Martyn Needham

My dad (dadio), , our rock , our guardian angel. How can I be writing this. You were not supposed to go. Life will never be the same without you in it. Totally heartbroken 💔

My dad (dadio), , our rock , our guardian angel. How can I be writing this. You were not supposed to go. Life will never be the same without you in it. Totally heartbroken 💔

My dad (dadio), , our rock , our guardian angel. How can I be writing this. You were not supposed to go. Life will never be the same without you in it. Totally heartbroken 💔

My Dad, The Best there ever was. Living without you is hard and I am going to miss your kind-heart and humour. You were the family rock and we all feel lost. I didn’t get to say goodbye and tell you how much I love you one last time. Until we meet again and can enjoy a bottle of red together. Xxxxx

Sleep tight Martyn, you are one of the nicest men I’ve ever met, kind, gentle & always telling jokes. You are Toms hero and always will be. You will be always in our hearts & the brightest star in the sky. All my love, Emma xxxxxx

My, what took you away from us has left the biggest hole in our family. Mum has lost her only son and we, your sisters, well, we've lost our funny big brother never without a joke or two. You were always there, Martyn. I still need you, you were my prop, for when I couldn't make sense of things. I can't make sense now of losing you. Fly high and proud because I am so proud to call you my brother. You're missed so much by us all. Til we meet again. All my love. X

Dear Martyn, you was taken far too soon, would have loved to have got to know you better, and hear some of those well known jokes you told, you certainly was very loved and will be terribly missed. Rest in Peace xx😘💔

Uncle Martyn I can’t believe you have gone, you always made me laugh and told the best jokes, even though we didn’t see you very often it was like we had seen you all the time when we did! We will keep strong and hold auntie ann up when she needs it as you were her rock! Sleep tight x

Martyn, you are my love, my life. You were taken too soon with no warning and I am heartbroken. What will I do without you? All my hopes and dreams went with you. Until we meet again. Love you forever xxxxx 💔

Goodnight big brother I will miss you. You were always joking and generally being funny but that was just you. Thanks for all the memories,we did have fun when we were kids and you taught me such a lot thank you. It has been such a shock to us all but just remember you were so loved duck. XXXXXX Love Bev

Words cannot express the loss we all feel, it wasn’t your time,… being taken so suddenly no one had chance to say goodbye, but I am sure you will be watching over your family, and cracking some jokes . Sleep tight dear brother until we meet again . Lorraine xxx

My dear Son, the first time you have broken my heart, is now. For seventy-two years you've made me so proud of you and that you are MY son. You've left us heartbroken and a Mum shouldn't have to say goodbye to her child. I do now though, Martyn, goodbye, I love you, my one and only boy. Sleep tight. Mum Xxx

I have only today found out about Martyn's passing. He taught me all I know about food safety and he remained my professional guru for years. If ever I had a question or needed clarification on a point relating to food safety, I knew who to ask. The last question I asked him was about a type of ant I'd found in a bag of Cheddars! Next day, he came to see me with his 'ant identification' book! Of course he did! How did we lose touch? How do we let these things happen and then suddenly it's too late? I'm so sorry that happened with us. A gentleman, a highly professional and knowledgeable colleague. With great respect and affection. You were a gem. Thank you for inspiring me all those years ago 🙏