Martin Brian Vandervelde
In loving memory of Martin who sadly passed away at Kingsmead Nursing Home on 12th April 2023, aged 88 years.
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In 1988 Martin set himself a target of raising £100,000 for Prospect Hospice. He later admitted he didn’t think he could achieve it, but after nearly 24 years he did. He cycled from Land’s End to John O’Groats 3 times, rode sections of the Tour De France course, completed 6 charity cycle rides around the Canary Islands, 6 tours of the Czech Republic, and many more. He also volunteered for the Prospect Hospice as a charity box collector, and received a Pride of Swindon Award in 2010. Martin’s family say they would rather not receive flowers, but if anyone feels they would like to donate to the Prospect Hospice, that would be wonderful and much appreciated.
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A wonderful uncle who we will forever miss. Martin was a huge inspiration in his fundraising and cycling and also a warm and hilarious person. We feel honoured to have had him in our lives so long and we will miss him greatly. With love from Anna, Gordon, George, Stephen and Raffy xxxxx
Martin will be missed for his many inputs and views. His love of cake. Stories from his cycling trips in the past and of the S J C. He was our resident “historian” of members. .
Zoe
Martin was my father-in- law for many years . A gentle kind man who I had a lot of love and affection for .he will be remembered for many things his dislike for many vegetables and his love of deserts , Swindon Town and cycling holidays. Rest peacefuly Martin you were loved by many xx