James (Jim, Jimmy) Campbell
Passed away peacefully at Hospice Marlborough, on Friday 25 July, aged 81.
Dearly loved friend of Helen (née McDonald) for 62 years and husband for 59 years.
Loved father and father-in-law of Heather and John; James and Lynn; Fiona and Shane; and Mary and Tony. Adored Grandad Jim of Duncan and wife Frances, Issy, James, Eleanor, and Stephanie.
Loved brother of John and partner Cher, and Marnie. Loved uncle to all his nieces and nephews and extended family located around the world. Good friend to many in rural New Zealand, Kenepuru Sound, Prosfit, Blues Brothers and Marlborough Vintage Farm Machinery.
Messages to c/- PO Box 9 Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz
Special thanks to Dr Henderson (a fellow Scotsman) and the staff at Marlborough Hospice for their love and care. In lieu of flowers a donation to the Marlborough Hospice Trust via their website (www.hospicemarlborough.org.nz) would be appreciated or may be made at the service.
In accordance with Jim’s wishes, a private cremation has taken place with a Memorial Service to be held in the Denton Building, Brayshaw Park, Blenheim on Friday 22 August at 1.30pm,
This service will be livestreamed and available to view on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Denton Building
Brayshaw Park
Blenheim
Friday 22 August 2025
1.30pm
From - Sally, Ben and Jack Peet
We had the pleasure of meeting Jim several times when he visited his daughter Mary and whanau -
who are our wonderful neighbours.
Each time we had a great time, with so many laughs and stories (and the odd tipple).
Sending all our love to Helen and all the family
From - GR&A McDonald Clan
To the Jim Campbell Clan,
We will be there in spirit on Friday
RIP now Jim
Sending you all our love
Mieke, Michael and Kirstie and families
Also John, and the van Noppen family
From - Sharon Rappolt and John Belcher
Our love and thoughts to the Campbell family.
We will always cherish Jim and Helen's generosity and friendship over the years.
