunstone)

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1. Our thoughts are with you all, deepest condolences to Uncle Eric, Fiona, Ross, Karinda & Menina, an all her beautiful grandchildren. Sending big hugs to you all from Mildura & Adelaide – Dot, Raeleen, Leanne, Greg, Bronny, Cindy, Ken, Tim (Katrina – dec) and their families xxx

   raeleen blackOctober 23 2021 9:37 am

2. Our thoughts are with you all, deepest condolences to Uncle Eric, Fiona, Ross, Karinda & Menina, an all her beautiful grandchildren. Sending big hugs to you all from Mildura & Adelaide – Dot, Raeleen, Leanne, Greg, Bronny, Cindy, Ken, Tim (Katrina – dec) and their families xxx

   raeleen blackOctober 23 2021 11:22 am

3. My condolences to the Butcher family for your loss Mrs Butcher was a lovely lady always with a smile and a hello when I saw her

   Margaret TaylorOctober 25 2021 9:32 am

4. To Eric and family
   Sincere sympathy on Heathers passing
   Peter and Robyn Clutterbuck

   Robyn ClutterbuckOctober 25 2021 9:41 am

5. To Eric , Menina and family.
   Condolences to you all on the passing of your wife, mum and nana Heather. She will be sadly missed.
   Nev and Rhonice Graham

   Rhonice GrahamOctober 25 2021 10:29 am

6. To Eric, Fiona, Ross, Menina, Karinda and Families.
   Our Deepest Sympathy to you all on your loss of Heather. Fond memories.
   Dawn and Bob Deighton and Family

   Dawn DeightonOctober 25 2021 8:10 pm

7. To Eric and Family,
   Heartfelt sympathy on the passing of Heather.
   A lovely lady whose company we both enjoyed so very much.
   A smile that radiated joy .
   Robyn Howarth and David Mark
   Lake Boga

   Robyn HowarthOctober 25 2021 8:21 pm

8. Dearest Eric, & family
   My heart breaks for you all, what a wonderful friend , we had such wonderful times together , laughter, & the phone calls I will really miss, the most wonderful person I ever new
   Love to you all
   Shelley & Dennis 💕💕💕

   Shelley o’brienOctober 26 2021 11:41 am

9. To Eric and family
   All our sympathy goes to you all at this hard time of Heather’s passing
   Carolyn & Gavin Purton
   Peg Rowe

   carolyn purtonOctober 26 2021 12:22 pm

10. DEEPEST SYMPATHY TO MENINA AND FAMILY ON THE PASSING OF HEATHER. SHE WAS A VERY SPECIAL CUSTOMER OF THE RUSTIC IVY FLORIST AND WILL BE SADLY MISSED.
    FROM LEANE AND THE GIRLS AT THE RUSTIC IVY FLORIST

    LEANE SWINNERTONOctober 26 2021 5:59 pm

11. With Deepest Sympathy to Eric and all family members in the sad passing of Heather she was a very loverly lady and a great friend to me and all who new her as well. From Valerie Parsons

    Valerie ParsonsOctober 26 2021 6:58 pm

12. Deepest sympathy Eric and family.
    A beautiful friendly and caring lady. Heather Always had a smile .
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Love & hug
    Trivia & Bruce Pollard

    Tricia PollardOctober 26 2021 8:38 pm

13. Dear Eric & Family.
    A beautiful friendly and caring lady. Heather Always had a smile .
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    Love & hug
    Tricia & Bruce Pollard

    Tricia PollardOctober 26 2021 8:39 pm

14. Dear Eric and families,

    We were very saddened to hear of Heather’s passing and would like to extend our heartfelt sympathy
    to you all.

    Lyla Cadd, Marilyn and Garry JohnstoneOctober 27 2021 10:11 am

15. We were very saddened to hear of Heathers passing. We will cherish the memories. Condolences to Eric, Menina and Family

    Shane GrahamOctober 27 2021 11:57 am

16. Thinking of you Nene, Billy, Demi & Darcy at this sad time.
    Heather was a lovely, lovely lady and she will be missed by those who knew her.
    Our Love and Wishes to you all.
    Chrissy, Peter and family.

    Mrs Christine CluneOctober 27 2021 2:51 pm

17. To Eric & Family,
    Please accept our most sincere condolences on the passing of Heather.

    Peter & Lesley Franklin

    Peter John FranklinOctober 27 2021 4:10 pm

18. A precious friend for more than 40 years, even though lately we didn’t see as much of each other as we used to growing apart didnt change the fact that for a long time we grew side by side; our roots will always be tangled. I’m glad for that. Heather we will miss your beautiful friendship, thank you for your love, and for being so kind to Maggie, she loved you, and will miss your friendship.
    Deepest sympathy to Eric, Ross, Fiona, Menina and Karinda, and families all of her precious grandchildren. She loved you unconditionally.
    Ian & Clare and Maggie xxx

    Clare VernonOctober 27 2021 7:24 pm

19. Darlings uncle Eric, Fi, Ross, Merina, Karinda and families,
    Toney and I are deeply sorry to hear you have lost your beloved Heather – an extraordinary woman who we know was an integral part of your family and your lives. We can only imagine the immeasurable sadness you are feeling and the void it has left – and our one hope is that given time, all your good memories can bring you a measure of comfort.
    We ourselves will cherish the memories we have of Aunty Heather- and we will miss her dearly.
    Our hearts break with yours ————-

    Bronny and Tony Hatchett (née Oats)October 27 2021 9:33 pm

20. Rest in paradise Nanna Butch ❤️ You would be so proud of how everyone has come together during this hard time. Thank you for being you and so loving during the time I had with you. I already miss the “LN” comments on my photos. I will never forget you and can’t wait till Jacob and I can tell your great-grand children how inspiring, amazing and whole hearted you are. Love always Casey xox

    Cheal CaseyOctober 27 2021 11:46 pm

21. My sincerest condolences to you all. Heather was a lovely client, with never ending advice on gardening. I enjoyed our appointments together. I hope you take comfort in knowing that so many people thought so much of her.
    Regards Melinda.

    Graham MelindaOctober 28 2021 4:43 am

22. To Eric, Menina and family
    We are so sad to hear of Heather’s passing.
    Our sincere condolences to you all for losing such a lovely Wife, Mum and Nana.
    Thinking of you during this sad time.
    Chris & Kathryn Conlan

    Chris & Kathryn ConlanOctober 28 2021 9:01 am

23. To Eric & family , our sincere & deepest sympathy to you all on the sad passing of dear Heather.
    Bernadette & Chris warburton.

    Bern WarburtonOctober 28 2021 9:19 am

24. Heather was a kind and friendly neighbour in Currie Street. My sympathy to Eric and Family.
    Kind regards, Janet Coburn.

    Lecia FrantzOctober 28 2021 9:24 am

25. Heartfelt sympathy to the Family.
    Heather was a very welcome customer when I had Melody’s Kitchen. Jenny💜💙

    Jenny AslingOctober 28 2021 10:04 am

26. Deepest sympathy to Eric and the family, Heather was a beautiful kind lady and will be very missed.

    McAlister SharonOctober 28 2021 1:03 pm

27. S0 sad for you Eric and family – so enjoyed H’s company on Lake Boga T Bone Wednesdays…

    Yvonne A McKerrow JenningsOctober 28 2021 5:54 pm

28. Heather, you were a lovely lady and I will miss seeing your bubbly face. Thankyou for welcoming me into your home and trusting me to clean it the way you liked it. My thoughts are with your husband Eric and Menina, Billy and close and extended families and friends. Rest In Peace beautiful lady xx your favourite cleaner Brianna ❤

    Brianna BoehmOctober 28 2021 8:59 pm

29. Dear Eric and families, I’m so sorry to hear of Heather’s passing. Such a strong and lovely lady.

    Bev AndersonOctober 29 2021 1:27 pm

30. To Eric & Family, Please accept our condolences on this sad occasion for you all, as we were friends and neighbours for many years we share your great loss. Kind regards. Ron and Faye Atkinson.

    Ron AtkinsonOctober 29 2021 6:42 pm

31. Eric, Fiona, Ross, Menina & Karinda and your families,
    Sincere condolences to you all in this very sad time, where we too lost a life time friend from 1960 onwards.

    Bev & Neil Mesley and families

    Neil MesleyOctober 29 2021 7:36 pm

32. Deepest Sympathy to Eric, Menina & family
    I’m so sorry to hear of Heather’s passing.
    Such a beautiful and caring lady.
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Ange GalluccioOctober 30 2021 9:22 pm

33. To Eric, Menina & family , so sorry to hear of Heather’s passing.
    Our deepest and sincere condolences to you all .
    Having the privilege to work with your Proud Wife, Mum and Nan, such a beautiful dedicated hard worker/ carer/ and friend all at ourAlcheringa days. Xxx

    Vicki+DevereuxOctober 31 2021 11:58 pm

34. Nan was a caring, supportive a grandmother and friend, she would always lookout for us. It didn’t take much to make her happy, a phone call, a card or a visit.
    Nans cooking was off the scales, I could almost guarantee if she was coming to visit we would all gain 10KGs, Even the dog…
    I always remember when nan would ask us all what we would like for dinner the first night she was there and we would all say with out a doubt Sausage rolls.
    I know Nan is up there somewhere, keeping an eye on all of us.
    We all love you and all miss you rest in peace Nanny Butch
    Lots of love Cody

    Cody GillNovember 1 2021 10:27 am

35. Nan,
    Today as we say goodbye we all reflect how wonderful and supportive you are and truly grateful to always have you there were needed.
    From the first time we met when I was the new kid on the block and getting to know your youngest, I could see how you are always there for the family with no complaints.
    Remember that first Christmas that Karinda and I were together, you offered on Christmas Eve to babysit Jake so that we could go out and catch up with friends and celebrate Christmas Eve together. I am sure by 3:00 AM you regretted that offer as In our 20’s, like most young couples that go out for a few quiet Christmas eve drinks, that turned into a big night. When we finally got home at some ridiculous time in the morning you were still there up and greeted us with a smile and giggled as tried to quietly play Santa Claus and deliver presents in Jake’s bedroom.
    You know when you needed some work done on your home and we did those renovations? I thought to myself this will have to get me some browny points with the in laws and try and get the “favourite” son in law status as there was some tough competition out there.
    Well I soon blew those points out of the water when Karinda and I announced we were moving interstate, well actually across the other side of the country. I have no doubt as we have discussed many times that was a difficult time for you to let go of your baby however once again there was no complaints and you were very supportive as we headed off on our new adventure to finally call Darwin our home.
    It was great that you were always coming to visit, sometimes for holidays or sometimes because Karinda and I needed your support and assistance. We always knew if needed you would be on the plane in a heartbeat and with us for as long as needed, sometimes months at a time and for that I am so grateful.
    So one word to describe you would be “tough”!
    The one thing that always sticks in my mind is the picture in the toilet at your home.
    That bird eating a frog and although the frogs head is in the bird’s mouth the frog has its hands strangling and clenching the birds neck and the catch phrase “never give up”.
    From the time we met, I could see you as that frog “tough, stubborn and never giving up”
    You were in a lot of pain, it was obvious by all the moans and groans coming out of the bathroom every time you had a shower, or continually needing your heat packs and ointments however you didn’t let that stop you from doing everything you could. Always battling on with life without a complaint and just getting on with it. I know where your daughter gets her tough and resilient attitude from.
    Nan, you weren’t just Nan to us, you were also Nan to so many of our friends and our staff team members as well. We’re all going to miss your support and of course you’re great cooking.
    Good luck up there, old mates got himself one “tough” bugger.
    love Just, (your favourite son in law)

    Justin GillNovember 1 2021 10:55 am

36. Dear nanny butch, thank you for always loving every one of your family members and friends unconditionally. no one knew how to cook nearly as good as you. i will never forget your famous dishes and deserts, your lovely smile and your kind heart. may you rest in peace as you watch over us all, lots of love xoxo

    Bradley GillNovember 1 2021 12:18 pm

37. Dear Menina , Billy, Darcy and Demi , so sorry to hear your sad news of the passing of your dear mum ,
    Sending our love and hugs to you all .
    Wayne and Lydia

    Lydia CondelyNovember 1 2021 12:33 pm

38. Nan,
    As I only met you a few times, you have made a huge impact on me and my children. They are forever nagging me to make your famous meatloaf and sausage rolls. Rest in peace in God’s Paradise Garden Nan ❤❤ 🙏🙏Love Lanh and kids xx

    Lanh PhanNovember 1 2021 2:36 pm

39. Our deepest sympathy to Eric and the family. Heather was a beautiful person and we are so shocked and saddened that she has passed. Our memories of Heather will always be treasured. Our love to Eric Fiona Ross Menina and Karinda
    Love from David and Pat Jackaman

    Pat JackamanNovember 1 2021 6:43 pm

40. My Nan was one of the first women that I ever fell in love with. The warmth that I would feel when she hugged me and told me she loved me with a firm grip and a sneaky little bum tap as she looked up into my eyes, grinning from ear to ear is a feeling that I will always truely miss. She taught me how to love unconditionally and to always be thankful for what I had. She also taught me how to dip my biscuits in a hot cup of coffee right before bed, much to Pops disgust. And that our generation are soft as she pruned her beloved roses on a 43 degree summers day, blood running halfway down her leg, refusing to stop until the job was done… Or the sun had gone down and it was a little bit cooler… She may have been good at pointing out her own imperfections. But she was perfect to me. How lucky I was to have her.

    Darcy CharnockNovember 2 2021 11:11 am

41. My deepest sympathy to Eric, Fiona, Ross, Menina, Karinda and Family.
    Heather was such a lovely lady who always showed phenomenal strength, resilience and courage throughout her entire life. Sending you all my love at this time. Lucy

    Lucy NicholsonNovember 3 2021 10:26 am