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PAATSCH, Leon Carl

Born Wednesday September 30, 1936. Passed away Monday June 05, 2023.


Passed away peacefully with family by his side.
Loved husband of Josie. Loving father of Caroline and Gavan. Loved father in-law of Sheree. Treasured grandad to Chloe, Charlie, Georgia; Lewis, Jack and Tilly.

Funeral notice


Service

Tuesday June 13, 2023

Requiem Mass for the repose of the soul of Mr. Leon Carl Paatsch will be offered at St. Mary's Catholic Church, Gellibrand Street, Colac on Tuesday, June 13, 2023 commencing at 1:30 p.m.

The Funeral will leave the Church at the conclusion of Mass for the Colac Lawn Cemetery.

For those who are unable to attend, CLICK HERE to view the live stream.

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  1. Deepest sympathy to Josie and family.
    My love and prayers are with you.

    Jenny Ryan

    June 22, 2023 9:40 pm

  2. Deepest sympathy to Josie, Caroline, Gavan & families on the loss of Leon, loved cousin of Faye & Merv Brunt (dec) . We all have lovely memories of our time shared on the trip to Alice Springs so much laughter & enjoyment shared by us all. Sorry that we culd not attend Leons mass but watched it on the live stream. May he RIP all our love to you all.
    Jeanette, Simon, Jack & Meghan Brumby

    JEANETTE BRUMBY

    June 16, 2023 8:58 pm

  3. To Josie, Caroline Gavin and families ,

    My deepest sympathy at your sad loss, loving memories of a special big Cousin,
    fondly remember our Cards and monopoly games,
    My thoughts and prayers are with you all
    Love Geraldine Taylor

    Geraldine Taylor

    June 15, 2023 9:06 pm

  4. Deepest sympathy to Josie, Caroline, Gavan and family on the loss of your beloved Leon. You are in our thoughts and prayers xx
    Judy Carr and family

    Judy Carr

    June 14, 2023 5:53 pm

  5. The members of the Probus Club of Colac send their condolences to Josie, Caroline, Gavan and family on the loss of Leon , a member of our club since 2015.
    May he rest peacefully

    PROBUS CLUB OF COLAC

    June 14, 2023 11:56 am

  6. Our deepest sympathy to Josie, Caroline, Gavan and family. Thinking of you all at this very sad time. Love Sandra & Stephen Lawrence and family.

    Sandra Lawrence

    June 13, 2023 6:14 pm

  7. Dear Josie, Caroline, Gavan, & families our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    We apologize for not being at Leon’s funeral as we are away. We were pleased to be able to watch the livestream. Deepest sympathy David & Margret 🌹🌹

    David & Margret Barry

    June 13, 2023 5:12 pm

  8. Dear Josie Caroline Gavin Sheree and families Our thoughts are with you all on the loss of Leon may you treasure the memories he has left you all with love Nola Curley and families 💕💕

    Nola McGuane

    June 13, 2023 5:11 pm

  9. To Josie,Caroline,Gavan and families

    Deepest sympathy our thoughts are with you at this sad time.
    Many happy memories .

    Pauline,Ross,Marc David,Phillippa & families.

    Pauline Chippindall

    June 13, 2023 1:20 pm

  10. My condolences to Josie, Caroline ,Gavan on the Passing of Leon ,Thinking of you all.
    Marianne Finn

    Marianne Finn

    June 13, 2023 12:35 pm

  11. Our deepest sympathy to Josie, Caroline, Gavan and families on your loss. Thinking of you all at this sad time.

    Ann And Kevin Westwood

    June 13, 2023 11:53 am

  12. So sad to hear of Leon's passing
    Our deepest sympathy to Josie, Caroline, Gavan and families from cousins

    Keith and Sandra Bell, Andrew, Stephanie and Hilary families 🌹

    Keith And Sandra Bell

    June 13, 2023 9:41 am

  13. To Gavan, Sheree and family please accept my deepest sympathy on this very sad occasion and my condolences to all the Paatsch family.

    Rod Cartwright

    Rod Cartwright

    June 12, 2023 9:20 pm

  14. My deepest sympathy to Josie,Caroline and Gavin and families, special and loving memorials of my dear cousin.

    Veronica Inglis

    June 12, 2023 8:06 pm

  15. Josie, Caroline , Gavin + families
    Our thoughts + sincerest sympathy are with you all
    - Phil, Deb, Celeste &Taneka Neale 💐

    Phil & Deb Neale

    June 12, 2023 5:25 pm

  16. My deepest sympathy to Josie, Gavin, Caroline Sheree, and families.Loving memories of a dear cousin. Mary Stoddart.

    Mary Stoddart

    June 12, 2023 1:30 pm

  17. So sad to hear this news, deepest sympathy to Josie, Caroline, Gavan and families.
    Thinking of you all at this sad time.
    From Saveria, Wayne, Karina and Nicolette Alsop xx

    SAVERIA Alsop

    June 11, 2023 7:15 pm

  18. Dear Josie, Caroline, Gavan, Sheree and family,
    Our deepest sympathy on the passing of Leon our much loved brother in law. Great memories of times spent with you all.
    Thinking of you all at this time.
    Love and prayers Jack, Barbara Farley and family ❤️

    Jack And Barbara Farley

    June 11, 2023 11:00 am

  19. To Josie, Caroline & Gavan
    Sending you condolences upon the loss of Leon.
    Leon & my father (Gordon Graham) were best mates.
    May they both be catching up on all the Alvie gossip !

    Alison Cartwright

    June 10, 2023 7:41 pm

  20. Deepest Sympathy to Josie, Caroline and Gavan
    So sorry to hear about Leon’s passing
    Will always remember the chats we had regarding his knowledge about cattle and the land
    Thanks for being a lovable Grand Dad to Chloe,Charlie and Georgia
    RIP Leon
    Your friend Dean .

    Dean Grist

    June 10, 2023 6:46 pm

  21. Our deepest sympathies to Josie, Caroline and family on your loss.
    Thinking of you at this time.
    Cam and Nola DeLorenzo and family

    N DeLorenzo

    June 09, 2023 8:20 pm

  22. To Gav, Sheree and family my thoughts are with at this sad time
    Alice Doyle

    Alice Doyle

    June 09, 2023 2:45 pm

  23. To Josie, Caroline, Gavan and families
    Sending much love and sympathy. Thinking of you.
    Trina

    Ketrina Hester

    June 09, 2023 1:54 pm

  24. Deepest sympathy to Josie, Caroline, Galvan and families. Thinking of you all at this difficult time. Best wishes Raffie, Paul, Sophie and Archie.🌹

    Paul Millar

    June 09, 2023 12:56 pm

  25. To Mrs Grist, Caroline, Chloe, Charlie and Georgia and Gavin, Sheree, Lewis, Jack and Tilly,
    Deepest sympathy to you all on your loss.
    Keeping you in our thoughts
    Bill, Deb, Megan and Tim Parker x

    Debra Parker

    June 09, 2023 12:15 pm

  26. To Josie...Caroline, Chloe, Charlie & Georgia
    Gavan, Sheree, Lewis, Jack & Tilly.
    Thinking of you all at this sad time. Treasure the many happy memories Leon has left behind.
    " Sweet is the peace that ends all pain."
    Rest in peace Leon.
    Love from Betty and families xx

    Betty Skinner

    June 08, 2023 9:38 pm

  27. Deepest sympathy to Josie and Caroline ,Chloe Charlie and Georgia we are sorry for your loss thinking of you at this sad time
    Jim and Margaret Allan and family

    Margaret Allan

    June 08, 2023 9:06 pm

  28. My deepest sympathy to you Josie, Caroline and Gavin on the passing of Leon, husband and father. Leon and Bill’s friendship goes back to their teens. Bill always looked forward to their chats and catch up over the years.
    Love to you all and cherish your memories
    Verna, Bronwyn and Lindon

    Verna Egan

    June 08, 2023 8:56 pm

  29. To Josie,Caroline, Gavin and family we send deepest sympathy at this very sad time.
    Bernie and Jennine Mahoney

    J And B Mahoney

    June 08, 2023 8:08 pm

  30. To Josie, Caroline, Gavin and Families .
    We are so sorry for your loss. Sending you all our love at this sad time.

    Tracey & Leon Barry

    Tracey Barry

    June 08, 2023 2:47 pm

  31. Our Deepest sympathy and love to you all x
    Dean, Jo & Max Hutchinson

    Jo Hutchinson

    June 08, 2023 1:15 pm

  32. Deepest Sympathy to the Paatch family. So many childhood memories of ' Paatchy' coming around for a chat with my Dad in the shed.

    Sharyn Denise Newton

    June 07, 2023 10:18 pm

  33. My deepest sympathy to Josie, Caroline, Gavan and families at this very sad time.
    Our thoughts are with you.

    Claire Hynes and Mary Lanskey (Hynes)

    Claire Hynes

    June 07, 2023 8:47 pm

  34. To Gavan , Sheree & family, we are so sorry for your loss. Please know we are thinking of you all in this heartbreaking difficult time.
    Deepest condolences
    Gary & Tracey

    Tracey Brown

    June 07, 2023 5:45 pm

  35. Dear Josie - sending our sincere sympathy to you and your families.
    From Jan and Laurie Shaw.

    Jan Shaw

    June 07, 2023 4:22 pm

  36. To Gavan, Sheree and family and the extended Paatsch family, thinking of you at this difficult time

    Darron Rippon

    June 07, 2023 9:41 am

  37. So sad to hear this news, deepest sympathy to you Josie, Caroline, Gavan and families. Thinking of you all, from Judy Jackson

    Judy Jackson

    June 06, 2023 9:17 pm