Terry Speed

Speed: Terry Letson –

A resident of Chatham and formerly of Aylmer, Terry Speed passed away peacefully with family by his side at Riverview Gardens on Thursday, August 27, 2026 at the age of 71.
Born in Chatham, Terry was the son of the late Billy and Mary Lou (née Holdaway) Speed. Beloved husband of 45 years to the late Debra Speed (née Labadie) (2025). Loving father of the late Andrew Billy Letson Speed (2017). Dear brother to Alan Speed (Beth), Ann Burleigh (the late Don), Pat Rabideau (Dwight) and Amy Lupa. Brother-in-law to Tim Labadie (Tracy) and Kelly Bolton (Derek). Son-in-law to Jack Labadie (Louise) and Patricia Rose (nee Moore). Treasured uncle to many nieces, nephews and their children. Also missed by many friends and extended family.

Terry was a Pastor at Creekside Community Church in Aylmer for 25 years. Terry and Deb also worked as missionaries through Youth With A Mission, Turner Valley, Alberta. They carried the Word of God to Burma and Switzerland. Most recently, Terry attended Word of Life Church in Blenheim. Terry will be remembered for his dedication to his faith and family as well as his memorable practical jokes.

Family will receive friends at the Funeral Home, 76 Main Street East, Ridgetown on Monday, August 31, 2026 from 11:00am until the Funeral Service at 1:00pm. Interment to follow at Morpeth Cemetery.

Donations made in memory of Terry to the Word of Life Soup Kitchen, Blenheim would be appreciated by the family.

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