Tommy Speirs

Passed away peacefully in hospital surrounded by his loving family aged 68 years on 12th April 2024. The devoted husband of Linda, loving dad of Sarah, Emma and Kirsty, dear farther-in-law of Ryan, Jamie and William, cherished grandad Lennox, Beatrix, Emmett and Ernest, dear brother of Donnie and his wife Maggie, uncle to Rachel and Alice and also a dearly loved relative and friend to many.

Tommy was born in Kilmarnock, Scotland and raised in Seamill, he was always proud of his roots and remained loyal to his home country and football team and encouraged his girls to follow suit. He was the most talented chef, working at Seamill Hydro, The Dunkenhalgh and the Swan & Royal at Clitheroe and at home, Tommy always created the most tasty dishes for his family and he truly was the king of the kitchen. He was a doting family man and enjoyed many family days out with a trip to a nice sandy beach being a firm favourite. Music played a big part of Tommy’s life and he loved to relax listening to his favourite songs and he had the most eclectic taste. In his later years he found a love for dogs and he gave the most loving home to ‘Molly the Collie’ and he loved to get out for a brisk walk enjoying the local countryside and he became an avid supporter of the charity Freedom of Spirit Trust for Border Collies.

Family flowers only please. Donations are gratefully being received in memory of Tommy on behalf of FOSTBC (Freedom of Spirit Trust for Border Collies) , Blood Bikes and Macmillan Cancer Support  To make a donation please click the ‘ Make A Donation’ button at the bottom of this page.

Please feel free to leave a message for Tommy’s online memorial book by completing the form below.

Alan & Marjorie

Thinking of you all at this extremely sad time. RIP Tommy.

Stephen Catlow and Sue Byrne

Such a lovely man. Tommy was a gentleman, kind and caring. Sending our prayers.

Joan Peter and family

Thinking of you all at this very sad time RIP Tommy xx

Michelle Padden

Such a lovely true gentlemen, my heart goes out to linda and the girls and the whole family thinking of you all at this sad time.Rest in peace me Tommy xx

Wendy Foster

Sending Linda and the family lots of love at this sad time, Tommy was always kind to me and very patient when Linda and I got chatting! X

Elaine Greenwood

Truly wonderful brother-in-law who could always make me laugh will miss you loads. Rock on up there Tommy .

Ben Hinchliffe

R.I.P tommy, such a lovely man and loyal customer over the years from all at smiths veg stall.

Tracey and Briea

Tommy your going to be missed so much, a true gentleman and a devoted family man. At peace now lovely

Emma Readfearn

Sending love to Linda, my wonderful friend Emma,  the girls, and grandchildren! You will be missed, Tommy. RIP. Love from Emma, Simon, Oliver & Isla xx

Deborah and Chris Cornall

Sending love and thinking of you all at this sad time. RIP Tommy

Julie Holden

Sending condolences and thinking of you all at this sad time. X

Wendy Blake

Thinking of you all at this time. Love to Linda, their daughters and grandchildren. Rest in peace Tommy xx

Gary Fisher

Such a kind and consideret man, it was a privilege to have known him, sending my prayers and condolences at this sad time RIP

Sharon Ormerod

R.I.P Tommy it was an absolute pleasure to work with you. A true gentleman.

Geoff  Shorrock

I met Tommy when he came to work for me some 11 years ago. He was one of the guys I have ever hired. But far more importantly he became a fantastic friend. Loved meeting him on canal back and putting the world to rights. Tommy was an old school gentleman and my life is a better place for knowing him. RIP my wee haggis waffler.

Donna Clemance

Rest In Peace Tommy, my condolences to the spears family at such a sad time xxx

Clint, Frank & Yvonne

Sending all are love & condolences to all the family. RIP Tommy.