Martin Brooks

Dadums! I still can’t believe you are not here with me. I can not even describe how much I miss you. I feel like I have lost my wing man my best friend. I promise to look after Mum. I wish you were here. Love you always. Xxxxx

A true gent and a wonderful servant to our community. Martin will be sadly missed by all who were fortunate enough to have known him, and we will treasure the happy memories.

Such a sweet friendly man. Will be truely missed xx

I'm still shaking my head in disbelief. Martin was one of the kindest, loveliest and co-operative people it has been my privilege to know. It was a pleasure to work alongside him, and I am going to miss him so much. TMTG set builds and shows will never be the same . I am grateful that our lives crossed. He'll live on always in my heart. Lizzie xxx

Martin was a true gentleman and I was proud to have known him. My heartfelt condolences go out to his family. XxXxXxXx

Martin contributed so much to TMTG and other local groups. I regret that I will be unable to attend funeral as I am out of the country.

So sad to hear the news. Martin was ALWAYS there if we needed help at school. Martin was so warm and a gent. Thinking of you all.

Still in shock and still trying to find the words... It's been a pleasure and a privilege to have this man as a friend. And of course, the bonus is that through him, we still have his lovely family, Helen, Tim, Vicky and Olly In whom Martin still lives. We are there for you all. We will treasure all the lovely memories - from Oklahoma! to Orvieto; Ashton Gate to Poole Harbour: Tortworth Court to the Angel of the North. Always generous with his time and advice, anyone was lucky to have Martin on their side. He will be sorely missed; we have lost more than a friend.X

We are all shocked and saddened to hear the news that Uncle Martin is no longer with us. We will miss him terribly but we will remember him always, with the biggest, cheekiest grin on his face. We are thinking of Helen, our cousins Tim, Vicky and Olly, their partners and children Milly and Charlie and our Mum and are sending lots of love to you all xx

Very sorry and sad to hear this news, Martin was one of my very able Test Engineering successors, very tenacious and persistent. My sincere sympathies and condolences to the family and close friends. RIP Martin. Robin Blake.

Sad news about Martin a good friend. With many happy memorys

Not only was Martin a devoted family man, he was a long-time Scouter, fulfilling many roles - County Boat Club chairman, Thursday Work Party stalwart, Scout County Executive member, County Rowing Instructor, mainstay of the famed 133rd (Bristol) Scout Group and one time County Adviser for Disabled Scouts. He gave unstintingly of his time and vast range of engineering skills not only in Scouting but to his community, to local amateur dramatics and will be hugely missed. Our hearts go out to Helen and his family. Benjamin Perry Guide & Scout Activity Centre, Bristol Harbour.

Still in absolute shock at the news. What is there to say other than it’s been an abolsute pleasure to work with you over the years and particularly over the past month or so at the hall. You will be missed by us all.

Uncle Martin - I will miss you. You are weaved into the fabric of my life. I remember you as far back as I have memories. I have been thinking of the weekend you and Helen came and stayed with me in London and how we enjoyed hanging out in the cellars at Gordon’s Wine Bar. Here’s a photo of you looking typically mischievous with my Dad back at my (too much flavoured vodka) wedding party in 2002. Much love to Helen, Tim, Vicky and Olly and all the family who I know are missing you so much. Xx

So sad to hear this news as Helen was my Teaching Support at St. Mary’s Primary School for many years, I will always remember Martin, he gave me some great help when he came out on a school trip with my class. My thoughts are with Helen and family at this time.

So shocked and saddened to hear of Martin’s sudden passing. Our friendship goes back so many years. Richard first met Martin and Helen through the 133rd Scout Group when they were teenagers and when Sheila joined the group we became firm friends. We have so many wonderful memories of our time spent together. As Leaders running annual Scout Camps and Pack Holidays. This called for a true team spirit and Martin was very much part of the team. Always up for a challenge and a great troubleshooter! We enjoyed many great holidays together travelling through Europe and camping on the way. One year we ventured into North Africa where we rode camels In the Sahara at dawn and slept under the stars at night accompanied by the occasional reptile. Magical times. When our families arrived, the children enjoyed happy times together. Martin was Tom’s Godfather and we are Godparents to Tim, Vicky and Olly. It was a joy to be invited to Vicky and Jaye’s wedding and to see Martin proudly walk his daughter down the aisle. He worked so hard on that day to make sure everything was just perfect for his daughter. Martin has contributed so much to the community in so many ways, a legacy his family can be truly proud of. Helen, Tim, Vicky,, Olly and Sue may you find comfort in this. We are thinking of you all and sending all our love to you and your families. Sheila and Richard xx

Oh Martin. So much a part of our theatrical life in Thornbury. Always our first port of call for questions about anything relating to local productions. Your calmness, your humour, your knowledge, your evenness with everyone. The cosy circle in the Wheatsheaf after a show - please come and visit us there! We'll get your pint in anyway. Much love and much respect to an irreplaceable member of the community and a very dear man. Helen, Tim, Vicky and Ollie, I hope that your pride in this special person will help to carry you through the pain. We are all here for you. x

Martin was truly one of the kindest, most accommodating people I have ever met. A wonderful man who would always go out of his way just to make other people happy. His absence will be felt far and wide and I feel honoured to have been his friend.

So sorry to hear of Martin’s passing. He was a true gentleman and will be sorely missed. Heartfelt condolences to Helen, Tim, Vicky and Olly

A brother, a friend, we still had to much to do. Jen & I will miss you loads.