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	2,791 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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hi my name is norah i understand the pain that you are feeling my brother took his life on the 3rd dec 2007 it is hard we have got a open book with no ending i hope robert has meet martin they had the same nature robert was a karoke presenter great singer he will be singing up in heaven they are free from pain and sadness take cae sending all my love to you all just think of all the good times xxxxx

Norah (Friend) June 3, 2008

♥ღ♥ The love goes on and on... ♥ღ♥

There's a pain beyond imagining
That’s burning in your heart
For suddenly your whole world
Has been cruelly ripped apart.
All words of consolation
Which are bound to come your way
Will probably seem empty
And of little use each day.
For when you ask the question why
It makes no sense at all
That one so precious had to die.

The only source of comfort
Is your memories and the love
And they will shine forever
Like the brightest star above.
A flame that burns eternally
So strong it lights the sky
And even through your darkest days
That flame will never die.
So many people share your pain
We grieve with you as one.
The gift of life gets taken back
But the love goes on and on.

Hi Kate...hope you're ok x
Thank you for your support on Kits site. It means so much to us. I've been away for a few days so wasn't able to be lighting my usual candles. I am so grateful for you, my GTS friend, and your support.

♥ღ♥ Thank you from the bottom of my heart xx ♥ღ♥

Deborah Darwood (Friend)
May 21, 2008

♥ღ♥ There you\'ll be. A song by Faith Hill ♥ღ♥

When I think back on these times
And the dreams we left behind
I'll be glad 'cause I was blessed
To get to have you in my life

When I think back on these days
I'll look and see your face
You were right there for me

In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be
And everywhere I am there you'll be

Well, you showed me how it feels
To have the sky within my reach
And I always will remember all the strength you gave to me
Your love made me make it through
Oh, I owe so much to you
You were right there for me

In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be

Cause I always saw in you my life, my strength
And I want to thank you now for all the ways
You were right there for me
You were right there for me
Always

In my dreams I'll always see you soar above the sky
In my heart there'll always be a place for you, for all my life
I'll keep a part of you with me
And everywhere I am there you'll be
And everywhere I am there you'll be

There you'll be.

Deborah Darwood (Friend)
May 4, 2008

In memory of you...by Kirsti A. Dyer

I find an old photograph
and see your smile.
As I feel your presence anew,
I am filled with warmth
and my heart remembers love.

I read an old card
sent years ago
during a time of turmoil and confusion.
The soothing words written then
still caress my spirit
and bring me peace.

I remember who you used to be
the laughter we shared
and wonder what you have become.
Where are you now,
Where did you go,
When the body is left behind
and the spirit is released to fly?

Perhaps you are the morning bird
singing joyfully at sunrise,
or the butterfly that dances
so carelessly on the breeze
or the rainbow of colours
that brightens a stormy sky
or the fingers of afternoon mist
delicately reaching over the mountains
or the final few rays of the setting sun
lighting up the skies
edging the clouds with a magical glow.

I miss your being
but I feel your presence,
In whatever form you choose to take,
however you now choose to be.

Your spirit has become for me
a guardian Angel on high
guiding, advising, and watching over me.

I remember you.
You are with me always
and I am not afraid.

Deborah Darwood (Friend)
April 22, 2008

The Gift of Someone Who Listens By Nancy Myerholts

Those of us who have travelled a while
Along this path called grief,
Need to stop and remember that mile,
The first mile of no relief.

It wasn't the person with answers
Who told us the way to deal,
It wasn't the one who talked and talked
That helped us to start to heal.

Think of the friend who quietly sat
and held our hands in theirs,
The ones who let us talk and talk
and hugged away our tears.

We need to always remember
That more than the words we speak,
It's the gift of someone who listens
That most of us desperately seek.

Thinking of you Kate...love Deb xx

Deborah Darwood (Friend)
April 15, 2008

I heard the story today about Mark Speight who as joined you in heaven. It broke my heart. Another tradegy. It made me remember finding you and how it felt like my heart had been ripped out. I don't think I'll ever get over it. I love and miss you so so much xxx

Kate Collett (Wife)
April 14, 2008

♥ღ♥ One More Day ♥ღ♥

Last night I had a crazy dream,
A wish was granted just for me.
It could be for anything.
I didn't ask for money,
Or a mansion in Timbuktoo.
I simply wished for one more day with you.
One more day,
One more time.
One more sunset.
Maybe I'd be satisfied.
But then again I know what it would do.
Leaving me wishing still...
for one more day with you.
One more day,
First thing I'd do is
Pray for time to crawl.
I'd unplug the telephone,
Keep the TV off,
I'd hold you every second,
Say a million I love you's.
That's what I'd do...
With one more day with you.

If only we all could just have one more day.

Deborah Darwood (Friend)
April 10, 2008

I had such a vivid dream about you last night and when I woke up I knew it was significant and that something was going to happen. When I opened the curtains and saw the snow I knew that was you. The boys loved it and were able to remember how excited you got when it snowed. Do you remember the snow the day after you passed your driving test and how I made you drive us to work!! Missing you every day xxxxxxx

Kate Collett (Wife)
April 6, 2008

♥ღ♥ Thank you ♥ღ♥

Our lives go on without you
But nothing is the same
We have to hide our heartaches
When someone speaks your name
Sad are the hearts that love you
Silent the tears that fall
Living our hearts without you
Is the hardest part of all
You did so many things for us
Your heart was kind and true
And when we needed someone
We could always count on you
The special years will not return
When we were all together
But with the love within our hearts
You will walk with us forever.

Bless you Martin xx

Thank you for your support on Kits site, Kate. It means so much to me. There are days when I can barely lift my head so cannot be lighting my usual candles. Well...you know how it goes! Those are the days when I am most grateful for you, my GTS friends, and your support.
♥ღ♥ Thank you from the bottom of my heart xx ♥ღ♥

Deborah Darwood (Friend)
April 1, 2008

No matter what anyone says or does they can never break the bond we had and I believe still have. You were and still are my soul mate and I will love you always. xxxx

Kate Collett (Wife)
March 31, 2008

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