14 December 1979 – 16 April 2022
14 December 1979 – 16 April 2022
Peacefully in New Plymouth on Saturday 16 April 2022, aged 42.
Much loved son of Betty and Alan, loved and loving brother of Brent, and Kirsty.
In preference to flowers, please consider a donation to Hospice Taranaki.
Messages to Martin’s family may be left here on his tribute page.
A service to celebrate Martin’s life will be held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel, 174 Lemon Street, New Plymouth on Wednesday 20 April 2022 at 10.30am, followed by a private cremation.
For those unable to attend, Martin’s service will be live streamed here on his tribute page.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel
Our deepest sympathy to Alan , Betty , Brent and Kirsty . I remember those good chat's i had with Martin. Martin was a great guy. We are thinking of you all at this sad time .Those precious memories. Robert and Clarita Hall
To Betty, Alan, Brent & Kirsty Our thoughts and prayers are with you now and we hope precious memories of Martin you have stored in your hearts will help you through this sad time. God bless. Lynne & Gary xx
Dear Kirsty, Brent, Alan, Betty and all the family, So sorry to hear about Martin, am thinking of you all with lots of love. Penny Goodman
To Betty, Alan, Brent and Kirsty We were all saddened to hear the news about Martin. The team at Technix enjoyed working with Martin and we are still using drawings that he developed. Our thoughts are with you all. Lynda, John and the Technix team
To Brent, Kirsty, Alan & Betty We were greatly saddened to hear of your loss. It was a touching funeral service for a brave man who was taken too soon. Our thoughts are with you.
It has been a great honour and privilege to journey with Martin, Betty & Alan during the past year as Martin has had cancer treatment in Palmerston North Hospital. Martin has shown great courage, endurance and his parent's great faith, hope and love. My prayers, thoughts and aroha to all the family today as you celebrate Martin's life and release him in to the loving arms of God. Rev Brendan O'Hagan Chaplain PN Hospital
To Allan, Betty, Kirsty & Brent, Please accept my sincere sympathy & condolences with the passing of Martin, taken way too young but was lucky enough to have such a loving & supportive family around him. John Hemingway
To Betty, Alan, Brent & Kirsty, Very sorry to hear the sad news of Martin. Although 42 years is far too short, he had the blessing of such a wonderful family around him. Our thoughts are with you all. Much love, Judy & Murray.
Alan, Betty, Brent & Kirsty So sorry to hear of Martin's passing. Thinking of you at this time. Love Kathryn, Rachel Grant & Kenny, and Jesse
To Betty, Alan and family, How privileged we on 23 have been to have met you all and witnessed your love and care for Martin. What amazing parents, and what a lovely man Martin was. Wishing you all comfort, and happy memories to cherish. Anne
We miss you and the fun we had at Pilates, our sympathies to your family . RIP Martin Leith & Larry Hills
To Betty, Alan and family. Deepest sympathy on your sad loss. Love, Robert and Leonie Burgess and family
Dear Betty, Alan, Brent and Kirsty, Our thoughts are with you at this difficult time. Arohanui from Kirsty's friends at the Chamber of Commerce. Kia kaha!
So sad to hear of Martin’s passing. It was always a pleasure to have him at Pilates. Deepest sympathy to you all Chris Ure
Uncle Alan, Aunty Betty, Brent and Kirsty I am deeply saddened to hear Martian couldn't battle anymore. He was way too young to leave! Please know I am thinking of you all and take love and strength in family and friends around you. Karen Blume 🌻
Dear Betty, Allan and family I am so sad to hear of Martin's passing. I will miss his subtle sense of humor, and I'm sorry I won't be able to be with you on this sad day. My thoughts will be will you on Wednesday, and take strength from friends that can surround you in this hard time. Laurie Jorgensen
Going to miss your cheeky smile and dry sense of humor Marty. The 'band' will perform a tribute concert in your honor when we feel able I'm sure. I cant imagine what a hole you will leave in your family. And your Thursday family will also miss you very much. Love and hugs to all. Lesley (Uke- Jandocks)
To Brent and all your family. So sorry to read of the loss of your brother. Deepest sympathy to you all Chris Drewery (the TSB days).
OUR THOUGHTS ARE WITH YOU ALAN,BETTY, BRENT, KIRSTY ON THE PASSING OF MARTIN JOHN AND BETTY DUNNE
To Alan and Betty and Family. So sad to hear about Martin, was nice to have meet him. Our thoughts are with you. Ron and Renee Gilbert.
Hello Alan & Betty, Brent & Kirsty, Very sad to hear of Martin's passing. He was a very pleasant young man with many talents. Our thoughts are with you. Kind Regards Mike & Heather Greensill
Hi Betty Alan Brent & Kirsty So sad to read of Martin's passing. Our thoughts are with you and all family. Kind regards Margaret & Ray Egarr
To Betty, Alan and Family, we are so sorry to hear of Martin's passing. Our thoughts are with you at this very sad time. Our condolences and deepest sympathy to you all. Barry and Colleen Styles
To Betty, Alan, Kirsty and Brent, I am so sorry to hear of Martin's passing. I remember you all fondly from my high school years and many sleepovers. Kirsty I am thinking of you all at this incredibly sad time xxxx
To Betty Alan and Family so sorry to hear of Martin's passing. Our thoughts and condolences are with you. Cheryl and Ian Smith
Deepest sympathy to Betty, Alan, Brent and Kirsty. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this sad time. Lots of love on the passing of our nephew and cousin. RIP Martin. Graham (deceased) and Lynda Ricketts, Andrea Taylor, Steph Dalton and family.
Betty, Alan, Brent and Kirsty so sorry to read about Martin's passing. My thoughts and prayers are with you. Blessings, Shirley.

Funeral service held at Eagars Te Henui Chapel

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