| Location | Exmouth |
| Age | 28 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/1979 |
| Date of Death | 03/06/2007 |
| Visitors | 3,998 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.
To Kate, Jordan and Tristan. Thinking of you all at this sad time, if you ever need us, you know where we are!! Lots of love and god bless.
Ciara, Simon, Daniel and Rachel XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX
I'm free
Don't grieve for me, for I am free
I'm following the path God laid for me
I took His hand when I heard him call
I turned my back and left it all
I could not stay another day
To laugh to love to work and play
Tasks left undone must stay that way
I've found that peace at the close of day
If parting has left a void
Then fill it with remembered joy
A friendship shared a laugh a kiss
Ah yes these things I too will miss
Be not burdened with time of sorrow
I wish you sunshine of tomorrow
My life's been full I savoured much
Good friends good times my loved ones touch
Perhaps my time seemed all too brief
Don't lengthen it now with undue grief
Lift up your heart and share with me
God wanted me now. He set me free!
A light from our household is gone,
A voice we love is still,
A place is vacant in our home,
That can never be filled.
Love Always x
Martin - you will be missed by so many
I will miss seeing you on my next visit to Exmouth. You were a good person. My love and thoughts are with your wife, Kate and your two lovely boys, Jordan and Tristan. Good night and God bless Martin.
Thinking of you and your family
Dear Kate
No one can can touch the raw pain you are feeling right now. I am sure your love for your husband will stay strong and you will get through your anniversary with the love of your family and friends. Be strong. love & prayers Monica
a poem from me to you
They say memories are golden, well maybe that is true.
I never wanted memories, i only wanted you. A million times i needed you, a million times i cried. If love alone could have saved you, you never would have died. In life i loved you dearly, in death i love you still. In my heart you hold a place no one could ever fill. If tears could build a stairway and heartache make a lane, Id walk the path to heaven and bring you back again. Our family chain is broken,and nothing seems the same. But as we are called one by one, the chain will link again xx
I can't seem to manage to do anything without something reminding me of you. I go into tesco and see pickled gerkins and think of you, a lorry on the road, a song on the radio, even cooking the tea and setting too many places at the table! Missing you today particularly - went and bought you an anniversary card for next week. Will keep it in 'your box' for the boys to look at when they're older. Hope you're not causing too much mischief wherever you are. Love you x
sorry
So sorry that we could not be there for you,we have some good memories of 'scamp' especially when we worked together. He loves you and the boys and will always be watching over you. Never forgot about the love you both shared for each other and the children. If you ever want anything we are not far away. God bless you all.
my thoughts and prayers are with u and yr two children hun. My husband Riku took his own life november 2006 aged 29 leavin me and our 3 sons behind so i know exactly what u are going thru and how u are feelin i just cried reading your tribute to him he will be proud of u hun. I know it's hard but please try and be strong for your children as they will be the reason u get out of bed in the morning as are my sons they are the only ones who have kept me going feel free to email me if u need to chat i am thinkin of u
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