R.I.P Another Claret

sjb · Post by **sjb** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 2:15 pm

Dermot Martin, a lifelong Claret, sadly passed away yesterday at the age of 69. Dermot posted occasionally on here as kindonesque I think. He lived in Poole and loved to watch the team down South. Older posters may remember him as a journalist on the Burnley Express in the late 70s & early 80s.

Tribesmen · Post by **Tribesmen** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 2:32 pm

Hummm sorry to hear that .

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 2:35 pm

Sad news, posted as recently as five weeks or so ago. Thoughts with his family and friends.

Aclaret · Post by **Aclaret** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 2:44 pm

Very Sad, yes I remember reading posts from Kindonesque.
Thoughts go to your family and friends at this Sad time.
May you Rest in Peace Dermot.

lakedistrictclaret · Post by **lakedistrictclaret** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 2:45 pm

Condolences to his friends and family.

Far too young.

sjb · Post by **sjb** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 2:54 pm

Dermot was diagnosed with cancer in April and it spread quite rapidly. He was in a hospice but wanted to go home & passed away there peacefully. He leaves his wife & 4 grown up children. Loved The Clarets with Harry Potts, Steve Kindon & Sean Dyche being particular heroes.

Lip · Post by **Lip** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:02 pm

R.I.P. Dermot ..condolences to all his family..

DAVETHEVICAR · Post by **DAVETHEVICAR** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:04 pm

Very sad news
My thoughts are with his family and friends

claretonthecoast1882 · Post by **claretonthecoast1882** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:22 pm

Sad news and another loss to this awful disease

RIP

Bosscat · Post by **Bosscat** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:26 pm

Sad to hear about Dermot ... thoughts with his family and friends

beddie · Post by **beddie** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:28 pm

Yes I too remember his posting name, very sad news to hear that. Another long standing claret lost. I’m exactly his age, it brings it home to you just how precious life is.My condolences to all his family and friends.

BurnleyFC · Post by **BurnleyFC** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 3:29 pm

Sad news. I remember his postings on here and 69-years-old is still too young.

RIP, fellow Claret and condolences to his friends and family.

COBBLE · Post by **COBBLE** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:05 pm

RIP Dermot. I went to Teds with Dermot, although he was a year younger than me. He was a cheerful, intelligent guy and I think his career took him as far as the FT. For some time he was interested in the Accrington Pals though I don't know if he published anything.

Xianclaret · Post by **Xianclaret** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:28 pm

R.I.P

northeastclaret · Post by **northeastclaret** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:29 pm

So sad , such a brilliant guy. Always a smile on his face and a mischievous chuckle. Played with him for Pike Hill Bombers in the Burnley Sunday League. After he left Burnley always enjoyed bumping into him when Burnley played down south. Thank you for letting us know sjb.

Fretters · Post by **Fretters** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:39 pm

Sad news. Rest in peace, Dermot.

CaptJohn · Post by **CaptJohn** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:51 pm

I'm 69, it's far too young to pass away.
RIP fellow Claret.

sjb · Post by **sjb** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:54 pm

northeastclaret wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 06, 2023 4:29 pm
So sad , such a brilliant guy. Always a smile on his face and a mischievous chuckle. Played with him for Pike Hill Bombers in the Burnley Sunday League. After he left Burnley always enjoyed bumping into him when Burnley played down south. Thank you for letting us know sjb.

He was a decent player despite his lack of height. As a little boy he spent many weeks in Stoke Mandeville Hospital and wore calipers on his legs but I never heard him complain. Worked on the Southampton Evening Echo for many years and latterly freelanced for the London papers & even drove a taxi in Poole. A life well-lived. R.I.P. 'Diddy.'

ALP · Post by **ALP** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:11 pm

Sad news indeed, rest in peace fellow claret.

Silkyskills1 · Post by **Silkyskills1** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:14 pm

Just very sad news. Didn't know him but definetly recognise the username. RIP and thoughts and prayers to his family.

Tricky Trevor · Post by **Tricky Trevor** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:20 pm

RIP Dermot. Condolences to all family and friends. Far too young to leave this world.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:24 pm

Indeed one of the saddest days of my life. Dermot Jnr. just came round with his sister Lydia to tell me the sad news. I've known Dermot for over thirty years. He became one of my best friends. He was Burnley through and through. The most ardent supporter you could find.

We've attended just so many games together over the years and I shall miss him dearly. It just won't be the same without him.

RIP, Dermot.

IanMcL · Post by **IanMcL** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:47 pm

Condolences. Far too young.

bfcjg · Post by **bfcjg** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 6:04 pm

RIP, no age.

Walton · Post by **Walton** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:26 pm

My dad knew him very well, but he is offline at the moment. I've passed on the sad news.

As soon as he can he'll be on to pay his own respects.

Rest in peace Dermot

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:32 pm

dermotdermot wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:24 pm
Indeed one of the saddest days of my life. Dermot Jnr. just came round with his sister Lydia to tell me the sad news. I've known Dermot for over thirty years. He became one of my best friends. He was Burnley through and through. The most ardent supporter you could find.

We've attended just so many games together over the years and I shall miss him dearly. It just won't be the same without him.

RIP, Dermot.

That’s so true about it not being the same and friends like this always come more into your mind on those special football days.

warksclaret · Post by **warksclaret** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 8:47 pm

Very sad. When a "claret" passes away,its a bit close to home

Middle-agedClaret · Post by **Middle-agedClaret** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:02 pm

RIP Dermot. Similar age to me, which is probably why his username struck a chord.
Condolences to Dermot’s family and friends.

jos · Post by **jos** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 10:28 pm

R.I.P. Fellow Claret.

Swizzlestick · Post by **Swizzlestick** » Fri Oct 06, 2023 11:53 pm

dermotdermot wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 06, 2023 5:24 pm
Indeed one of the saddest days of my life. Dermot Jnr. just came round with his sister Lydia to tell me the sad news. I've known Dermot for over thirty years. He became one of my best friends. He was Burnley through and through. The most ardent supporter you could find.

We've attended just so many games together over the years and I shall miss him dearly. It just won't be the same without him.

RIP, Dermot.

Sorry to hear about the loss of your friend.

Rest in peace, Dermot.

Wile E Coyote · Post by **Wile E Coyote** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 1:11 am

condolences, another friend from the terraces gone. We all lead complex lives and the common path for many is Burnley. RIP.

FCBurnley · Post by **FCBurnley** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 1:48 am

RIP fellow Claret

Cubanforever · Post by **Cubanforever** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 5:42 am

Very sad news, hope friends and family can stay strong and support each other, RIP Dermot

mybloodisclaret · Post by **mybloodisclaret** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 6:42 am

You'll always be a Claret.

RIP.

steve_f · Post by **steve_f** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 7:29 am

RIP Dermot, remember seeing some of his posts, condolences to all the family, a sad day for all who knew him.

Paulclaret · Post by **Paulclaret** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 8:51 am

I remember him from St Ted's. I was in the same class as him for a few years. Very sad news. I didn't know he was a 'neighbour' of mine, down the road in Poole. RIP Dermot.

longsidetrumpet · Post by **longsidetrumpet** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:40 am

So sad, especially remembering he was always a such a bundle of energy. I had the pleasure of working with Dermot at the Burnley Express for four or five years in the 1970s, in the days when going to work were fun as well as busy. Like northeastclaret he played with me on Sundays with Pike Hill Bombers, a typical winger, enigmatic and unpredictable. He'd lived in Poole Dorset for almost 40 years, after joining the Southern Evening Echo newspaper. He had a colourful career to say the least, and it must have been a barrel of laughs with four kids in the house. Dermot had kept in regular touch with former Burnley Express Clarets correspondent Peter Higgs. RIP Dermot

Noblelight · Post by **Noblelight** » Sat Oct 07, 2023 11:43 am

RIP to a fellow Claret
Thoughts and Prayers to his family and friends

Slurpy · Post by **Slurpy** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 8:31 pm

I wanted to thank you all for the lovely messages about my Dad. The greatest man I will know and a true Claret. I am blessed with the opportunity to support this team with him in my heart every match day. I've passed the messages on to my family and we send you all our love.

Rowls · Post by **Rowls** » Wed Oct 11, 2023 9:20 pm

RIP Dermot. My thoughts and prayers with his family and loved ones.

longsidetrumpet · Post by **longsidetrumpet** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:40 pm

Attended Dermot’s funeral and wake today in Poole in Dorset. Great send-off to a proper Claret, and great to meet the OP sjb. Also met up with a mutual friend in former Burnley Express Clarets reporter Peter Higgs, in rude health at 78

johnto · Post by **johnto** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:52 pm

RIP Dermot

ClaretTony · Post by **ClaretTony** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:11 pm

longsidetrumpet wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:40 pm
Attended Dermot’s funeral and wake today in Poole in Dorset. Great send-off to a proper Claret, and great to meet the OP sjb. Also met up with a mutual friend in former Burnley Express Clarets reporter Peter Higgs, in rude health at 78

Good to hear Wurzel is doing well - can't believe he's reached 78.

dermotdermot · Post by **dermotdermot** » Fri Oct 27, 2023 10:17 pm

longsidetrumpet wrote: ↑
Fri Oct 27, 2023 9:40 pm
Attended Dermot’s funeral and wake today in Poole in Dorset. Great send-off to a proper Claret, and great to meet the OP sjb. Also met up with a mutual friend in former Burnley Express Clarets reporter Peter Higgs, in rude health at 78

I also attended. Extremely moving. Nice to meet his extended family along with the OP sjb.

Okay so let’s do it for Dermot at Bournemouth tomorrow. We had a good result there last year in the cup and there’s no reason that we can’t emulate that.

sjb · Post by **sjb** » Sat Oct 28, 2023 12:09 pm

A very moving occasion with many tears & much laughter. A fine turn out & it was great to meet longsidetrumpet & dermotdermot.