AN Elstead man was tragically killed last week after an accident involving factory machinery. Marcus Snow, 30, from Milford Road, Elstead, died last Wednesday after the accident at Naturediet Pet Foods in Pickhurst Road, Chiddingfold. Surrey Police and ambulance staff were called to the scene of the incident just before 12-45 pm. On their arrival, ambulance crews took over from a trained first aider who was giving first aid to Mr Snow. Ambulance crews continued with resuscitation on the scene and in the ambulance while he was taken to The Royal County Surrey Hospital in Guildford, but doctors lost the battle to save his life. Mr Snow, who ran the packing room at the factory, began working for the company in September 2000, several months after moving to the area from his home in Woking. His long-term partner Andrew Tomes, who lived with Mr Snow in Elstead, said: "We were looking forward with the recent law changes to having a civil partnership ceremony later this year.. They decided to book the ceremony while they were celebrating Mr Snow's 40th birthday on holiday in Los Angeles last August. The couple were looking forward to celebrating their 15th anniversary as a couple next week on February 15. "We were best friends and partners, and I feel half of me has gone. It feels so unfair that someone who was so enjoying his life has lost it at 40-years-old. "I am still coming to terms with what has happened, with the help and support of our families, friends and colleagues." An investigation is under way in a joint operation from Surrey Police and the Health and Safety Executive. The inquest is expected to take place this week, following the conclusion of the post mortem held last Friday. A funeral service will be held for Mr Snow on Monday, February 13, at 2 pm at Woking Crematorium. Naturediet Pet Foods was unavailable for comment when The Herald went to press.