Martin Allan Banks (10 Apr 1946 - 22 Aug 2022)

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Location
Surrey & Sussex Crematorium Balcombe Road Crawley RH10 3NQ
Date
30th Sep 2022
Time
2.15pm
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As many of you know Martin sadly passed away on 22nd August. We have set this page up to let people know details of the funeral. Please feel free to leave any messages and memories of Martin.

Martin’s funeral will take place on 30th September at 2.15 at the Surrey and Sussex Crematorium (St Richards chapel).

Flowers at the funeral will be family only. If you would like to give a donation to charity on Martin’s behalf we have selected three that we know were close to his heart.

Ruth Boxall donated in memory of Martin

In loving memory of my cousin Martin

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Susan Snow donated £10 in memory of Martin

A great loss to so many people. A gentleman in every sense of the word. God bless, rest in peace.

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Laurence Hammonds wrote

In loving memory of a dear cousin - RIP Martin - and 'may flights of angels sing thee to thy rest'.
Margaret, Barbara, Frances and Laurie

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Laurence Hammonds donated in memory of Martin

In loving memory of a dear cousin - RIP Martin - and 'May flights of angels sing thee to thy rest'.
Margaret, Barbara, Frances and Laurie

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Lindy Margach wrote

Martin was my best friend for 55 years; the brother I never had. My mother loved him as a son. He was my rock, my confidant, my daily dose of calm and fun. There will never be another Martin and I shall miss him for the rest of my life.

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Russell Priestley donated £100 in memory of Martin

I have lost a good friend. May you rest in peace Martin.

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  • Thank you Russell, he always spoke so fondly of you. Charlotte x

    Posted by Richard on 2/10/2022 Report abuse
  • Thank you Charlotte. I felt I knew all his family as he spoke with such kindness and pride in all of you. I will miss him very much as I know you all will. Take care x

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Jeni Paul donated in memory of Martin

In memory of Martin who was a wonderful neighbour to our family on Reigate Heath and who always had time for a chat. Our daughter will always remember that Martin was the kind man who found her wandering past his front door (aged two) having escaped the garden and returned her whilst asking me if I had lost anything?! Such a lovely gentleman. Jeni, Niall, Ossie & Mia

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  • Hi Jeni, thank you for sharing this lovely story it sums Martin up perfectly! Charlotte x

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Martin Morris donated £300 in memory of Martin
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Martin Morris wrote

I joined Woodgavil in 1988. Martin was already part of the furniture then. He has worked for the family since before God created accountants.

His loyalty to the company was unwavering through more than 50 years and I knew I could always trust him for an honest opinion. He was so kind to my Mum after Dad died - nothing was ever too much trouble.

Martin was a rock. He remembered everything about everything and quietly and cheerfully steered us all toward the straight and narrow.

His gentle and kind presence and cheeky sense of humour was a major part of the camaraderie that made our little office a special place and he will be sorely missed

Thank you Martin. We love
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  • Thank you Martin for your lovely words and donation. He loved working with you all and would always tell us stories from the office. Charlotte x

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Christine Marshall wrote

Martin was the true definition of a gentleman. He was very gentle. He never had a bad word to say about anyone. He was always very kind, generous and supportive and was generally the one to try to heal disputes and upsets. He could also be very stubborn and hated people telling him what to do 😂 (but aren't most of us?). We certainly forgive him that because we will miss him very much. He had become part of our family over the years and the family will all miss him dearly.
It is just very sad that he had to go through so much during the last few weeks of his life.
Let us hope Martin is now at peace.

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  • Thank you Christine, such lovely words that capture Martin perfectly. Charlotte x

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Jeremy Linton donated in memory of Martin
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Jeremy Linton wrote

Martin
you were such a good friend to me for over 50 years I will miss you so much.

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  • Thank you Jeremy

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Paula Burtenshaw donated in memory of Martin
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Vera Marshall donated in memory of Martin

Martin has been part of our family for over 40 years. He was a very kind and generous man, a wonderful friend, with a great interest in and love of the past. He will be sadly missed, especially by my two granddaughters and their partners.

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  • Thanks Vera

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Andrew and Christine Marshall donated in memory of Martin

In memory of Martin Allan Banks, a great friend for 46 years. A very gentle Gentleman. We will miss him very much.

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  • Thank you both, Charlotte x

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Ian & Janet Goodwin donated in memory of Martin

In memory of Martin, a long time kind and dear friend for nearly 50 years.

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  • Thank you so much.

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Ken and Diana Dent donated in memory of Martin

In memory of a kind and gentleman and the best of neighbours for 30+ years.

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  • Thank you so much

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  • Andy this is a lovely photo, thank you for sharing.

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Andrew Marshall wrote

A true friend who will be sorely missed. A Gentleman in the true sense of the word. RIP Martin.

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Russell Priestley is attending the funeral
Tina Cassidy wrote

I am so sorry to hear of the sad passing of Martin B, as he was so affectionately known.
He was always so cheerful, funny and kind but above all, a true gent.
He was infact my lucky charm and I will treasure those wonderful memories of the fun we had together at Ladies Day and our elation of winning especially as neither of us had a clue what we were doing!
I am so sad that I cannot be with you today to say my final goodbyes to you Martin but send you lots of love and will always remember you with such great fondness.
Rest in peace you lovely man, love from Tina
“Your favourite letting agent” as you always called me!

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Trevor East donated £30 in memory of Martin

What a gentle man. It was a pleasure knowing you Martin. Trev & Annette

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David Pay is attending the funeral
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Lindy Margach is attending the funeral