SCOTT Martin Peter

Published on 04/11/2024

Martin Scott died at his home in Corsham after a short illness on 24th October.

Martin was educated in Corsham and left school to join Stothert & Pitt Ltd in Bath as an apprentice turner/miller and remained with the company until his retirement.

He was a modest character and often self-deprecating. Handsome but shy so he never found a lifelong partner.

Outside work he was a talented cricketer, keen gardener and enthusiastic home brewer. He played football for Chippenham United and was a keen table tennis player.

Martin joined his local club as a boy and soon progressed to playing for the First Eleven. Corsham had an organised ‘Boys Group’ coached by club members. This group produced a long line of players who represented the County team, and others who played for the RAF and Navy against professional county sides.

Martin stood out as a prolific, skilful but obdurate opening batsman and expert wicket keeper. His performance was recognised by Wiltshire County Cricket Club and Martin’s record for the county is exceptional. After scoring centuries against First Class opponents he attracted the interest of Somerset and was offered terms to join the county. The offer wasn’t for a full contract and Martin’s income was so important to his family that he felt it was unacceptable. He felt that the offer made had been influenced by input from a local source which made him retain some bitterness.

Martin dedicated himself to his club and served in many roles including captaincy for a period although he was a reluctant captain. He worked on maintaining and improving the playing facilities and was active in ensuring the profitability of the bar when the income to Club was vital.

As a gardener and home brewer Martin showed the same attention to detail as he did to his cricket. Always single-minded and seeking the best results. He lived alone and enjoyed making bread and recipes using the produce from his garden.

In retirement his health was, in later years, disrupted by problems with his hips. He was denied a replacement for a while but when it came it was problematic. This was never fully resolved and the use of crutches or a stick was required and getting to the cricket club required determination.

Martin had firm political views and these were reinforced by the fact that his ultimate company pension was affected by the acquisition of Stothert & Pitt but Robert Maxwell who had helped himself to the pension fund.

In his final weeks Martin was grateful for the help and visits he received from his friends and neighbours.

He made it clear before he died that there should be no funeral and no commemoration but his friends and colleagues will be meeting to celebrate his life when his ashes are scattered at the ground. No date has been set for this but those interested in joining should contact Peter Hemmings on tony.hemmings82@gmail.com.

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