Roger William Martin (20 Apr 1945 - 24 Dec 2021)

please see my message on the previous page

I am so sorry that I only now learned of Roger's death! I never knew Roger personally but came to understand his expertise about koalas upon our son's death nearly 22 years ago! I learned at Daniel's funeral, from other middle schoolers who had shared his carpool, that, during a recent conversation dealing with the animals the boys would wish to return after their deaths (ie, per reincarnation, I gather), Daniel had indicated his desire to sleep through eternity and thus he wished to come back as a koala! Hearing that, I promptly adopted the koala as Daniel's "spirit animal". Our condo looks like a shrine to koalas: we have plush toy koalas, embroidered and needlepointed images of koalas, koala jewelry, t-shirts featuring koalas, porcelain and crystal koalas - I even have 2 pairs of shoes featuring pictures of koalas! About 15 years ago, my mother, husband and I spent a wonderful 3 weeks in Australia, during which we visited a koala sanctuary and I was able to hold a koala at Steve Irwin's zoo. I have donated to the Australian Koala Foundation in Daniel's memory and continue to search out products and information about koalas, which is how I came to learn about Roger, and admire his knowledge and photography. Maybe he and Daniel have managed to connect in the world-to-come! I send my belated condolences to Roger's family and hope that memories of Roger bring them comfort.
Opal Rosenfeld (Minnesota, USA)

In loving memory of a very dear friend.

With fond memories of Roger and sending love and best wishes to Suzanne, Helen and Lucy.

I’m so glad I knew Roger and his gentle wisdom.

God bless you all at this time Jackie x

Thinking of a lovely dad and sending our love. From the Starleys xx

We have only known Roger for a brief time, but it was lovely. Sending love from Rachel and Simon x

Remembering the fun we had singing together in All Saints, Woodchurch.

Our deepest sympathy. We are thinking of you very much.

Rip Roger.

Thinking of you all xxx

Remembering Roger with fondness, a kind & caring gentleman.

Thinking of you all from Lesley & Mick ❤️

RIP Roger x

So many memories over so many, many years. We are so privileged to have had you as our friend. With our love and very fond remembrance xxx

Sending love to you all xx

Françoise Patrice and all the schwartz family send you love and support during this difficult Time.

Lovely memories of Roger such a kind and gentle person who is dearly missed.xx

In memory of a lovely man.

In memory of a lovely man

Remembering Roger as a loving, family man who will be greatly missed by many.