| Location | Exmouth |
| Age | 28 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/1979 |
| Date of Death | 03/06/2007 |
| Visitors | 3,999 since 02/07/2007 |
| Creator |
'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.
Saw a medium last night and got your message. Thank you so much. It means so much to know you are near and watching our families. I hope you are able to make contact again one day but now I know you are here it is a great comfort. Nan will be so happy when I relay your message. Love you babe xx
thinking about you
hello love my heart goes out to you nothing in life prepares you for someing like this, we are all thinking of you take care xx look after your mum martin rest in peace now in my heart i know your in a better place good night god bless all your family xx mo
so sorry another heart broken
So Sorry for your loss, when my brother took his own life he took part of mine, I'll never get over him being gone but i am grateful for the 30years i knew him, hope you stay strong for his children and remember him when he was happy. I belive that they did the best that they could and never ment to hurt us love and best wishes janine (stes sister)
Good morning babe. We're all missing you everyday and wishing you were here with us where you belong.I don't know where the last 7 weeks have gone but I know the pain is still there and as raw as ever. Loving you more each day and not able to imagine my life without you in it. I keep thinking you'll text or pop in. Love always xxx
I wish we could have taken away the pain the separation from your boys was causing you, you where a wonderful father even to the child you had bonded with for nine months and saw born, you where prepared to be a father to her even though you sadly discovered she was not yours. You will always be loved and never forgotten, but now your final wishes have been carried out you can rest in peace.xxxxxxxxxx
DADDY
For all the times you supported us with strength and love...
THANK YOU
For all the times we forgot to say it....
WE LOVE YOU
For all the times we were a nuisance...
WE AM SORRY
Daddy, we want you to know that you are always with us, right here in our hearts... where you belong
xxxx
And death shall have no dominion
Dead men naked they shall be one
With the man in the wind and the west moon;
When their bones are picked clean and the clean bones gone
They shall have stars at elbow and foot;
Though they go mad they shall be sane
Though they sink through the sea they shall rise again;
Though lovers be lost love shall not;
And death shall have no dominion.
(Dylan Thomas)
Dear Martin - I am so sorry for all your sadness.
Dear Kate - My deepest sympathy and love. You must be so sad and you have to be so brave for your lovely children.
Dear Jordan & Tristam - You have been so brave and special. Your Daddy would be very proud of you. He was a lovely person and he loved you very much. I believe he will always be close to you, loving and caring for you all your lives.
With love and sympathy to you all - Trish
Not how did he die, but how did he live?
Not what did he gain, but what did he give?
These are the units to measure the worth
Of a man as a man, regardless of birth.
Not, what was his church, nor what was his creed?
But how he befriended those really in need?
Was he ever ready, with a word of good cheer,
To bring back a smile, and to banish a tear?
Not what did the sketch in the newspaper say,
But how many were sorry when he passed away.
boys
The boys had their school reports today, both doing well considering. You would be so proud but I guess you still are. Missing you every day x
Our deepest and sincere sympathys to you, Jordan & Tristan at this heartbreaking time. The three of you are incredibly brave & strong, Kate your amazing strength through this must come from knowing that all of Martins qualities will live on in Jordan & Tristan.
Our support and love is there whenever you need it
Jude, Mark, Tyler & Cameron xxxx
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