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Donald Speakman Obituary
Don attended the Pennsbury School System and graduated in 1960. He then went to Lehigh University in Bethlehem, PA, from 1960 through 1964 and graduated in 1964 with a B.S. in Business Management. He started his government career as a Revenue Officer in Lancaster, PA, and then went into data processing. In 1970 he transferred to the U.S. Customs Service and started off as a computer programmer and retired in 1997 as the Director of the U. S. Customs Service Data Center.
Don enjoyed hunting, fishing, crabbing, carpentry, gardening and cooking. He was a Past President of the Queenstown Lions Club, a member of the Bay Country Moose Lodge 831, and participated in other public service events. If you needed help, Don was always there to lend a helping hand.
He is survived by his wife Patricia Marciano Speakman whom he married in 1997; his son, Christopher Reynolds Speakman (Martha) of Long Valley, New Jersey; his brother Thomas Willar Speakman (Suzanne) of Chestertown; his sister Suzanne Murray (Neal) of Hilton Head, South Carolina. He is predeceased by his brother William Reynolds Speakman.
Funeral services will be held on Sunday. March 15, 2020 at Fellows, Helfenbein & Newman Funeral Home in Chester, MD. Friends may visit from 2 to 4 p.m. and 6 to 8 p.m, and will include a short service.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be sent to the Queenstown Lions Club, P.O. Bo 212, Queenstown, MD.
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Kathie Platt
May 12, 2020
We were surprised and saddened to learn of the loss of Don. Such a great guy, husband, father, brother and friend! Sending you love, Mike, Kathie, Emily & Laura
Shirley Wise
March 19, 2020
Don was a caring and helpful neighbor, He and my late husband Don spent hours sitting on his pier, fishing, and talking. They were involved with CBF oyster farming and Queenstown Lions club, working together on many chicken BBQ's.
He will be missed by many.
Shirley Wise
March 13, 2020
"Speak" was what my brother called him when he was little, was a great friend to my Dad and beloved by my whole family. I remember dinner at his house and great stories! He was a co-worker of Dad's who turned into life long friend. Peace for you. Kelly McGuire
Joseph Speakman
March 13, 2020
I send all my love to my family in this time of deep sadness. I will miss my Uncle Don more than you know. My heart is with you and his is with us always I am sure.
Linda Davis
March 11, 2020
Donald Speakman was a special person. I was there working as RN in March of 1977 after he motorcycle accident. What an ordeal for him endure! Please know that all of his family are in my thoughts and prayers.
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