With breaking, aching hearts we have to inform you of the death of our most beloved Martin today at 1.30 – he passed away peacefully at home, embraced by his family whom he adored, and who adore him entirely. The funeral will take place tomorrow, Thursday 13th December, at 12.30 in the Pardess Haim Cemetery in Kfar Saba.
In true and typical Martin fashion, some weeks before he died, he wrote what he called “The Last Blog.” Here it is – below:
Goodbye, Farewell – Smile for Me …
I won’t know when this blog will be posted.
Pam will have taken that decision for me.
We lost our fight with pancreatic cancer.
We had some successes for which I’d like to thank each and every one of you.
It never broke my spirit.
Smile for me.
Shalom, shalom.
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My heartfelt sympathies on the passing of your beloved MArtin , partner, father , brother and cherished friend by so many. He was an inspiration in his fight and his zest for life. Throughout his pain also for his Expression of constant gratitude for the extraordinary love and support he received from u all . How very privileged he felt being hugged by u all.Every listing in his blog is testimony Thinking of you. Love Jenny Ehrlich.
Beryl and all her family mourn with you deeply
Much love
So sorry to hear, what a Nobel and Brave person Martin was! Very difficult to use “was”
when it comes to Martin.
May he rest in peace.
it has been a great privledge to lnow such a courageous optimistic person who was lucky to enjoy the love of a warm and caring family. Pam my deepest condolences
Hearbreaking news. We wish you and the girls Long Life Pam darling and the courage and strength to get through this unbearably difficult time.
All ou thoughts will be with you tomorrow.
All our love.
Angie, Albert, Aron and Natalia
I am so so sorry to hear this.
A big hug from Austria.
With aching hearts we will smile for you
Pam:
I am hereby fulfilling Martin’s heroic last request – I am smiling for him. He gave a good fight, and fighting made his spirit soar, so it seems.
Hugs, Nima
Pam, Sidelle, Tal and Joe – such a sadness has filled our hearts with the news of the passing of our dearest of friends. We will always remember the good times we had together and of his corageous battle with cancer. Never complaining, always optimistic – Moshe will be remembered foerever for his softspoken and gentle manner, which hid his true person – a true hero of the people of Israel
יהי זכרו ברוך
Dear Pam and girls, we were so very sad to read your e-mail about Martin’s passing. He was extraordinarily brave and courageous and we will treasure the memories we have of him and the fun times we spent with you all. Our thoughts are with you. With fondest love, Helena, Steve and girls
I feel quite hollow, as if the life-affirming touchstone that inspired me this past year has been shattered. I am so sad to write of my deepest sympathy, but glad of the opportunity to celebrate the fighting
spirit that permeated your entire family and be reminded of a life lived with passion, commitment and attitude!
Loving thoughts to you all,
Linda Barron
Pami, Sidelle, Tal and Joey, so sad for you and for all of us today, it was really a privelledge to know Martin, you were so lucky to have him as a husband/father; this last blog is testimony to his optimism and wonderful spirit even in such unbearable difficult times; I love you all so much, sending you a big hug and trying to smile for Martin…. Dani
ein milim…just tears….
You never let us down and now, even though you”re not here, you leave us your words.The miracle of Chanukah is that you ever existed at all and through my tears I am smiling and I know that you are reading this and smiling too.
So so sad for your loss … Martin was so optimistic, so full of living for the moment, love for his family and friends. His heart was so big and embraced everyone through this blog. May his memory be for a blessing.
What a beautiful last blog. I am smiling for him. May his soul rest in peace.
I can’t believe this man. What a spirit.
Pam hi,
I will smile when I think of Martin for I am the better for having known him and if i thought I had known him for over thirty years the last two years showed me a strength and a determination I hadn’t appreciated for all that we had shared.
To all of you my fondest
Karl
So very sad not to be by your side today. Philip and I remember Martin’s incredible zest for life and his gracious manner in all things. We try to smile today just as he requested. – Martin, Pam, Sidelle, Nadia and Tal we send bundles of love to you all.
Debbie and Philip. Xxxxxxx
Pam, we wish you and the family long life – may Martins enduring spirit and zest for life be of blessed memory always, what an amazing final blog to read, much love Barry & Jodi
Dear Pam and girls:
Saint Martin is in the Fields!
So sad to hear your news of the passing of such a good man who fought so bravely with all of you at his side. We wish you all Long Life.
With love from Mark and Briana Schwartz and family in New York
Dear Pam. Although we haven’t seen each other much these past few years, I have such fond recollections of Martin and you, always smiling and always kind. We will smile for Martin, that’s how you keep the memories close forever. Wishing you all ‘a long life’ as we said in South Africa. With love, Judy (Poliva) & Chuck Katz
Dear Pam,
We send you our heartfelt condolences on your loss.
Wishing you and your family “Long Life”.
With love, Elaine & Brian
Dear Pam – wishing you and your family long life.
with love
Jackie and Mark Benson
We have only just heard of the very sad passing of your dear Martin. We know from the times that we were able to see him during his illness just how remarkably stoic he always was. He really was one of life’s gentlemen. May the wonderful memories you have of your wonderful life together sustain during this difficult and dark time. Thinking of you all and sending much love. Joanne and Ed Epstein (Manchester)