| Location | Exmouth |
| Age | 28 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/1979 |
| Date of Death | 03/06/2007 |
| Visitors | 3,952 since 02/07/2007 |
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'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.
A Better Place
He in a better place right now
Than he’s ever been before;
All pain is gone; he’s now at rest;
Nothing troubles him anymore.
It’s we who feel the burden of
Our sadness and our grief.
We have to cry, to mourn our loss,
Before we get relief.
We know we’ll reconnect with him
At the end of each life’s road;
We’ll see his cherished face again
When we release our earthly load.
By Joanna Fuchs
They said there was no reason,
they said that time would heal.
But neither time nor reason,
will change the way I feel.
For no one knows the heartache,
that lies beyond my smile.
No one knows how many times,
I have broken down and cried.
I want to tell you something
so there won't be any doubt,
your'e so wonderful to think off,
but so hard to live without.
Gone Only To Others by Ann Holloway
Others, who do not know,
Tiptoe around your name
Unaware that your name is silently
Written on my heart, my soul, my life
And inwardly I cry out to hear it spoken.
Others who do not know
Think of you as only in the past
And believe
That you only exist in my past too
Not understanding that you are
Past, Present, Future.
Others, who do not know,
Feel you as gone,
And fail to see the reality of you
Never being ‘truly’ gone from me.
The empty void of your absence
Is filled with your presence,
Your life will forever weave through mine
The divine bond cannot be severed.
Others who do not know,
Mistakenly may think that my love has been
Weakened by separation,
Feelings ceased,
Not so.
Entwined and strengthened
My love for you lives on
And has not died with death.
But you know all this,
If only others knew.
Remember Me.
To the living I am gone,
To the sorrowful I will not return,
To the angry I was cheated,
To the happy I am at peace,
To the faithful I have never left.
I cannot speak but I can listen,
I cannot be seen but I can be heard,
As you stand upon a shore,
Gazing at a beautiful sea,
Remember Me...
As you look in awe at a mighty forest,
And its grand majesty.
Remember Me...
As you look upon a flower and admire,
Its simplicity.
Remember Me...
Remember me...
In your heart, your thoughts,
Memories of the times we loved,
The times we cried, the times we fought,
And the times we laughed.
For whenever you think of me...
I will always be remembered.
I don't know why but the last week has been really hard. I can't stop thinking about you and miss you its like a physical pain. I have nightmares about the day I found you and wish it was all just a nightmare but I wake up and realise you're still not lied with me. I hope you are at peace. I love and miss you so much and so do the boys. They struggle more I think as they don't understand and have also been abandoned by others. I know you are watching over them though and thats a comfort. Thanks for today with the tumble drier! You see I can't even do something that simple without your help! Love always. Kate
My Wish ♥ღ♥
When you are lonely,
I wish you love.
When you are down,
I wish you joy.
When you are troubled,
I wish you peace.
When things are complicated,
I wish you simple beauty.
When things are chaotic,
I wish you inner silence.
When things are empty,
I wish you hope.
When you need your Angel,
I wish you faith...to know they are with you...always.
An Angel loved so dear ♥ღ♥
There is always a face before me,
A voice I would love to hear,
A smile I will always remember,
Of an Angel I love so dear.
Deep in my heart lies a picture,
More precious than silver or gold,
It's a picture of my Angel,
Whose memory will never grow old.
Love Deb xx
Dear Kate I hope you are well havnt seen you around now for abit love sheila
If I could catch a rainbow
I would do it just for you
And share with you it's 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 whos always there...
Our Angel ♥ღ♥
When we have no one to turn to
And are feeling kind of low,
When there is no one to talk to
And nowhere we want to go,
We search deep within ourselves
It is the love inside our hearts
That lets us know our Angel's there
Even though we are miles apart.
A smile then appears upon our face
And the sun begins to shine.
We hear a voice, so soft and sweet
Saying, 'Everything will be just fine'
It may seem that we are alone
But we are never by ourselves at all.
Whenever we need our Angel near
All we have to do is call.
An Angel's love is always true
On that you can depend.
They will always stand beside you
And will always be your friend.
Through darkest hours and brightest days
Our Angel sees us through
They smile when we are happy,
And will cry when we are blue..
Dear Martin
I am told that writing to you is supposed to help. It doesn't. Do you remember all those letters when we first started dating? I read them after you died and will keep them forever. Even then I knew you were my soul mate. I miss you every day it is a physical pain. I would give everything and more to have you back. The boys are your double and this is so hard but nice at the same time. You were, are and always will be my soul mate and I count the days until we are together again, hopefully in a better place. I promise to never take you or your presence for granted again. I love you with all my heart. Kate xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
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