| Location | Exmouth |
| Age | 28 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/1979 |
| Date of Death | 03/06/2007 |
| Visitors | 3,951 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.
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
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
♥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.
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
♥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♥
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
thinking of you dear Kate love sheila
Stop all the clocks, cut off the telephone,
Prevent the dog from barking with a juicy bone,
Silence the pianos and with muffled drum
Bring out the coffin, let the mourners come.
Let aeroplanes circle moaning overhead
Scribbling on the sky the message He is Dead
Put crepe bows round the white necks of the public doves,
Let the traffic policemen wear black cotton gloves.
He was my North, my South, my East and West,
My working week and my Sunday rest,
My noon, my midnight, my talk, my song;
I thought that love would last forever: I was wrong.
The stars are not wanted now; put out every one,
Pack up the moon and dismantle the sun,
Pour away the ocean and sweep up the woods;
For nothing now can ever come to any good.
NATIONAL SUICIDE AWARENESS DAY 16th April 2008
Happy Birthday
Hope you had a special day. Tristan lost his first tooth - he was very brave and I told him how proud you would be of him. Both boys thought and talked about you today and we all miss you so much. Just think you'd have been 30 next year! Happy birthday sweet xxxxxxxxxx
Happy Easter xx
When a person you love passes away
Look to the night sky on a clear day.
The star that to you, appears to be bright,
Will be your loved one,
Looking upon you during the night.
The lights of heaven are what shows through
As your loved one watches all that you do.
When you feel lonely for the one that you love,
Look to the Heavens in the night sky above.
♥ With love & grateful thanks, Kate.
Happy Easter love from Deb & Kit xx ♥
Unseen Friend by Iceman
I picture what I think you are,
Perhaps you picture me.
An intriguing pastime for both of us
For someone we can't see.
So for this friendship we possess,
We owe email a debt.
And maybe in Heaven up above
Our Angels have already met.
Thank you for all your support and the lovely words you put on Kits site, Kate. I appreciate them so much.
Love Deb xx
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