Celebrating Chris Martin’s Life
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Our cherished friend & former colleague Chris Martin has died peacefully, with his wife Jacqui by his side, on Sunday 19 May 2019.
Chris was diagnosed with Stage 4 Melanoma in November 2017 and as many know from his Twitter feed, Chris refused to give into this vicious disease, and fought with unending and staggering humour, vitality, resilience and heart-on-sleeve honesty well beyond the time the doctors told him he had left. In November 2017 he was given 12 months to live, 16 months later and he was still in the office, still fighting, still making us laugh and still contributing to our wonderful industry.
Chris joined the TAS Partnership in July 2008 after an extensive career and many adventures in UK bus and rail management, starting with the Oxford Bus Company and continuing with appointments at Go-Ahead Group, Go North East, Thames Trains and Arriva North East. His most recent role at TAS was as our Business Development Manager, taking forward various aspects of commercial progress and developing or fostering client relationships.
Chris’ passion for public transport and dedication to TAS was truly humbling and infectious and colleagues at TAS are extremely proud to have worked with, learnt from and been inspired by Chris.
Our thoughts and love go out to Chris’ wife Jacqui Martin and his children Josie, Tom and Erin.
On Thursday 30 May, 2.30pm we will be celebrating Chris’s life at West Lancashire Crematorium, L40 7SP on Thursday 30 May at 2.30pm.
Afterwards there will be a gathering at The Walton Fox, PR5 6BZ from 4pm onwards, with buffet-style food being served after 4.30pm. For anyone needing accommodation, there is a Premier Inn right next to the Walton Fox.
One of our industry friends is kindly lending us a bus for the day, in order to provide transport, please contact TAS Managing Director Sarah Huntley if you would like the details about this or any other aspect of the day. You can email her at sarah.huntley@taspartnership.com or call 01772 204988.
Awareness & Donations
Throughout his experience of cancer, Chris campaigned and worked to raise awareness and provide support for others. Chris didn’t want people to spend money on flowers so there will be a collection on the day, to go to Vine House Cancer Help, Preston or if you are not attending but would like to contribute, please contact Sarah as above.
Chris will be sorely missed but so very fondly remembered.
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