Dr Haddon George Balmer Speakman
13 March 1942 – 27 August 2024
Dr Haddon George Balmer Speakman
13 March 1942 – 27 August 2024
Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, 27 August 2024 at Bert Sutcliffe Retirement Village, Birkenhead. Dearly loved and treasured son of the late William (Bill) Speakman and Alice Speakman (nee McFetridge). Popular and respected by his many cousins from both the Speakman and McFetridge families. Haddon was a Professor of Physiotherapy in which he held double doctorates and taught in universities and hospitals in the USA, UK, South Africa, Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, Zimbabwe, the Ukraine and other parts of the world. He touched the lives of many students, patients, sports people and others whom he met and will be sadly missed by all. A service to celebrate his life will be held at the North Harbour Chapel of Dil's Funeral Services, 185 Schnapper Rock Road, Albany, on Friday 06 September, 10:00am followed by interment at North Shore Memorial Park Cemetery. A live stream of the service will be available at https://share.funeral.stream/oFnbi Tributes to Haddon may also be made here.
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Haddon as the oldest brother of the Speakman clan you were always an inspiration with your academic and sporting achievements. You will be missed. Love John
What was it about Dr. Speakman, who had such an erudite air about him, and yet so kind and approachable. I literally just thought about him today, and found that he had just passed. It Has been over 50 years since I’ve seen him walking through the halls of Queens College., in New York. He had an uncommon interest in track and field, and I being a “weight man”, He would stop me In the hallway from time to time and ask me how I was doing.. Getting the attention of a man of his stature, not to mention his Kiwi accent, was mind blowing for an uncivilized brute like me. I sincerely hope he had a rich and rewarding life.
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