Once again, it is with a heavy heart that I inform you of the passing of a cherished member of Treasure Beach, Stuart Duggan. Stuart died last night when the car he was driving hit a utility pole not far from his home.

Stuart was a British citizen who came here approximately 7 years ago and fell in love with Jamaica, Treasure Beach, and Shirley Genus. Stuart and Shirley were married last August. Stuart's latest project was managing The Wild Onion.

I had the privilege of working with Stuart at Treasure Tours for over two years. Even before this, he had become a very close friend and during our time of working together our friendship only grew. Stuart was someone I depended on greatly and was always there when I needed a helping hand.

Stuart was a very humble, quiet and gentle soul who became a respected and beloved member of this community, always willing to help. He will be sorely missed by many.

Our thoughts and prayers go out to Shirley, Conroy, Stuart's mother Diana, and brother Matthew in England, and all other family and friends.

Our tears have not stopped falling for one cherished member of Treasure Beach and now they are falling for another. May we continue to draw strength from each other during this time and most of all, may we use these experiences to show us how precious life is and remember what is important in our lives.

Rest In Peace my dear friend.

dearest aunty shirley,
Our hearts go out to you on the tragic and horrific death of your husband stuart. It is hard to find the words to really express our heartfelt sympathy to you and the rest of the family. You are a wonderful and strong woman, so with all the love and support from friends and family we know you will be able to find some comfort and peace in times to come. Take care of yourself and we love you very much. May Stuart's memory live on and may he rest in peace. With all our love- keron, marlene, traceyann and the rest of the family in N.Y.

Ah...What can I say?
It is with great sorrow that I learned last night of the passing of a good friend, Stuart.
I had the priviledge of meeting Stuart a few years ago. We had worked together on remodelling Doubloon. When I went to Jamaica last November, I also had that wonderful priviledge of giving him some advice on building the sea wall at Doubloon. The day before I left back to Canada on the 27th, we sat down and had a wonderful talk. I didn't realize then, it would be the last chance I had to talk to him.
My sympathy goes out to his wife, and the rest of his family. Stuart, I will always remember you as a good friend.

Sincerely,
Tojo

My friend called me last night to tell me this. And this is so close after somone else lost their life by drowning. I've been checking the sight all day to see if something was up. Thank you for putting this up. Though I didn't meet Stuart, I did have the pleasure of a great conversation with Shirley when I stayed at Jakes in January. We talked about a lot of things: US politics (funny to see how silly we look to others at times), Jamaica politics (have some ways to go but progression IS progress), men / women, united Black experience, Jamaican (TB) pride and of course her husband. When a woman finds someone to share her life and is as supportive and accepting of who she completely is, its beyond a blessing. I understand that he openly embraced Treasure Beach (I can see why...loved TB when I visited) and was a good friend to a lot in the community. I know he will be missed dearly. My heart goes out to his family and TB community but especially for Shirley. Stay strong sistah...keep up. Love NEVER dies.

I'm so sorry to hear of Stuart's passing. I only met him once. But, a freind of mine who worked at the Wild Onion spoke well of him.

My thoughts & prayers are with his family.

RIP Stuart.

We loved Stuart and his caring heart. His loving spirit will be with us always. He will be remembered and missed.

Our thoughts are with you all in Treasure Beach.

Shirley there are no words.

Tina & Mike

A storm of pain has been hovering hovering
over Teasure Beach, the sorrow relentless

May God bring a calm to the restless sea
of sorrow and raw emotions to the Moxam family
and now to Stuart’s family and all loved ones who mourn.

May God calm the storm inside us in our deepest inner soul.
~Glasceta Honeyghan~

My deepest sympathies to all the family & friends of "Stewie". (Stuart Duggan)
He was a peaceful, helpful fine, fine gentlemen.

Iam missing your quick wit, smile & laughter already.
I will never forget you Stewie, thank you for your insight & wisdom.

You touched my heart brother, rest in peace....

-Mike Henrickson

We are very sad by this news. Met Stuart several times this year in January at the Onion and he was always pleasant and helpful he seemed to really enjoy his work at the Onion. May he RIP and his wife and his family find the strength needed to get through this tragedy. Our deep condolences Howard and Cathy........Canada

It's hard to believe...Stuart was so real and kind. Last November while staying in Great Bay we had wonderful converstions and he gave me great advice and kind assurance regarding troubles my son was having. Stuart was such a compassionate person. He was quiet and kind but so wise, he was a seer for sure. Stuart lived his dream. I'll miss him for sure.
RIP Stuart

My thoughts and prayers go out to everyone.
I am so stunned and saddened.
He will never be forgotton and I know his presence will always be felt in TB. It will forever be his home.
Hugs to you Rebecca.

Today is indeed, a day of heavy hearts. I cannot even fathom how Shirley must feel, nor would I try to wager a guess, or pretend to “understand.” I’m sure that family and friends surround her, and I hope she takes comfort in that. This news breaks my heart.

Stuart was one of the very first people I had the pleasure to meet almost 5 years ago – my first trip to treasure beach. I always look forward to visiting with he and Shirley. It was always so refreshing to see the two of them together, as he just exuded love for her, and that was a beautiful thing.

There is no doubt that Stuart will be missed whole-heartedly. Anyone who has ever come into contact with this man has been truly blessed, and I share in your sadness. Things just aren’t going to be the same without him.

Friends & family in TB called to give us the very sad news about Stuart - couldn't really believe it. Just want to say our thoughts and condolences are with Shirley and all the family both in TB & UK who must be suffering so much. Stuart will be sorely missed. Stay strong.
From everyone at Cool Runnings

Bill and I are just speachless. And heartbroken. How very sad.
Stuart helped us out when we were having a crisis back home while on vacation a couple of years ago. We dont know what we would have done without his help.
Our deepest sympathies to Shirley and her family.
Good bye Stuart...bless.

Another life taken far too soon and so unexpectedly ... We are still in shock. This news is so very sad -- especially for Shirley, but also for the whole Treasure Beach community. Stuart was so kind and decent and caring.

Keep the strength that you have always brought out and encouraged in others Shirley. Stuart's energy will continue to surround you with love. His love for you was the epitome of what love is. I am tremendously sorry for your loss. I was glad to have conversations with Stuart at his great birthday party at Berry and Coot's house a few years ago, and in my time living in and visiting Treasure Beach. May God surround you, encourage you and provide you with strength through lovely memories that you made together with your husband Stuart.

Stuart was my oldest friend. From the age of four years old our lives started to form the first of many links, forging the unbreakable bond of a very precious friendship. He was my classmate at infant school, sitting two desks in front of me and teasing me gently when he beat me at maths. I would get my revenge in the spellings tests – but only just!

Our friendly rivalry and great mutual respect continued into junior school. At the age of nine and walking on crutches he beat me at a game of table tennis. I was gutted! How could someone with ‘three legs’ - and two of them metal! – get round the table fast enough to beat me! Revenge was swift as I wheeled out the chess board and trounced him soundly (but only after he’d shown me how to do it!).

At the age of eleven, Stuart and I were the only two in our school that year to pass the examination for the prestigious King Edward’s School. Throughout our teens we were therefore a constant and reassuring presence in each others’ lives.

Outside of school, another sport was to replace our battles around the table tennis table and the chess board. At the grand old age of fourteen, Stuart and I decided that we were now too ‘old’ and too wise to try and outwit each other, so we decided to fight on the same side. We became tennis mixed doubles partners and spent our teenage years puffing, panting and, above all, laughing our heads off, around the local tournaments.

Stuart disappeared from my life when we were in our mid-twenties. For ten years we fought to make our mark on the world; politics, careers and marriage consumed our time.

Yet not once during that period did I ever, ever forget him. I always knew that we would once again see each other and we would carry on our friendship exactly where we left off.

And I was right. After a decade ‘in the wilderness’, we met up once more. Although in our mid-thirties by now, he looked exactly the same as I remembered him, albeit a little more tanned! He told me of his wonderful new home in Treasure Beach, of his soul mate Shirley and how much I would like it there.

And he was right, just as a great friend always is. For not only did my family and I travel thousands of miles to visit Stuart in Great Bay, we loved Treasure Beach so much that we decided to have our second home there. Of course, Stuart not only found us Doubloon, he helped us redesign and build it. Then, best of all, he got married in it!

To wed the woman he loved in our home was the biggest compliment that he could ever have paid us. “Don’t do anything special – we don’t want a fuss”, he said, in his typical unassuming way. But Stuart, I thought, you are my oldest friend. You are not going to get away with a quick Red Stripe and an exchange of rings!

Stuart’s face on that day last August was one that I will never forget. I have never seen him so happy and so content with life. This, of course, was much more to do with the fact that Shirley was now his wife than our efforts at food and decoration. But I am so glad that we played a small part.

I last saw Stuart on 14th March this year, my 40th birthday. We celebrated our coming of age – he had turned 40 a few weeks’ earlier – and we reflected on life so far. We talked about the twists and turns and how fate and friendship had always linked us.

I am so glad that I was given the opportunity to have that conversation because I let him know how important he was to us all and how glad we were to know him.

This humble, caring, sensitive, calm and honourable man – with that infuriating stubborn streak! – may have left us in body, but his whole being will live on with all of us that have had the incredible luck to have known him.

The wonderful Miss Verlin in Billy’s Bay once confided in me after meeting Stuart: “I just love that likkle man from Great Bay – I don’t know why, I just love him.”

Miss Verlin – we love him, too. And he may have been ‘likkle’ to look at, but he’ll always be big, big, big in our hearts.

Diana and Matthew, Shirley and Conroy – our thoughts and prayers are with you.

Judy, David, George and Joseph Hanley.

In my minds eye i see Stuart planting and weeding and watering the grounds at Irie Cabins in the early morning before the heat of the day. Stuart found his place and his mate...now may God have mercy on his soul.

wata just falls from my eyes .....

The last time I saw Stuart was in Treasure Cot as he came to pick up my friend to go to Shirley's for a massage.........what a smile, how friendly he was to my friend who had never met him...I cannot even phantom Shirley's grief!
God Bless his soul, his memory and the loved ones he left behind........

jeanne hawtin (Feb.every year in Treasure Cot)
Havre de Grace, MD, USA

I will miss my friend.

Friendship is a great treasure.

Welcome to his parents and friends.

Where can those out of the country send cards and words or encouragement? Will there be a collection of some sort for expenses?

I can not imagine what grief you all must have been hit with once again!...I have wonderful memories of stuart... and beside my total shock!...I will always smile when thinking of him...my prayers are with his wife and loved ones... he touched all us tourist in the most positive way...R.I.P. Stuart

my condolence to genus family
respect tom

You can send cards of condolence to:

Shirley Genus-Duggan
Calabash Bay P.A.
St. Elizabeth
Jamaica, West Indies

If you want to make a contribution, you could include a check in the card.

Dearest Shirley, my sympathy goes out to you and the Duggan family. Treasure Beach has lost a true icon, Stuwart was an expectional man gentle and thoughtful of others, with humbleness and quiet dignity. Those who knew him had the utmost respect for his honesty and strong work ethic. Those who knew him VERY WEll, will never forget that twinkle in his eyes, that often proceed his quick and clever wit. His legacy will live on in all those lives he has touched.Treasure beach will miss him for sure.

Thanks Rebecca!

Dear Shirley and family,

It is with great sorrow that I heard of your extreme loss of your beloved Stuart. I too lost my husband (35 yrs old) very suddenly and still to this day (25 yrs later) long for his touch and smile. It was my scream (literal) up to the Lord for Mercy that finally brought a serene peace to my soul so I could withstand the coming days.

My sister, Celeste Anderson of Siwind told me the news yesterday as I called to wish her a good holiday. It is a sad time there in Treasure Beach and I pray that you find the strength to hold on to your faith. You were so kind and warm to me when you touched my soul and body during the most out-of-body massage experience I have ever received, two years ago when I visited TB.

I will be there again in May and hope to give you a warm hug and love from someone who understands your grief. In the meantime...:

"I asked for riches that I might be happy;
I was given poverty that I might be wise.

I asked for all things that I might enjoy life;
I was given life that I might enjoy all things.

I was given nothing that I asked for;
But everything that I had hoped for."

Author unknown.

The quieter you become, the more you can hear.

With all my Thoughts and Prayers for you and the family, Hazel of Los Angeles

Shirley, I was out all last week due to the death of my mother only to come here today and find you suffering, as well. Please accept my sincerest condolences. Perhaps June and Stuart will "high five" on the way up to Heaven. Take care, my friend.

Janice, Villa Ja-Ja

Shirley I mourn your lost, stay strong, God is with you. Please accept my deepest and sincere condolences

Dearest Shirley, words escape me in these saddest moments. Our hearts and warmest thoughts go out to you and family. One Love
Jasna & Gaelan

Our Deepest Sympathy to Aunty Shirley and the Rest of Staurt's Family. We at Jakes at the front desk will surely miss him. We would be looking forward for him to come and get the guests for their Massages with his wonderful smile painted all over his face i know for sure we'll never forget him. Be strong Aunty Shirley because he would want you to.

Love From all of the Jakes Staff. we are always here for you.

I am shocked and saddened to hear the news of Stuart's sudden death. My thoughts are with Shirley and the rest of Stuart's family.

I became friends with Stuart whilst we were both at university and after we graduated we contemplated setting up a painting and decorating partnership for a while. I also fondly recall our games of chess together over a drink or too.

His ready wit and impish smile will be missed.

RIP Stuart.

Stuart, “the likkle man from Great Bay” was a “giant”, a gentle giant who deeply enriched all of our lives. I smile when I think of Stuart and my heart feels full for having known him. Last year, we were truly blessed when he agreed to become part of the Blue Marlin Villas family. We have many cherished memories of that time. Our love, and prayers go out to Shirley, Conroy and all of Stuart’s family and dear friends from the guests and staff of Blue Marlin Villas.

We miss your presence, Stuart, but feel your indomitable spirit living on….....

It is with great sadness that we have learnt of Stuart's untimely death. We at Wards Chemist,in
Birmingham have worked with Diana, Stuart's Mum for some years.Diana was so proud of him and every thing he had achieved.We send all our love to Diana, Shirley and Stuart's brother Matthew

The results of the autopsy came in yesterday and it showed that Stuart suffered a heart attack which is what caused the accident. The doctor explained that once the heart attack hit, he would have blacked out and that is why the accident occurred. We are grateful that some of our questions have been answered by this diagnosis.

There will be a memorial service starting at 4:00 on Saturday followed by a big party! Stuart had always said he did not want a funeral to mourn his death, but a party to celebrate his life. We are honoring his wishes and ask that all who knew and loved him to give a toast in his honor and memory on Saturday night.

I have the sometimes unenviable task of being one of the people who approves the messages posted here.

Most times they are for something really nice, like fond memories of latest person in the Profile of the month.

But other times they're less joyful, like those in this thread.

I've been seeing all the posts here about my friend Stuart. I've been trying to think of what to write, but nothing comes to mind...and certainly nothing that would match his clever wit.

So I'll simply mention the last time I saw him. I was driving into Kingston and stopped to say hi. He asked if I had a map (of course I didn't) and he ran inside and loaned me his. That's just the kind of guy he was.

Stuart, from what I know of you and all I've read from your friends it's safe to say you made the world a better place. I can only hope the same is said about me when my number is up.

And while I can't be at the remembrance on Saturday, I'll certainly hoist one for you that night.

My deepest condolences to Shirley and everyone who is hurting from this loss.

Respect Due,
Eric

ELVIS PERKINS, SON OF BERRY BERENSON PERKINS, NUNI BOYLAN AND WYNDHAM BOYLAN -GARNETT ARE DEVASTATED BY THE NEWS THAT WE RECEIVED FROM COOT PARCHMENT. KNOWING HOW DEEPLY WE CARED FOR STUART AND FOR SHIRLEY, HIS BELOVED PARTNER, COOT CALLED US IN NEW YORK TO TELL US THE TRAGIC NEWS THAT STUART HAD DIED IN A CAR ACCIDENT ON APRIL 13, 2006. WE ARE ALL STUNNED AND SADDENED BY THE LOSS OF STUART. ON ALL OF OUR MANY VISITS TO TREASURE BEACH WE LOOKED FORWARD TO SPENDING TIME WITH THE WITTY , WARM MAN WHO WAS LIFE PARTNER TO OUR BEAUTIFUL FRIEND SHIRLEY. IN A VISIT LAST JANUARY, WE CELEBRATED SHIRLEY'S BIRTHDAY WITH THEM, A JOYOUSLY JAMAICAN OCCASION. STUART WAS A PRECIOUS FRIEND. HIS UNIQUE HUMOR WAS A SOURCE OF CONSTANT ENTERTAINMENT, HIS QUIET ABILITY TO BE WHEREVER AND WHENEVER HE WAS NEEDED TO HELP A FRIEND WAS A RARE QUALITY CHERISHED BY ALL WHO KNEW HIM.

ELVIS, WYNDHAM AND I HAVE BEEN DEEPLY EFFECTED BY THE LOSS OF THIS FINE MAN. OUR THOUGHTS OF LOVE AND CONCERN ARE WITH SHIRLEY.

PLEASE ADVISE US HOW WE CAN REACH HER BY PHONE AS WE ARE LONGING TO SHARE OUR THOUGHTS OF LOSS AND SADNESS WITH HER.

WITH AMAZING RESPECT FOR A JOYFUL,COMPASSIONATE, HARD WORKING AND SPIRITUALLY BLESSED HUMAN BEING,

WE AWAIT WORD.

NUNI, ELVIS AND WYNDHAM

For those of us who wish to pay our respects to the wonderful man who touched so many people with his beautiful joi de vive and generous heart could you please let us know where the memorial service will be held on Saturday
Thank you.

It is hard to believe that Stuart is no longer with us. I have seen him grow and develop from a baby into a kind and gentle person who was always able to make time to listen to others. I have many happy memories of things that i and Stuart did over the years and i will always have those to remember him by.
This is a very difficult and upsetting time for everybody who knew Stuart but particularly so for Shirley and my sister Diana. Pam Sarah and I can only offer our love and support at this time and our thoughts are with them for Saturday.
Rest in peace Stuart, gone but you will never be forgotten.

Uncle Leyton,Aunt Pam and cousin Sarah
xxxxxxxxx

Shirley you know don't me, I was married to Stuart's Uncle Leyton and many years have gone by since I last saw Stuart and his mom, Diana. I keep in touch and hear Diana's joyful news of her growing family and tonight as I have just heard from Leyton this news and read these messages - like all of your friends I can't believe he has gone. I remember him just as he is described, peaceful and oh so kind.
I wish I had met you both together and maybe one day I will make it to Jamaca and say hello to the wonderful woman that took his heart away and gave him such love. Give my love to Daina and Matthew who have lost such a special son and brother. I will raise my glass on Saturday and celebrate his life with you just as he wished but fight back the tears for you all. Much love and deepest sympathy (Aunty) Julie xxx

Nuni, from this website there is a number for Shirley: 876-367-9961 however, I'm not sure if this is still valid.

Kind regards

Karen, the memorial service will be held at their home. Just below the Great Bay road turn off, where the beautiful wall is.

my wife Karen and I were married in November 2001. we spent our honeymoon at Jakes and met Stuart when he came to pick us up for a massage.he was wearing a "Wellfleet Oysters" t-shirt. being from the cape and knowing that Berry Berenson had been killed on Sept. 11 I asked if he knew her ( I had known her enough to say Hi at the beach in Wellfleet). he told me how he, Berry and Shirley became known as the "three amigos" because they went everywhere together. the day after she was killed they found three black kittens in their back yard. we talked about how the kittens represented the three of them. we talked about the cape ( he and Shirley had visited here), and we talked about what a special place Treasure Beach is. in 2005 we were able to go back to Treasure Beach with our young daughter. we wanted to get a massage from Shirley but she was away setting up her new spa. Stuart came to pick us up and he set up our steam bath followed by a massage from Shirley's son Conroy. Stuart was so busy with their new house and Shirley's spa but he was still such a calm humble soul that you wanted to spend time with. we send our love to Shirley and Conroy, you were blessed with a special person that left such a big impression on those that met him.
be well.......steve, karen, and charlotte

Hi Aunty Shirley, I'm so sorry to hear of your loss. I tried to call you but no answer. I truly don't know what to say, words cannot express. I know how it feels to lose a loved one, when my father died the days just rolled into one but his memory is always with us.The last time we were in Great Bay was for my father's funeral, you were supportive and kind. I know you are a strong woman, that's in our genes!Keep smiling, Stuart's with dad up in heaven
love your niece Pauline, Kyle & Sean CT, USA

I never met Stuart, but have heard of about him and of this tragedy from his old friend John Cross from England. I among others will be with John, his partner and his children, tomorrow at 4pm and will raise a glass to someone I'm sure it would have been a priviledge to have known.

My deepest sympathy to all family and friends
Wendy ( Great Barr, Birmingham)
xxxxx

I have just read all the messages about my nephew Stuart and I know that my sister Diana has taken great ocmfort from all the love and fond memories contained in them.Today as stuart is remembered I will raise a toast to his life and all the love that he had for everyone and for life.He was obviously very very happy with his life and especially with Shirley.I remember him full of life and good humour and that is how I am sure he would wish to be remembered.So mourn the loss of a great friend but remember all the good times and how life would of been so less sunny without him.With love and sympathy to eveyone who knew him especially Shirley Diana and Matthew.Cheers Stuart.From Uncle Adrian

I have taken great comfort from all the fond messages posted on treasurebeach.net about my big brother, Stuart.We were only reunited in the last year after 30 years without contact and were hoping to meet up face to face again very soon, but as grown ups, not children. We had several conversations via email and he told me all about his wedding celebration and his new wife, Shirley. He told me about this website back then and that is where I found a picture of them both on their special day and lots of warm congratulations from friends and family about them finally tying the knot. It fills me with great sadness to only just hear about his tragic car accident over a week ago and wish that I could have gone to the memorial service today to say goodbye even though it should have been a long awaited hello. I will however, like a lot of his family and friends, be raising my glass to Stuey at 4.00 today. Our thoughts and prayers are with you today Shirley, Conroy, Diana and Matthew.

RIP Stuart. With Love From Li'l Sis, Karen and Niece Natalie xxxxx

I have known stuart duggan for may years as soon as I met him I knew he was a very special man. I got to know him through John Cross his best friend. when John and I had are son we knew straight away we wanted Stuart to be his Godfather. As we all got on with our lives we lost touch and unfortuantly our son never got to know his Godfather but over the last few days I have had great pleasure in telling him what a kind humble wounderful person he was. I like so many always thought that we would meet again one day but sadley this is not to be.
God bless Stuart you will be sadly missed by so many.

I can't believe that he is gone- I admit that i did not know him as well as others, but he was still my cousin. I went over some while ago and had a wonderful time. i met shirley over there, i think she is wonderful. I can only say that my thoughts will be with you shirley, and dad and mom. He was such a kind man, loved where he was and all of the people around him. I loved him very much and thoughts are with all who knew him.
RIP uncle Stuart. Love Sarah xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx