| Location | Exmouth |
| Age | 28 years |
| Cause of Death | Suicide |
| Date of Birth | 23/03/1979 |
| Date of Death | 03/06/2007 |
| Visitors | 3,991 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.
dear martin
i miss you so much. you know i´m having a really difficult time right now please help me find the strength to carry on. the boys are great but its you i need and miss. keep shining on us we love you. send me another sign you are still with us.
love kate xxxxxxxxxx
Gone are the days we used to share
But in our hearts your'e always there
The gates of memory will never close
We miss you more than anyone knows
With tender love and deep regret
We who love you will never forget
I'm taking the boys away for a few days. We all need a break and we're going somewhere they can remember you in happier times. Watch over them and keep them safe. We all love and miss you always xxx
I never ment to leave you
Could I have only stayed
We would be going on in life
With all the plans we made
Now all the hopes & dreams we shared
Are but sweet memories
for you to tuck insde your heart
Now when you remember me
Remember all the good times
And all the joy we shared
Remember how you touched my life
And how I really cared
Think back on all the laughter
And hide away the tears
You still have many miles to go
And still have many years
Don't look back look forward
This day is a brand new start
God bless Martin & Kate xx
thinking about you
morreen from newton le willows :
You left this world to soon
Your absence has left a hurting wound
But in our hearts, you're always there
We're the ones you laughed with, the ones who care
We have so many questions, we're wondering why
But you're not responding and so we cry
And you're not there to wipe our tears,
Console our pain, or take away our fears.
We know you'd want us to be strong
We'll see you in heaven before too long
We're so angry, confused, lost, and upset
Having you in our lives, we had no regrets
This love that has brought us all together
Is the same love we'll have for you...forever
We your family really love you !! god bless love
kate im soooooo thinking of u hun as i know yr hurting so much i know cos im going through it too. Gettin left behind the way we did is soooooooo unfair especially with young children i am here if ever u need to talk hun email me i am always there and im thinkin of u so much xx be strong for yr kiddies xx
thinking of you my heart goes out to love mo
wish 20th Aug 2007
morreen horsfield from newton le willows
LIFETIME WISH
If I could have one life time wish
One dream come true
I would pray to God with all my heart
For yesterday and you
A thousand words can't bring you back
I know because I've tried
And neither will a million tears
I know because I've cried
You left behind broken hearts
And happy memories too
But I never wanted memories
I only wanted you
To your resting place I go
Flowers are placed with care
But nobody knows the heartache I feel
As I turn and leave you there
Written in 2005 by N.J., Age 21, Indiana
In Loving Memory of My Husband
I sit alone some evenings
And think about our life
And all those lovely, happy years
We had as Man and Wife
My evenings are quite different now
That you're no longer there
'If only' I keep thinking
When I see your empty chair
We didn't have to talk that much
We were both content just knowing
That we had one another
With the fire gently glowing
To some it may seem boring
But I don't really care
I'd give everything I have in life
If you could be back here
Love you Martin with all my heart xxx
A thousand words won't bring you back
We know because wev'e tried
Neither will a million tears
We know because wev'e cried
You left behind some broken hearts
Happy memories too
But we never wanted memories
We only wanted you
I'm sorry for your loss, Be strong, the children will help you through this heart breaking time. My thoughts are with you, please feel free to contact me anytime. I know what your going through, My love to you and your children
Martin watch over kate xxx
In Loving Memory of Our Dear Dad
Although weare apart now
You're always in our hearts
In every single thing we do
You still play a part
When we have to make decisions
And we don't know what to do
Once again our minds, we find
Will go right back to you
We think of how you'd handle it
And try to work it out
Its at times like this we really miss
Having you about
Not only for this reason
When things are going bad
There's a million different reasons
Why we miss you DAD
We love you daddy xxx
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