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	2,795 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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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

Deborah Darwood (Friend)
January 27, 2008

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...

Sheila Mum to Ian and wife of Trev (Close Friend)
January 22, 2008

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..

Deborah Darwood (Friend)
January 14, 2008

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

Kate Collett (Wife)
January 12, 2008

I'm tired lord of the hurting
I'm tired lord of the pain
It will only ever leave my heart
If I could have Martin here again

In life Ive had some hard times
But none as hard as this
I'm waiting for some comfort
From the husband that I so miss

I hold my head up everyday
I hide away my tears
I go where I have to go
But he's not there for me

I know I took for granted
Having my husband here with me
I didnt know you had plans for him
when you took him away

If I could ask one thing from you lord
As I wipe away my tears
Let him know I miss him each day
And wish that he was here

Barbara Richard Littles Mum (Friend)
January 11, 2008

While we are apart ♥ღ♥

Distance may separate us
But my heart will never let you go,
For I carry a part of you with me always.
It keeps me going through the day.
It brings a smile to my face
and tears to my eyes.
It is a part of my dreams that I live for and cherish.
That part is my wish, my only one,
To see you again soon.
I know that wish will someday come true.
But for now, I will hold in my heart
The memory of you
And never let you go.

Deborah Darwood (Friend)
January 10, 2008

If we could visit heaven,
And be with you today,
Maybe for the moment,
The pain would go away,
We'd put our arms
around you,
And whisper words so true,
That living life without you,
Is so very hard to do .
Love Barbara xxx

Barbara Richard Littles Mum (Friend)
January 5, 2008

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Deborah Darwood (Friend)
January 3, 2008

to kate.

hello kate hun.hope you have a good nite seeing 2008 in,allthe best for the new year.martin will b with you tonight.thank you so much for your support since i joined the site,its much appreciated.you are a good friend.i will b thinking about you tonite.xxxx lots of love caz.

Carolyn Sister To Stuart (Friend) December 31, 2007