Margaret Pamela Martin (24 Jul 1954 - 9 Sep 2022)

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Margaret PamelaHavens Hospices, Fairhaven Hospice

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Location
Southend Crematorium 654 Sutton Road Southend on Sea SS2 5PX
Date
3rd Oct 2022
Time
12pm
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Margaret was a beloved wife, mum, nanny, sister nd friend to many. She grew up in Peckham,
London where she lived with her parents and her brother Michael. When she was 16 , she met Pete
who became her lifelong love. They married in 1973 and moved to Southend where Sarah was born
in 1977. She and Pete moved to Rochford where she had Laura and Lisa in 1980, then to Hawkwell
and finally to Ashingdon where they lived for 22 years. Margaret was the foundation of her happy
family which grew as grandchildren George, Jack, Alfie, Sofia, Olly, Isabella and Freddy came along
and she spent many happy hours with them.
She made it look easy running a household and looking after her children and grandchildren
alongside working. As a young women, she worked for Irish Distillers and had many an amusing tale
to tell from those days. Once she moved to Southend, she worked in the Teachers’ Centre and in
various administrative roles in the NHS and in both jobs she made long lasting friendships. When
Pete set up his printing business, she became the Company Secretary and played a huge part in its
success, making sure that everything ran smoothly. Her speciality was chasing up unpaid invoices
where she was formidable in ensuring these were paid.
Margaret enjoyed travel and she and Pete had wonderful holidays, including cruises which gave her
the chance to indulge her love of shopping for clothes to make sure that she had a range of outfits.
She was always stylish and had a keen eye for what would look good. Typically, Margaret’s
instruction for her funeral was that mourners should not wear black but instead should dress to
impress as if they were going to a wedding.
Margaret spent the last 3 weeks of her life at Havens Hospice and the family would like to thank the
staff for the wonderful and compassionate care that they provided. To express their appreciation,
they ask that people do not give flowers but instead make a donation in memory of Margaret to
Havens Hospice

Paul and Hille Jones donated £50 in memory of Margaret
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Sue Nichol donated £20 in memory of Margaret
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Daniel & Emma Jones donated £50 in memory of Margaret

It won’t be the same without you x

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mick and maria coulter wrote

Many treasured memories of family holidays and numerous get togethers, which we were truly blessed to be a part of.
Margaret, you were so loved and will now be missed but never forgotten.
Rest in Peace
All our love
Maria and Micky

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Maria Zambas donated £50 in memory of Margaret
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Good times had by all in the Isle of Wight

Good times had by all in the Isle of Wight

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Lynette Sapwell donated £25 in memory of Margaret

With our love and prayers with very fond memories of Margaret -our lovely next door neighbour for many years

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Michael Jones donated £40 in memory of Margaret

Thanks for looking after my sister so well

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Michelle Lamont donated £25 in memory of Margaret

Such a tragic loss of a wonderful mum and Nan.
She was always at the school gates with a massive smile on her face picking up Sofia and Olly - always so delighted to be with her beloved grandchildren.
With love and best wishes
Michelle, Ross, Grace, Ben and Amy x x x

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Andrew & Helen Robinson donated £90 in memory of Margaret

Thank you so much for what you did for our dear friend Margaret

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Andrew & Helen Robinson wrote

A dear, dear friend, sorely missed and taken far too soon. Love always xxx

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Keran & Ernie Jarvis donated £100 in memory of Margaret

A life taken too soon, with so much to live for. Margaret was always full of cheer and a beautiful person to be around, can understand why she had so many friends
Rest in peace
Love Keran & Ernie xx

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Jill and Hermann Maier donated in memory of Margaret

In loving memory of our dear friend Margaret. We will miss you so much. With all our love.

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Sue Leonard wrote

Little did I know when I met Margaret all those years ago that she would become my best mate and one of the most important people in my life. She was like a sister to me and I miss her so much but have so many happy memories that I treasure. My love goes to all of her family. Sleep well my dearest friend

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Sue Leonard donated £100 in memory of Margaret

I still remember the day I met Margaret so many years ago. Little did I know that she would become my best mate and one of the most important people in my life. Miss her so much but treasure all those wonderful memories. Sleep well my dearest friend

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Kate Slater donated £50 in memory of Margaret
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Kate Slater wrote

For Rob and I, growing up with the Martin Gang as our extended family, Margaret was always the Auntie we never had, and will be missed so much. We have been lucky to have had Margaret in our lives.

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Alan & Julie Weinling donated £60 in memory of Margaret

Margaret you will always be in our hearts we love you lots and will truly miss you rest in peace all our love Alan & Julie

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