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Martin Gardiner 

14.07.61 - 21.11.08

Donations to Pancreatic Cancer Research

Martin's death was sudden and unexpected - it came as a shock to all who knew him.  He was young, fit and healthy and jumping out of aeroplanes only a month before he died.

Jason, Sam, Claire and Ben (Martin's children) have decided that they would prefer donations to charity rather than flowers at his funeral.  They chose this particular charity with care and meaning.

Judging by the number of cards and messages that have been left - Martin was loved by many.  He was a loving, kind, caring and considerate man and we shall all miss him very very much.

Martin went into hospital on the 8th November with a possible liver infection, he was diagnosed with cancer on the 11th and died on the 21st.  We are still reeling from the shock.  More research is needed to try to prevent this happening to more families.  Donating through Justgiving is quick, easy and totally secure.  Pancreatic Cancer Research Fund gets your money faster and, if you’re a UK taxpayer, Justgiving makes sure 25% in Gift Aid, plus a 3% supplement, are added to your donation.

Thank you all so much for your support.

Becky Gardiner

With love from us all. Mandy, David, Katie, Lucy, Jont and Nick Donation by The Matthews 08/03/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Just when you think a school boy friendship will restart, the powers that be say no! God bless the skies are the limit for Martin Donation by Mark Robinson 11/02/09  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

You left us so suddenly, your thoughts unknown, You left us memories that we are proud to own. Donation by Martin Haynes 27/01/09  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

remembering a lovely man and thinking of you all Donation by The Rudofskys 26/01/09  

£20.00

Hey bro, just checking in. Thought of having a starbucks today, thought of you. Hey, the couple of quid I would have spent can go on here! I miss you. Donation by Julie Gardiner 24/01/09  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

Our thoughts are with you at this sad time. Donation by John & Anna Lilley 05/01/09  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

So sorry for your loss Donation by Pam Richardson 21/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

My thoughts and prayers go out to all his family and friends. Donation by D 20/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

Myself & Martins had some good times at school, really shocked to hear whats happened Donation by Lee Young 19/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

One of the least judgemental people we knew. Proud to have shared coffee with him xx Donation by Nic, Cia, Joe, Sam and Liam 19/12/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

We all miss him xx Donation by Anon 19/12/08  

£61.00 + £17.21 Gift Aid

Martin helped to make the world a better place Donation by The Royces 18/12/08  

£25.00 + £7.05 Gift Aid

Love and Prayers to all the family Donation by Brian and Mary Eastman 18/12/08  

£20.00

Every little helps! Donation by 1111 16/12/08  

£2.00 + £0.56 Gift Aid

A good guy who shared his love of life with all who met him. Donation by The Beaumonts 13/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

No words can ever seem enough to express feelings and sorrow. I had not seen Martin for some time but he will always have a special place in my heart Donation by Natasha Joy/Moore 13/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

a great guy, the world is a duller place without you in it...x Donation by Baigent Family 11/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

thinking of you Donation by The Litsters 11/12/08  

£10.00 + £2.82 Gift Aid

our thoughts are with you all Donation by chris&dave foord 11/12/08  

£20.00

I'm sorry I only got to know Martin this year - was looking forward to lots more fun times next year :-( Blue skies Martin, it was all too short... Donation by Martin Robiette 10/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Martin raised a huge amount of money for our charity, with a sponsered skydive, we are proud to have been related to/have known him. Donation by Shaz Bev and Dave (Morning Star) 10/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

Died to young. You will be greatly missed. Donation by John & Maria Pfiffner 10/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

We are thinking of you all Donation by Moore family 10/12/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

Our thoughts are with you Donation by Bob and Mandy Fisk 10/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

One of lifes genuinely nice guys, thinking of you all at this desperately sad time x Donation by Barnes Boys 10/12/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

you were a good kind and gentle friend to me mate. my life is better for knowing you Donation by Gareth Miller 10/12/08  

£30.00 + £8.46 Gift Aid

We're so sorry about your truly tragic loss. Martin was such a nice man and so good with the boys when a Scout leader. Thinking of you at this time. x Donation by John, Jackie & Patrick Symes 10/12/08  

£50.00 + £14.10 Gift Aid

Kind, quiet with a wry smile - that was Martin. We'll miss you. Our thoughts are with your family XXX Donation by jo & David (us2) 10/12/08  

£100.00 + £28.21 Gift Aid

Martin was such a lovely man, our thoughts are with you Becky, Jason, Sam, Caire, Ben and all the family. xxxxx Donation by Caroline, Will, Jake Max and Ollie 10/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid

A lovely man who gave so much to others. Our thoughts are with you Becky and the children xx Donation by Teresa, Chris, Nick, Alex & Ross 10/12/08  

£20.00 + £5.64 Gift Aid
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