Sad News – Martin Kyte

Sad News – Martin Kyte

This topic has 7 replies, 8 voices, and was last updated 6 November 2025 at 18:10 by Dave Wootton.

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6 November 2025 at 10:00 #823304
Norman Billingham
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Yesterday we at SMEE were shocked to receive the sad news that Martin Kyte has died, suddenly and unexpectedly. Martin was a regular contributor to this forum and wrote articles for Model Engineer about SMEE activities. As a member of SMEE Council he brought considerable thought to our existing ideas and to plans for development of the society.

Most recently, Martin was a major part of the SMEE stand at the Midlands Model Engineering Exhibition giving up time for setting up, manning the stand for all four days and subsequent packing up. His Myford cross-slide improvements and his skeleton clock were important contributions to our display.

He will be greatly missed.
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6 November 2025 at 10:17 #823311
Michael Gilligan
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Indeed he will.

A respected voice of wisdom here.

MichaelG.
6 November 2025 at 10:24 #823312
Graham Meek
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I am deeply saddened at this news. We were only exchanging emails a few days ago. I shall miss his help and advice greatly.

Gray,
6 November 2025 at 10:26 #823314
SillyOldDuffer
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@sillyoldduffer
No! Martin was posting only last week.

I have great respect for Martin, knowing him on the forum and through SMEE Zoom meetings. Smart cookie, and helpful. He was able to explain what I was doing better than me!

Sad news indeed, and most unexpected.

Dave
6 November 2025 at 10:54 #823317
Nicholas Farr
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Hi, I’ve not knowingly met Martin, but it’s always sad to hear of people who have died, especially when you know them via this forum, and the magazine.

Regards Nick.
6 November 2025 at 12:22 #823331
Grindstone Cowboy
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@grindstonecowboy
I am so saddened to hear this – I only recently met Martin at the Midlands Show. My condolences to his family.

Rob
6 November 2025 at 13:44 #823346
bernard towers
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Very sad me and my son had a long conversation with him at the midland show, a really nice man.
6 November 2025 at 18:10 #823365
Dave Wootton
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Very sad to see this, chatted to him at a few shows and found him an extremely knowledgeable and friendly man who freely gave his time to demonstrate and encourage. Always a voice of reason and wisdom on the forum.
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