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Martin and Gareth Taylor Obituary
Martin Taylor, 37, was married to Katrina Spring and lived in Waverley Road, West Reading.
He worked at Imperial Travel in Richfield Avenue where he had been a travel adviser for seven years.
His brother was aged 35.
Mr McNamara did temp work at Imperial Travel and is reported to have suffered partial paralysis. But doctors expect him to recover.
A statement released by Thames Valley Police on behalf of the family, said: “It is with tremendous grief and sadness but I can confirm that Martin and Gareth Taylor passed away last week whilst on a holiday to Vietnam.
“Martin’s wife, their families, and friends are shocked and devastated to hear this news and would ask that you respect their privacy at this difficult time.”
Jim Lucy, manager at Imperial Travel, told the Evening Post Martin would be sorely missed and that he had been one of the most popular members of staff at the company.
He said: “Martin was a friend as well as a colleague and everyone here is finding this terrible news extremely difficult to deal with.
“He was a valued member of staff and in fact our longest serving member of staff, and one of the most popular.
“We will miss him dearly and we are all thinking of his family at this time.”
Nicki Hale, a friend from New Zealand, emailed the Evening Post, commenting: “I cannot find words to say how shocked and numb we all feel with the news of such a tragic loss.
“We have known Gareth and Martin since they were small boys and our hearts and thoughts go out to their whole family.”
A Foreign Office spokesman said: “Two British nationals have died and another is currently in hospital. We are providing assistance to their families.”
28 Entries
Joady MacRae
April 10, 2011
So sorry to come across this article about Martin.
May you be having a good time wherever you are mate.
You'll be missed big man.
Joady
Pat Brown
November 16, 2008
We were so dismayed to hear of the tragic loss of Gareth and Martin. Memories of small lads in Whitchurch. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. May you find peace and rest in the midst of your sorrow. Bob and Pat Brown, Ben , Lucy and Tom
Mark
November 16, 2008
very sad to hear, remembering the good days at the swan,
may you rest in peace
Eric & Denise, Harmony, Matt & Cyvarn Robinson
November 16, 2008
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
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Nicki Hale-Short
November 11, 2008
We still can't believe this has happened and are deeply shocked a tragic waste of two great guys. Our hearts go out to their families and Trina and Becky.
Suzanne
November 11, 2008
I have memories of both Gareth and Martin that make me laugh out loud, as I know everyone will. My sincerest condolences to the Taylor family, Trina, Becky and the boys many friends. God bless.
Jo Cawthorne (Hollingsworth)
November 11, 2008
What a tragedy. May you draw strength from one another to get through this terrible time. With sympathy for your loss
Tony, Lucas & Kirsten Overall/Spring
November 10, 2008
Brother Martin, we loved you dearly. You were a great travel companion. I was so looking forward to your new nephew meeting you in Perth. Now I hope are watching over him. You will be in our hearts forever. It's hard to imagine our future with you not in it. Good bye to you and Gareth.
Ray
November 8, 2008
Such a sad loss. My thoughts are with you.
Tara Wylie
November 7, 2008
Trina
Thinking of you at this sad sad time for you. Our condolences to the whole Taylor family.
All our love
Tara & Justin
Stuart
November 7, 2008
This is an unbelievable tragedy. My sympathy goes out to the family and friends, God only know what they are going through. RIP Martin and Gareth you are sadly missed!
mimi arrayet
November 6, 2008
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
mimi arrayet
November 6, 2008
sinceres condoleances a toutes la famille de martin et gareth . cathrina , je t embrasse tres tres fort ; toutes nos pensees vont vers toi et ta belle famille .
Kate Garber
November 6, 2008
Short as it was, our meeting in Costa Rica was one i will never forget, my condolences go out to Kat and the rest of the Taylor family, Martin and Gareth may you rest in peace.. sincerely Kate G
Emma
November 6, 2008
Good memories, such a sad loss.x
Helen Hirachand
November 6, 2008
My thoughts are with Kat Spring, Martin's wife. She is such an amazing person, and I wish her strength to get through these tough times. Nobody can even begin to imagine what she must be going through. My sincerest condolences go to all the family and friends, for this sad loss of two such lively and much-loved souls.
Steve Lewis
November 5, 2008
Both Gareth & Martin were fantastic people whose hearts were in the right place. They did not deserve this and my condolences go out to all friends and family. Rest in peace, brothers.
Tony P
November 5, 2008
Martin and Gareth - My next door neighbours. I am still numb with disbelief, my sympathies goes out to Kat and the rest of the family.
One of the last things you guys did was to cut down the big tree !!! the irony of that.
It will never be the same again looking over the fence and not seeing those 2 fun filled guys bounding around and enjoying life. It was a pleasure to have known you both. Everything has fallen silent in the garden. So very tragic................
May god bless you both . T
mike lawrence
November 5, 2008
Terrible news; they were both great people. Condolences to family and friends
Michelle
November 4, 2008
I cannot believe this has happened, Martin and Gareth where both lovely blokes, And did not deserve this, My heart and sorrow goes out to there familys.
R.I.P Martin & Gareth.
You will be sadly missed.xxxxxx
Michelle.xxx
Kris Robbie
November 4, 2008
My deepest condolences for your loss. It is a pleasure to have known Martin - he was a ray of sunshine, a good person and will be sorely missed.
Dave Harding
November 4, 2008
My love to all family and friends. Our lives will be poorer for this sad loss.
Viki Vallance-Clark
November 4, 2008
I'm proud to have called them both my friend. The laughs we had and the memories. I have to believe we will meet again. So so sorry. xxxxx
Viki Vallance-Clark
November 3, 2008
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.
Teresa Guardia
November 3, 2008
May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.
JOhn Day
November 3, 2008
i'm sorry
Jo Martin
November 3, 2008
My heart goes out to you at this time and in the days ahead.
Martin was a fantastic Bloke to work with and will be very sadly missed.
RIP Martin and Gareth
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November 3, 2008
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