Martin Christopher Collett

1979 - 2007

Location	Exmouth
Age	28 years
Cause of Death	Suicide
Date of Birth	23/03/1979
Date of Death	03/06/2007
Visitors	3,710 since 02/07/2007
Creator	Kate Collett

'Weep not for me and sorrow take; just love my children for my sake'

Martin Collett lived in Exmouth, but was born in Cheltenham. He took his own life on 3rd June 2007 after a particularly bad period in his life. He was 28 years old and leaves his widow and 2 children. He was also greatly loved by his mum, dad, 2 sisters, 2 nephew, 2 nieces, uncles, aunties, friends and in laws on both sides of the family and also his step daughter Jasmine.

It’s a very hard thing, when a person has died, for those who are left behind to put into words what it is they feel.

But here are some things, some words, that have been shared with me about Martin, that I now share with you – some thoughts and memories of the person Martin has been:

Martin was a kind, a genuine, a compassionate and helpful person who would do anything for anyone.

He was a wonderful father, being at the birth of Jordan and Tristan, his two children, who he loved very much.

He’d often buy presents for them, like train sets, (though often he’d enjoy playing with the things he’d bought them just about as much as they did. There was always, in the best sort of way, something of the ‘big kid’ about him – a child at heart).

He was full of life, full of energy, full of excitement, scampering about as the nickname ‘Scamp’ tells you. He couldn’t sit still for 5 minutes, and was always in a hurry, dashing about from A to B. When he had something to tell you… it could be difficult to keep up!

He was quite a character, quite a joker, a comedian, and had a great sense of humour. Annoying as his laugh might be found,… you couldn't help but join in.

He worked for years as a maintenance worker in a care home with his accomplice, Terry. Several stories could be told, including Martin managing somehow to stick electrical wire in his eye, setting alarms off and claiming it was a test, and teaching staff how to clean up after his and Terry’s maintenance endeavours, all of which earned him their nickname ‘Bodgit and Scarper’!

His adventures with DIY also continued at home. One of his projects was to wire the bathroom. He did such a ‘good’ job that when you put the bathroom light on… the TV in the front room would go off!

A great deal more could be said about Martin.

He was a very lovable character, loved by a lot of people, who’s left a big whole in the lives of those who knew him. He will be sadly missed.

Martin was my husband and friend. We had our ups and downs but he meant the world to me and now he has gone there is a big hole in my life that i don't know how to fill. I miss you Scamp so much you were my everything if you'd only realised it.

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If heaven had a phone

I Cannot dial your Number,
I Can't get through to You,
I Called the Operator,
She did all that she could Do.

There is no code for Heaven,
I Cannot place the Call,
No Numbers left to Call,
I Reckon I've tried them All.

If Heaven had a Phone,
I'd Ring you Every Day,
If Heaven had a Phone,
There's things I want to Say.

To Tell you that I love You,
And Miss you Every Day,
How much I prayed to God,
That He could have let you Stay,
but heaven dont have a phone,
so in our hearts you will always stay.
lots of love samuel,theresa,stephen,pauline xxx

Theresa Waters
4 weeks ago

for Kate

I've lost a son, I hear myself say,
And the person I'm talking to just turns away.
Now why did I tell them, I don't understand.
It wasn't for sympathy or to get a helping hand.
I just want them to know that my son was here.
My son left something behind which no one can see.
My son made just one person into a family.
So, if I've upset you, I'm sorry as can be.
You'll have to forgive me, I could not resist.
I just want you to know that my son did exist

Sheila Mum To Ian And Wife Of Trev (Close Friend)
March 30, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day xx

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Love Deb & Kit
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Deborah Darwood (Friend)
February 14, 2009

I miss u so much. I wish u were here to make things better. I feel like I'm falling and can't stop and just want us to be together again xx

Kate Collett (Wife)
January 7, 2009

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When tomorrow starts without me
And I'm not there to see;
If the sun should rise and find your eyes
All filled with tears for me;

I wish so much you wouldn't cry
The way you did today
While thinking of the many things
We didn't get to say.

I know how much you love me,
As much as I love you.
And each time that you think of me
I know you'll miss me too.

But when tomorrow starts without me
Please try to understand,
That an angel came and called my name
And took me by the hand.

If we could bring you back again,
For one more hour or day,
We’d express all our unspoken love;
We’d have countless things to say.

If we could bring you back again,
We’d say we treasured you,
And that your presence in our lives
Meant more than we ever knew.

If we could bring you back again,
To tell you what we should,
You’d know how much we miss you now,
And if we could, we would.

Our memories build a special bridge
When loved ones have to part.
To help us feel we're with them still
And soothe a grieving heart.

Our memories span the years we shared,
Preserving ties that bind.
They build a special bridge of love
And bring us peace of mind.

As New Year approaches
It seems harder this time of year
We miss you so much more
The only thing that gets us through
Are the memories of before
So here's a card just for you
To show how much we care
I know your waiting with the angels
One day I'll see you there.

Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum

I would like to thank everyone for all the candles, tributes gifts and kind words they have left on Christopher’s website I appreciate every single one.

I would also like to wish you all A Happy New Year & my best wishes for 2009.
Angela X

Friday 2nd January

Marie-Angela Rowe January 2, 2009

wishing you a happy new year up in heaven x

hello! im so so sorry i have not lit candles for your loved ones for a while,i am due to have my first baby in 7 weeks so have been very busy and i am now getting pretty huge! i have developed carpal tunnel syndrome also so i'm typing is quite painful.
i wish you and your familys all the very best for 2009.rest in peace to your loved ones that are lost and i hope they have a lovely new year up in heaven and continue to look down on us and keep us strong,take care,lots of love always,claire,sister of julie berry x x x x x x x

Claire
December 31, 2008

My Dearest Wish

You're life was tough you'd had enough
Of that I am quite sure
Perhaps this gave you reason
To want to close the door.
I have to show I love you
So just before you go
There's a few things of importence
I feel you need to know.
I wish that I could have you back
If only for a day
I'd tell you all those little things
I always meant to say.
I'd put my arms around you
And hold you close to me
I'd do my best to show you
Just how different life could be.
The love that I would give to you
Each minute of that day
I hope would help to change you're mind
And make you want to stay.
I wish that I could have a chance
To make things right for you
My wish cannot be granted though
There's nothing I can do.
I hope this proves I love you
And happy you will be
If letting go is what it takes
I'll have to set you free.
These last words I want to say
Before we have to part
To let you know you'll always stay
for ever in my heart.
God bless xxxx

Barbara Richard Littles Mum
December 28, 2008

Christmas Angel xx

For our Angel who’s missing at Christmas this year
Excitement fails to stop the tears

We miss you, as always, you know that we do
To say that we’re heartbroken is nothing new.

It happened so soon, we weren’t ready to part
Now that you’re gone we have an incomplete heart.

There’s a ‘You’ sized hole to never be repaired
For you are unique and should have been spared.

The days may come and the days may go
What’s certain sweet Angel is the love we know.

For even in Heaven our love goes on
Amongst clouds of Angels and bursts of song

Our love for you will always remain
Until we’re together, complete once again.

For you Kate, and your Angel Martin, at Christmas.
Love Deb & Kit
xx xx

Deborah Darwood (Friend)
December 22, 2008

To my special husband

Not a minute passes when you are not in my thoughts. with christmas coming i find it hard. Love you so much and wish you were back here with me. If only i could turn back time. i would still give my life for yours. lets face i'm making a right mess of mine!!xxx

Kate Collett (Wife)
November 25, 2008

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Xx Pass this on to all your friends xX

If I could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you
And share with you its beauty
On the days you're feeling blue.

If I could build a mountain
You could call your very own;
A place to find serenity,
A place to be alone.

If I could take your troubles
I would toss them in the sea,
But all these things I'm finding
Are impossible for me.

I cannot build a mountain
Or catch a rainbow fair,
But let me be what I know best,
A friend who's always there

I WOULD LIKE TO THANK EVERYONE
THAT HAS TAKEN THE TIME
TO LIGHT A CANDLE OR TRIBUTE
FOR MY VERY PRECIOUS SON
CHRISTOPHER THAT I
LOVE AND MISS SO MUCH

Thoughts Today Memories Forever
Angela(Christopher-John Rowe)Mum