Martin Christopher Collett
| Location | Exmouth |
| Age | 28 |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/1979 |
| Date of Death | 03/06/2007 |
| Visitors | 2,555 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.
New TributeTributes to Martin
There have been 112 tributes left for Martin.
Marie-Angela Rowe 4 weeks ago♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ X GTS SPECIAL FRIENDS X ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥ ♥
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
To my dear friend xx
I just wanted to say thank you
In a special kind of way
For all the messages and thoughts
You share with me each day
I've tried to think of all the things
That say how much I care
And so i'm sending special hugs
For all of you to share
It's a special kind of friendship
Of this you must agree
For we all live in different worlds
Some far across the sea
So i'm sending you this message
It's what I want to do
To say how much I really care
For everyone of you
Love always Barbara xxxx
Barbara Richard Littles Mum (Close Friend)4 weeks ago
We have decided to do something special with the remainder of your ashes. The boys are doing all the details and I think they are feeling happier being involved. We all miss you very much and the thought of you not being here hurts so much. I love you now and always xxx
Kate Collett (Wife)October 21, 2008, 9:11 am
If we could bring youn 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 prescence 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
All my love Barbara xxxxxxxx
Barbara Richard Littles Mum (Close Friend)October 20, 2008, 9:41 pm
Broken hearts and shattered dreams,
Life torn apart at its seams.
Hearts and minds in pain and sorrow,
Missing you more, today, tomorrow.
Time can't heal and words won't mend,
The loss we feel at this sad end.
However long 'till we meet again,
You'll be remembered , but until then,
We wait with hope within in our hearts,
We'll be together, no more to part.
Barbara Richard Littles Mum (Close Friend)October 20, 2008, 5:59 pm
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You are my friend...And I hope you know that’s true...no matter what happens... I will stand by you... I will be there for you... when ever u need me... to lend a hand.... to do a good deed...so call on me....when ever you need me... I will always be there...Even to the bitter end...Send this promise to all your friends to show your friendship and watch who sends it back to you.
Christopher
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I MET YOU AS A STRANGER
I TOOK YOU AS A FRIEND.
I HOPE WE MEET IN HEAVEN
WHERE FRIENDSHIP NEVER ENDS.
Angela (Christopher-John Rowe) Mum
thinking of you dear Kate, love sheila
The Four Candles
Author Unknown
Sep 6 2008
The Four Candles burned slowly. Their Ambiance was so soft you could
hear them speak...
The first candle said, "I Am Peace, but these days, nobody wants to
keep me lit."
Then Peace's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
The second candle says, " I Am Faith, but these days, I am no longer
indispensable. "
Then Faith's flame slowly diminishes and goes out completely.
Sadly the third candle spoke, "I Am Love and I haven't the strength to
stay lit any longer." "People put me aside and don't understand my
importance. They even forget to love those who are nearest to them."
And waiting no longer, Love goes out completely.
Suddenly...
A child enters the room and sees the three candles no longer burning.
The child begins to cry, "Why are you not burning? You are supposed to
stay lit until the end."
Then the Fourth Candle spoke gently to the little boy, "Don't be
afraid, for I Am Hope, and while I still burn, we can re-light the
other candles."
With Shining eyes the child took the Candle of Hope and lit the other
three candles.
Never let the Flame of Hope go out of your life.
With Hope, no matter how bad things look and are...Peace, Faith and
Love can Shine Brightly in our lives.
Sheila Mum to Ian and wife of Trev (Close Friend)September 20, 2008, 9:25 pm
Carolyn Sister To Stuart (Friend) September 13, 2008, 2:48 pmto martin and loving wife kate.
afternoon martin hun,sorry no candles 4 a while lifes been so hectic and this years flying by.you and kate have been in my thoughts even though i have not been on site.xxxx hi kate hun,hope your ok.thinking about you.xxxx love caz.
A grieving mom
(((Kate))) I am so sorry for the loss of you husband Martin. Suicide is an illness that takes our loved ones away from us. You are in my prayers and close to my heart. Blessed Be
Rea Mom Of Emile (Visitor to site)August 17, 2008, 12:00 am
I am missing you so much. I wish you were here with me and things could be just like they used to be. I am so sorry for everything and just wish I could hold you. I love you so so much. You are always in my heart. I can't believe its our wedding anniversary next week. A year since I scattered your ashes. Sweet dreams angel xxxxxxx
Kate Collett (Wife)July 12, 2008, 12:00 am
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