| 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 |
| 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.
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
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.
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
For a special Angel...
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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.
message on card at funeral
Rest in peace knowing you are in my heart and thoughts forever. God bless
message on card at funeral
To uncle Martin, We will always remember you in our hearts. Love fom Rebecca
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