John Henry Speakman (Duff)
Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness, surrounded by family on
Thursday, November 6th 2025, in his 82nd year. A much loved and devoted husband to Diane for 57 years.
A loved father and father-in-law of Shane and Andrea, Nichola and Louis. A loved Poppa of Violet and Harry.
A Loved brother and brother-in-law of Ian and Maria Speakman, and Ian and Kay Burgess.
In lieu of flowers donations to the Marlborough Hospice Trust would be appreciated
and can be made via their website or at the funeral service.
Messages can be sent to the Speakman family c/o PO Box 9, Blenheim 7240 or www.cloudybayfunerals.co.nz.
A funeral service for John will be held at the Springlands Chapel, Cloudy Bay Funeral Services Blenheim
on Monday, 10 November at 10am followed by cremation.
The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.
CLOUDY BAY FUNERAL SERVICES BLENHEIM F.D.A.N.Z.
Service Details
Springlands Chapel
Cloudy Bay Funeral Services
15 Boyce Street
Blenheim
Monday 10 November 2025
10.00am
From - Mark Thomson
Dear Diane and family, Sorry to hear the news about John.
My memories of John when he lived on the West Coast, were one of a thoroughly good man. May he rest in peace.
Love Mark & Mary Thomson
From - Barry & Lesta Smithson
With our love & prayers. You will all be remembered at S. Thomas' on Sunday morning
From - Bob and Noel Boote
Sorry for your loss, sending our condolences to you and your Family
Regards
Bob and Noel Boote
From - John Argyle
Our deepest sympathies
John & Cynthia Argyle
From - MARGARET SAVAGE
Our condolences to Diane, Shane, Nic and all the family
Til we meet again
Fly high John
From - Claudio and Joan Soster
A life time of friendship and good memories of our time together.
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Dianne today and you will always be remembered.
From - Carolyn Orr
Dear Diane, Shane, Violet and Harry, so sorry to hear of John's passing.
May your treasured memories of time together give you all some comfort at this sad time
From - Kicker Ausralia
Diane and family. Please accept my deepest sympathy. A great school mate,work mate and friend. Will be missed.
From - Bruce and Jacqui Welch
Thinking of you all since we read of Johns passing and have special memories of the times we visited Runanga
with your family. We viewed the farewell and celebration of John' life and really felt
the strong bond that exists in your family.
May these special memories guide you all through these sad times.
Kind Regards
Bruce and Jacqui Welch
From - Bill and Nerida Monk
Dear Diane and family. We are so sorry to hear of John's passing. He will be sadly missed.
From - Janice Thompsett
Sincere condolences on the loss of your dad Shane. Thinking of you all with love ❤️
