Martin Craddock (28 Sep 1974 - 20 Feb 2015)

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MartinHelen Rollason Cancer Charity

£1,000.00 + Gift Aid of £171.25
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MartinFarleigh Hospice

£1,012.06 + Gift Aid of £198.54
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Location
Chelmsford Crematorium Writtle Road Chelmsford CM1 3BL
Date
17th Mar 2015
Time
1.30pm
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Location
Hylands House London Road Chelmsford CM2 8WQ
Date
17th Mar 2015
Time
2.45pm

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Martin burst into the world on the 28th of September 1974. He spent his early years in Enfield and North Chingford until he moved to Chelmsford in 1986. Martin’s great love was his family, friends and any new techno gadgets especially mobile phones and computers and was often called upon to help others understand the fast changing world of tech. A very sociable, larger than life character who loved good food but most of all, he loved helping people to sort out their problems. He was known for his happy, smiling positive outlook and this was reflected in the way he dealt with the devastating blow of developing an aggressive incurable cancer. He remained positive and optimistic and was only concerned how this would affect those around him. Taking part in the clinical trial of new cancer drugs was his way of giving something back to the world. His wish was to repay the help he had received from the Helen Rollason Centre and in his final days at Farleigh Hospice. We hope as many as possible will attend his farewell service - he would be delighted

Family flowers only, donations much appreciated for the Helen Rollason Centre and Farleigh Hospice. Please wear bright colours and let us know of any songs that remind you of Martin.
Hylands House Grand Pavilion for the reception. We would like to know who will be attending for catering numbers

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ROGER HALL wrote

Love & thoughts are with you all,god bless Martin,Rog,Chris & family

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Michael Craddock wrote

On behalf of myself and all my family i wish to express my sincere gratitude for all those who attended Martin's funeral and reception and all those who could not attend but sent messages of support. Thank you all.
I miss him so much! Love from Dad

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Celia harris wrote

Chris and Lu Field

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Mark Suffolk donated £40 in memory of Martin

Needed to get Farleigh upto £1000 too. Fantastic donations made to both these wonderful charities. Amazing farewell service yesterday with so much love and support from everyone. Missing you so much best buddy, forever in my dreams. Xxx

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Mark Suffolk wrote

Had to get farleigh upto £1000 too. Such amazing donations from everyone. Fantastic farewell service yesterday with so much love and support from all. Love you Buddy Miss you so much. Xxx

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Adam and Liz Shaddock donated £50 in memory of Martin
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Adam and Liz Shaddock donated £50 in memory of Martin
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Amy Walker donated £12.06 in memory of Martin

love you Martin xxx

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Amy Walker donated £10 in memory of Martin

Martin, thank you for being such a brilliant man! You shared your love with us and we are forever grateful!
I'm sad that more of my memories do not contain you but I will treasure the ones that do! Will think of you often and try to follow your positive outlook on life and those around you!!
Love to you always !! Xxx

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Georgina and Dale Bowden donated £20 in memory of Martin

Glad you are now a peace, rest well Martin xx

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Sarah Campion donated £10 in memory of Martin

Martin you were such a wonderful guy and brought a smile to everyone's face who met you. You are greatly missed.

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roland abbott donated £20 in memory of Martin

in memory of a true legend.

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Chris Cowley donated £20 in memory of Martin

I will miss you mate! Such a happy and infectious guy.

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Carl Livermore wrote

Martin was incredibly positive - he always had a smile for everyone.

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Vicki Hall (nee Bobeldijk) donated £10 in memory of Martin
mark rogers donated £50 in memory of Martin

For a brave,kind,generous, legend, I love you mate,and I'll never forget you xx

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mark rogers donated £50 in memory of Martin

For you my brave, kind,generous, loved,legend.

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Kristy Doyle wrote

I have fond memories of Martin. I used to work in the same team as him. When I was pregnant Martin would come into work and put a chocolate eclair on my desk. He'd say it wasn't for me, but was for 'the baby'! Then at lunchtimes he'd offer to go out and get me lunch. He was always so thoughtful.
Martin was such a laugh. He used to have everyone at work in stitches with his impression of Barry Scott from the Cillit Bang advert.
What a brave, brave person. Rest in peace Martin.

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