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John Henry "Duff" SPEAKMAN

FUNERAL HOME

Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

15 Boyce Street

Blenheim, Marlborough

John SPEAKMAN Obituary

Passed away peacefully at home after a long illness, surrounded by family, on Thursday, November 6, 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/- 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, November 10 at 10.00am, followed by cremation. The service will be livestreamed and can be viewed on the Cloudy Bay Funeral Services website.


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Published by The Press on Nov. 8, 2025.

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John & Mary Sturgeon

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To Diane and family, It is with great sadness that we learned of the passing of John. Please accept and convey to all family and extended family, our very deepest sympathy in your sad loss. We know you will miss John very much, but may you all find comfort in each other and the memories you share. Sincerely Mary and John Sturgeon and family

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Cloudy Bay Funeral Services

15 Boyce Street, Blenheim 7201