Leanne Shuttleworth

Shuttleworth, Leanne.   Passed away peacefully on 4 August 2025 in Wellington aged 55.  Dearly loved wife of Malcolm Futter, and cherished step-mum of Eli.  Treasured daughter of Jack and Jenny, much loved sister of Richard and amazing aunty of Jenny and Ilanie.  Loved by Malcolm’s family. Beloved friend. Leanne’s family and friends are very grateful to Kim and the staff at Mary Potter Hospice for their care, support and kindness. In lieu of flowers, donations to Mary Potter Hospice would be appreciated.  A service to celebrate Leanne will be held at Old St Paul’s, 34 Mulgrave Street, Wellington on Wednesday, 13^th August 2025 at 1.00pm.

Tributes

Jo Murray

On behalf of ACEM staff and the NZ Faculty Members, we would like to send our deepest condolences to you and your family following the recent passing of Leanne. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all and we wish you peace and comfort during this difficult time.

Angela Wadsworth

I am so sad and shocked to hear of Leanne’s passing. I worked with her during her time at ACEM. I was in the Melbourne office at that time, project managing New Zealand-related advocacy. I also grew up in Nelson, and we discovered that we had both attended Waimea College, although I was a few years younger. I liked and respected Leanne enormously. We hadn’t been in contact for a couple of years – geography and the pandemic – but I had very much been hoping to catch up with her again in Wellington.
My sincerest condolences to Malcolm and all of Leanne’s loved ones.

David Hall

Will miss our little chats & giggles at work. I’ll also miss your smiling face. They say the good ones get taken early & in your case that is very true.
Go fly with the angels my dear friend. God speed to you.
Arohanui
Dave Hall
(Te Papa Facilities).

Peter McCaughan

Leanne is my cousin (Mums brothers daughter), I was saddened to hear of her passing. I hadn’t seen her since an extended family event in Nelson, in the mid late 1990s, but I remember her well from then, and previous extended family get togethers especially up in the Nelson/Tasman region, as this very beautiful girl and lady, beautiful inside and out. She was a shining light, and lit up every room that she walked into with her presence and light. One of the most kindest and sweetest persons that I have had the pleasure to know. She had a gift of how to be fully present in every moment. Heaven will be a better place for her having returned Home to Source. My condolences to all her family, friends and loved ones. Godspeed.

Sam Gatley

I didn’t know Leanne well or for long but I could tell she a was special person- clever, kind and fun. I will think of her every time I hear ‘Blue Monday’. Sending love to all of those lucky enough to have been close to her.

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