Tissues were needed all around in today’s emotional episode of EastEnders, as Kathy stepped forward to pay tribute to Martin Fowler at his funeral. As Martin’s godmother, Kathy has known him since the very beginning—and her touching speech took everyone down memory lane. She recalled the day Martin was brought home from the hospital, a beautiful baby boy who immediately brought light into their world. Kathy’s memory of Lou, beaming with pride and mistakenly calling him Albert, added a bittersweet touch of humor to the heartache.

Martin’s childhood charm gave way to the usual teenage mischief, but Kathy made it clear—no matter how much he tested everyone’s patience, he never lost his ability to bring joy. Like many, Martin made mistakes. But Kathy reminded mourners that life is about learning and growing. And nothing shaped Martin more than becoming a father. He loved his children unconditionally—biology meant nothing to him. What mattered was the love, and his kids knew exactly who their dad was.

As emotions overwhelmed the mourners, Kathy shared her heartbreak that Martin should have been the one speaking at her funeral someday—not the other way around. He was taken far too soon, with so much life and love still ahead of him.

Hope and Arthur were understandably distraught and left early, and Lily was absent too—grief clearly weighing heavily on the children. In a powerful moment, another mourner spoke up, admitting how much they needed Martin’s strength during this time. He was more than just a father—he was a best friend, a savior, and a soul who left behind an irreplaceable void.

💔 As Martin’s final farewell continues, viewers can only wonder—how will the family heal from such a devastating loss?