VERHEYDEN, Marc Anton

Used to have a good chat with Marc all the time at Bunnings, nice guy. Condolences to his family and friends.

My Thoughts are with Mark’s family..
Saddened to hear of Marks passing. Mark was such a nice guy to work with.
The stories we used to share will be remembered forever.
Such a beautiful soul. ♡

I met Marc 29 years ago back in 1994, where we both lived in Bright.
I was meserised by his long curly locks, the envy of most women.
After a short courtship I moved back to Morwell where I was originally from. A few months later Marc followed me to Morwell where we ended up reconnecting and residing together.
We had Bailey in 1996, Marc’s only child.
In 1997 we parted ways but stayed in regular contact due to our co parenting arrangement.
We didn’t always get along in Baileys younger years but as time went by we put our differences aside with a mutual respect for each other.
Marc played an active part in Baileys life being the proud stay at home dad he was, always going to soccer games and school excursions. He was a very hands on dad.
Bailey ended up living with his dad full-time when he was a teenager where we didn’t have much contact for a few years although remaining supportive of each other, even if it wasn’t related to Bailey.
After Baikey and Taylah moved into their own home , Marc and I continued to keep in touch every few months either in person or over the phone, even if it was only to lend his trailer.
It was concerning seeing him a few months back looking unwell.
I knew hed been sick but he never lead on how illl he was, never complaining or asking for help.
That wasn’t in his nature as he kept a quiet life and didn’t like a fuss being made of him. He was always a strong independent humble man.
Thank you Marc for the gift of our son and your friendship over the years.
You will be sorely missed
❤️.Terri

Marc was my little brother, one of 4 children who didn’t have a great start in life. Parents divorced early in his childhood, there was custody issues, abandonment issues, foster home issues to name a few. Navigated his way through his teens, unguided by parents and sometimes missguided. He travelled around working with his older brother finding and reconnecting with his mother for a bit. He made it through to adulthood, got on with his life away from bad influencers, moving away to a place where he made a home for himself. Eventually settling in Morwell.
I missed Marc as I missed my other siblings too. Having done the same, in different directions/places finding my way. We saw each other a couple of times through the years, a Christening, a funeral. I knew he’d become a proud father. We occasionally spoke on the phone with the passing of our parents. I hoped one day to reconnect but sadly this will now never be. I loved him that cheeky little kid, smart, witty and caring. Rest in peace Marc.