Keeping up with the Newtons! Bert and Patti Newton's best family photos

Back in the day: Bert and Patti pictured with their two young children Matthew and Lauren.

The couple welcomed their first child Matthew in 1977.

The showbiz couple with their newborn daughter Lauren in 1979.

Following in his father's footsteps, Matthew Newton went on to have a successful career in the entertainment industry, starring in films like Looking For Alibrandi and My Mother Frank and local TV shows such as All Saints and Underbelly.

Unfortunately, the 44-year-old fled Australia for New York years ago after allegations that he violently attacked actresses Brooke Satchwell and Rachael Taylor surfaced.

Matthew pictured with his sister Lauren (L) and then girlfriend Brooke Satchwell at the 2003 TV WEEK Logie Awards.

Lauren is constantly in touch with her brother Matthew, but has been hurt by his actions.

"As a sister, she's been embarrassed and shocked over the years thanks to Matthew's exploits, but she will always love him, despite often being the one left in the middle helping support her parents when he's suffered another disaster," a source told Woman's Day.

The insider added: "They were as close as twins growing up, so she would never write him out of their lives, but the tragic thing is he cannot possibly live near them ever again."

Lauren married former Olympic swimmer Matt Welsh in 2006 and the pair share six children together.

Throwback! "Happy Mother's Day to my incredible Mum. I could never put into words how much I love her 💜 She is the most beautiful person and I am so lucky to have her as my mum xx," Lauren penned to Patti on Mother's Day last year.

Proud grandparents Bert and Patti with granddaughter Perla at her christening.

Lauren shares six children with husband Matt Welsh: Sam, 12, daughters Eva, 10, and Lola, seven, son Monty, three, daughter Perla, two, and most recently son Alby.

"My two Moonface boys, love em X," Patti penned on Instagram alongside this snap of Bert with his mini-me grandson Monty.

"I miss these wonderful times, they went too fast," Patti reminisced.

Despite his many accolades, Bert's greatest achievement was his family.

Bert with his newest grandson, Alby, on Christmas Day 2020.

And you can bet the Newtons go all out for their little ones at Christmas time.

Bert with grandsons Sam (L) and Monty (R).

Family night out: Bert and Patti took two of the grandkids to the Shrek musical premiere.

Nothing beats cuddles with grandpa and Perla seemed to agree.

It is no secret Patti and Bert love being grandparents, with Bert telling the Herald Sun: "They wouldn't realise it at the moment, but they have made this one of the happiest times of my life."

After retiring from TV work, 81-year-old Bert loved nothing more than enjoying quality family time.

Lauren and Matt with their brood.

Dapper family outing! Those Newtons sure knew how to work a red carpet.

The Newton family Christmas looks like it would be full of far too much food and endless love.

For Bert's birthday, his daughter penned a message alongside this family shot to commemorate his life. Unfortunately, they were separated at the time because of Covid lockdown.

"Happy Birthday to my beautiful dad. It's hard to not be together today but we are thinking of you and sending so much love ❤," she wrote.

Bert and Patti got in touch with their inner children to take on this Lego project with their grandkids.

"46 years with this wonderful man. Happy Anniversary xx," wrote Patti.

Patti hilariously captioned this adorable photo, "Thank you everyone for your prayers and beautiful words.Think Alby has stolen Bert's hair piece x."

Luckily for Bert's 85th birthday they could celebrate with all the grandkids.

Patti and Bert were all smiles when the grandkids stopped by to visit Bert in hospital.

In one of the last photos Patti shared before Bert's sad death, the TV veteran was captured beaming up from his hospital bed surrounded by the people who meant the most to him: his grandchildren.

The Newton family arrived together for Bert's state funeral in Melbourne on Friday, his six grandchildren rallying around Bert's widow Patti.

Patti put on a brave face as she headed into the cathedral holding hands with one of her beloved granddaughters.

The Newton family sat together for the moving state funeral service.

Lauren and her family supported a tearful Patti as they led Bert's coffin out of the cathedral.

Holding her granddaughter close, Patti took comfort in her family as Bert's coffin was taken away.

The family released doves after saying goodbye to Bert at the funeral service.