Honorary Liveryman Martin Gratte RIP
It is with much sadness that we have to announce the death of Honorary Liveryman Martin Gratte. A great friend of the Plumbers, he passed away after a short illness on 5th February 2026. His funeral and celebration of his life will be held on 25th February 2026; please open this post to see all the arrangements.
Martin was an Honorary Liveryman of our Company and marvellous supporter over many years.
Martin sponsored many of our activities including the Annual Banquet, our Corporate Membership Scheme and the Annual Livery Sailing Regatta. He was well known within the Plumbers Company and it was always a great pleasure to see Martin and his wife, Frankie, at our events.
He will be, perhaps, best remembered in the Plumbers Company for providing excellent racing yachts for the Inter Livery Sailing Regattas over many years. As a result of his generosity, we were awarded silverware on many occasions.
Martin was a close colleague of Past Masters Mike Samuel and Chris Sneath with whom he shared many of our events and dinners. He was also a Past Master of the Worshipful Company of Lightmongers.
Professionally, Martin dedicated more than 50 years to Gratte Brothers and played a pivotal role in the growth and development of the organisation. His steadfast commitment helped shape the business into the leading M&E company it is today. Both Mike and Chris worked with Martin for many years and enjoyed great working relations and partnership, Chris as a fellow director when his company merged with Gratte Brothers.
Martin will be fondly remembered for his cheerfulness and generosity by all who knew him in the Plumbers Company. We send our sincere condolences to Frankie and the rest of the Gratte family during this difficult time.
Please click here to see all the arrangements for his funeral and celebration of his life kindly provided by Frankie.