James DUCKWORTH Obituary

So Sorry to hear of Jim's passing.
I think of him and Judy as friend's, and have known them since 1973.
I was his head baker at the bakery his father started... Jim & Judy made us feel like extended family when we arrived from UK, never just a boss.. I remember being on his boat and his son Jamie (then about 3 years old )fell overboard and Jim dove in after him, almost before he got wet... ! He was a wonderful man both professionally and privately and will be sadly missed by many....
Our thoughts are with Judy and the family .
Bernard & Rosemary Brownsett
We have kept in touch over the years from time to time...

Jim was an amazing person I met through dialysis. I absolutely loved talking to him about how do I make my bread rise (lol). As we waited for our beds to become available, he would share loving words about his family, how I can be a better baker, and his time spent at the Howick village. Your kind gentle spirit will be missed.

Dear Judy,
Jim was certainly one of the world's nice guys.It was his friendly ,welcoming and enthusiastic manner which will remain with me. I extend my sympathy to you and your family. Sorry I was unable to attend the funeral,
Rgds Spencer

Dear Judy and Family
Our sincere condolences to you all.
We have many happy memories of our Whangamata years. Jim was a wonderful man.

oh,those Eccles cakes! such memories of a fabulous gent !
The Gosling Family of McLeans Rd

A great man will be sadly missed I remember your bakery in Moore street well yummy food so many choices as a youngsters growing up your a true Whitford howick identity our deepest sympathy to all the family love from the Grigg /Duff family

Jim was a well known personality of Howick and a Howickian through and through. A great baker, and it was a pleasure to have known him through out the years.

Dear Judy and family

Sending my love to you all at this very sad time. Be gentle with yourselves, you are in my thoughts.

Much love Barbara Ford ( Tapper) Sydney

Our deepest condolences from our family to yours... although the decades have passed since our boating days we have the fondest memories of sharing good times with Jim, Judy and the Duckworth family.. (those famous pork pies and Eccles cakes need special mention). Love to you all xox
From the Findley Family

Jim "D" - one of life's really good guys. Humble, honest and friendly. Built incredibly awesome pies for years in his Howick bakery. Jim it was a pleasure to have known you all those years ago. Kindest thoughts always from Brian Walker (ex Copper then Bobcats).

I was so very saddened to hear that Jim had died. My heart hurts for his family and for the many people who were fortunate to call Jim their friend. I have so many fond memories of times spent with him during our teenage years, mainly at dances and especially at the Peter Pan. Rest in peace dear Jim. You were always a very special friend to me and to my family.
Pam Scott

Saddened to read of Jim's passing away. My love to you Judy & your family.
Happy memories of Jim over many years. A loyal member of Old Howickians.
We will miss Jim. Much love Gay Bevan