EASTWELL – Leith (Bluey)

Born on August 23, 1947. Passed away February 22, 2022.

Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family and his dog Penny on the 22nd of February 2022 aged 74.

Loved and loving husband of Denise.

Much loved father and father in law of Ainsley, Darron, Kerryn and David.

Loved Poppy of Lachlan and Jaymi, Ashley and Bec, Shaun, Tom, Patrick, Damon, and Abby.

Funeral Notice
Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel 6 Ollerton Ave, MoeView Map
The funeral service and committal for cremation for Leith (Bluey) Eastwell will be held at Latrobe Valley Funeral Services Chapel, 6 Ollerton Ave Moe, on Friday (4th March 2022) commencing at 10.30am.

In lieu of flowers, donations to the Cancer Council would be appreciated, envelopes at the service.

This service will also be livestreamed.

To view the livestream, please CLICK HERE.
Tributes
  1. To a old friend and Sapper. All the best Mate. They shell on grow old as we grow old.. RIP old mete. Up the old red roster..

    Bob Pride February 25, 2022
  2. Farewell to a local legend, a top bloke, a prolific joke teller, a brave fighter, a top sportsman, footy coach and genuine friend, who’s heart never left Moe! Sincere sympathies to Denise and all the family following their long journey with Bluey also! Sad that he can’t see the flags currently flying at half mast for him, at the Moe RSL! R.I.P. Bluey, for you’ve truly earned it! Lest we forget 🌹🏉🇦🇺

    Maree and Jon Hall February 25, 2022
  3. RIP Bluey you will be missed by many.

    Brian Romeril February 26, 2022
  4. To our friend goodbye we will miss you

    Max and Christine Rathmell February 26, 2022
  5. Condolences to Bluey’s family.
    Thanks Bluey for dropping in to visit
    fellow sapper.
    John Ricardo. RIP.

    Marg& John Ricardo February 26, 2022
  6. Deepest sympathy to Denise and family at this sad time, a true fighter at rest.
    Many great memories of Blueys time with the Hill End Football Club .
    Norman and Rhonda Mether

    Rhonda Mether February 26, 2022
  7. Deepest sympathy to Denise and family
    Our love and thoughts are with you all
    at this sad time
    Geoff and Jenny Laidlaw

    Geoff and Jenny February 27, 2022
  8. So sorry to hear the sad news Denise & family. Leith fought a tough battle A life well lived.. RIP go the Tigers..

    Len Rawlings February 27, 2022
  9. Seeya blue,many great memories.our sympathies to denise and family from dave n kerry wood

    Dave wood February 27, 2022
  10. Deepest sympathy to Denise and all Family members on the very sad passing of Bluey.. Bluey a great and very proud Family man to all Friends a True Blue Aussie 🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 Rest In Please Mate

    Kerry and Robyn Edwards February 27, 2022
  11. I DID’NT GET TO KNOW YOU LONG ENOUGH I REMEMBER OUR CHATS WE HAD ,MATE YOU LEFT AN IMPRESSION WITH ME THAT I’LL NEVER FORGET, BUT ONCE A COCKIE ALWAY’S A COCKIE . R.I.P BLUEY

    ken capper February 27, 2022
  12. We didn’t know each other for long brother
    But you will be missed and always on my mind.
    RIP mate .

    Kerry Cameron February 27, 2022
  13. Bluey, one of life’s true gentlemen. A school mate, friend, fellow bowler ,Moe boy and a great sense of humour . Our sincere condolences to Denise and all your family. RIP

    Leigh & Robyn Dodd February 27, 2022
  14. Our love and condolences to Denise, Ainsley, Darron and Kerryn. He was a great long time friend, we will miss him. XO

    Gags and Avril Gallagher February 28, 2022
  15. The President and Members of the Lindenow Bowls Club offer our deepest condolences to the Eastwell family on their loss. Bluey was a terrific man, a great clubman and will always be remembered as a valued and cherished member of our bowls club. We will all miss you Bluey.

    Lindenow Bowls Club February 28, 2022
  16. Our sincere condolences to Denise, Ainsley, Darron, Kerryn and David and families. Leith will be remembered as a lovely man who was always so friendly, warm, and welcoming, a man who took the time to talk to people and showed a genuine interest in what others were doing. Thinking of you all during this sad time – Dean and Kylie Alger xxx

    Dean and Kylie Alger February 28, 2022
  17. Deepest sympathy to you all on the passing of your loving husband, dad and granddad xxx

    Kerry Johnson and family xxx February 28, 2022
  18. Sincere Condolences to Denise and family, at this sad time on the passing of Bluey… Thinking of you all..🌹🌹 Kathy Ricky and Leigh Rose. BLUEY REST IN PEACE.

    Kata Rose February 28, 2022
  19. Denise, Ainsley, Kerryn and David, Darron and your grandchildren, we send our sympathy to you all. Will miss Leiths jokes and comments on FB that gave us many laughs. Love to you all Darla and Bruce

    Darla and Bruce Spunner February 28, 2022
  20. So sad to hear of Bluey’s passing. We enjoyed good time together. A man of honesty and integrity who was loved by his fellow soldiers. All my Sympathy and love to Denise and Family at this very sad time.
    A true Soldier. Glenn James and Family

    GLENN JAMES February 28, 2022
  21. Rest easy Bluey.you were a great Moe bloke.our deepest sympathy to Denise and family,from Evan and Florence.

    Evan and Florence Platschinda February 28, 2022
  22. Such an amazing person great father and loving husband , he was definitely a gentleman in every way
    We will miss him very much
    Sharron Beal Cordner
    Dennis Cordner

    Sharron Beal Cordner February 28, 2022
  23. Farewell Leith. You were a great man and loved by so many. You did so much in your life bringing people together. Your younger life in Moe where you lived your life to the fullest.. Your sense of Humour, Serving your country and all you went through while you fought this battle. My condolences to Denise and family I will be thinking of you all especially Friday, apology’s for not being there but I will be watching on line from Nowra NSW x

    Pat Fordham February 28, 2022
  24. My thoughts are with you Denise at this sad time. Will miss blueys daily jokes that lightened many a persons day. RIP bluey.

    Jan hill February 28, 2022
  25. I met Bluey in Moe, early 1960s, while holidaying with the Hutchys. We would knock around whenever I’d go to Moe (which was often). Lost contact when Bluey went to Vietnam and I went to PNG. We reconnected on FB after 60 years. Had many a convo via Social Media, was great catching up. Condolences to Denise and the families. He will be sadly missed by many. Lest We Forget – Rest In Eternal Peace Lance Corporal Leith “Bluey” Eastwell 🇦🇺🙏🏼❤️

    Wayne and Rosemary Hutcheson February 28, 2022
  26. RIP Bluey, A Great Australian.

    Alexander Stefanovic March 1, 2022
  27. Thank you Denise, Ainsley, Darron and Kerryn for sharing your Leith’s stories with us. His humour will be missed, he has role modelled positivity towards all Vietnam veterans, his determination to consistently do his utmost to remain healthy was amazing. Find peace in sharing your wonderful memories of a husband, father and Grandy. Jenny J. 💟

    Jenny Jones March 1, 2022
  28. So sorry to hear of Bluey’s passing.
    We have fond memories of times together in recent years.
    Condolences to Denise & families at this sad & difficult time.
    Phil & Dorothy Tocknell.

    Philip Tocknell March 1, 2022
  29. Heartfelt sympathy and empathy to you Denise , Ainsley Kerryn, Darron and families …………….❤️ Marlene

    Marlene Pollard March 2, 2022
  30. To Denise, Ainsley, Kerryn, Darron and families, we are with you from afar at the moment. We will miss Leith and his zest for life and your beautiful family. We too feel poorer for his loss but richer by far for having shared in some of his happiest moments, none the least through his fabulous online presence each day, his ability to see the funny side of life’s even mundane moments and his great humanity and care for others. Go gently into these coming days and months ahead. RIP Leith XX ❤️🙏🏻

    Tracey & Steve Gibson March 3, 2022
  31. RIP Leith, condolences to Denise and family
    Our love and thoughts are with you all

    Kerry Vogel March 3, 2022
  32. Well done, that man.
    Now, rest.

    Ian and Judith Roberts March 4, 2022
  33. Farewell Blue
    You will be sadly missed at the bowling club

    Macca March 4, 2022
  34. Thinking of Denise, Ainsley, Kerryn, Darron and all your families. Leith will be sadly missed and fondly remembered . RIP Leith❤️
    Michelle and Allen Rockall Mackay

    Michelle Eastwell March 4, 2022
  35. Both went to Moe High School in the early sixties, then lost track, but caught up a few years ago whilst doing the grey nomad thing, a nice guy. RIP Leith.

    Steve and Jen Bathgate March 4, 2022
  36. Deepest sympathies to Denise, Ainsley, Darron and Kerryn and families. RIP Bluey.

    Brad Platschinda March 4, 2022
  37. Deepest sympathies to Denise and family on your loss :(
    I will always have treasured memories (mostly of laughter) working with Bluey xx

    Kristy Granger March 4, 2022
  38. Deepest Sympathy to Denise and family our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. A true and dedicated family man who loved life. I will miss his daily jokes and the interaction we had on social media.
    Arnold (Wally) and Julie Walravens

    Arnold (Wally ) and Julie Walravens March 4, 2022
  39. Beautiful service for a true gentleman Rest easy Leith, lovely memories, Judi & Pete Rollings.

    Judi Rollings March 4, 2022
  40. I never had a more genuine greeting from anyone
    I will always remember

    “ Gday Love “

    R.I.P
    Uncle Leith

    Louisa Gordon March 5, 2022
  41. huge loss, my thoughts with his loved ones,
    Regards Colin

    Colin Skinner March 26, 2022