It is almost unimaginable that it has come to this. Still, with unbearable grief and a broken heart, I let you know that my wife Jill, the love of my life, my best friend of 28 years, and mother of our three wonderful children passed away peacefully and surrounded by love.
From
They have done it again, might have to build a new resorts to house all the success. Congratulations ladies, you just made our independence weekend that much more patriotic & special. 🇯🇲
“Worlds Best” performance by Steven Gardiner of The
#Bahamas
🇧🇸 & Kirani James of
#Grenada
🇬🇩 in the 400M final.
As the
#Caribbeans
voted “Worlds Best” resort chain we got you w/ complimentary vacays when the Olympics is over in full VIP style back home.
#TeamCaribbean
I couldn’t be more proud of my incredible wife for tackling her recent diagnosis head on. Today we cut her hair a bit shorter, she looks as beautiful as the day I met her in 1995. She never ceases to amaze us all with her gift of humility, big love and gratitude. Love you Jilly.
I never thought I'd get a tattoo but this is a tribute that transcends words, an infinity symbol with Jill’s initials, in her own handwriting that is now a permanent part of my story. 🖋️❤️
#ForeverJilly
🚨- In addition to no limit VIP stays for our athletes who medaled, my team & I
@SandalsResorts
will be offering ALL athletes who traveled to the Olympics to represent their Island, in which we have a resort, a complimentary “Worlds Best” vacay.
#TeamCaribbean
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The incredible
@realshellyannfp
is nothing short of a class act on every level! We couldn’t be more proud of you, your positive attitude and your endless gratitude. We can all learn a lot from you Shelly and your “World Class” perspective. You remain Gold Status for Jamaica.
I have sat for hours in silence, reflecting and listening to the currents of the Exuma waters, in a spot Jill and I loved dearly. Within these moments of stillness and calm, I’m getting closer to her and searching for peace amid the loss. Thinking of cherished memories filled
Welcome back home dad 🇯🇲
For his final flight home, our pilots flew low along the north coast of Jamaica. From the shores, our incredible team members got to salute their leader from our beaches this one last time. We are so happy to have you home with us dad.
It was this very moment, one week ago today that we lost you. Our family stood still and as excruciating as this first week has been without you, it has been filled with you. The love you created all around us is still here. Our children, our family, and our dear friends. Story
My family & I are beyond touched for the overwhelming outpouring of love for my father, Chairman of the Sandals & ATL Group of companies. Our worlds will never be the same, however we will continue to build on his legacy & fly his flag into orbit. I love & miss you Dad.
I miss you beyond words my beautiful wife, our kids and I miss everything about having you physically here with us. We love you forever and beyond Jilly.
#ForeverJilly
♾️
The strongest way to battle COVID in small island states, beyond the vax program, is to substantially build out our hospital & medical infrastructure w/ supporting beds & equipment required. Let’s be honest, our facilities have never been good enough, it’s time to make it happen.
Hello there my beautiful wife.
You continue to smile and show deep gratitude and love in all you do. Through your own personal journey you remind us all how precious life’s journey can be. To live each day to the fullest and fulfill your passions & purpose, to make each count.
I am proud to unveil the design plans of the first-ever Swim-up Rondoval Suites as part of a multi-million-dollar renovation at the picturesque Jamaican oasis, Sandals South Coast. This is now the longest pool in the Western Hemisphere, pretty cool.
🇬🇧 My wife is a warrior. Last year she promised a special trip to our kids before receiving her diagnosis. Despite her circumstances, and in between treatments, she hoped on a transatlantic flight to ensure our kids weren’t let down. We are so grateful for you Jill.
#TeamJill
The “Worlds Best” continues to deserve “The Worlds Best”.
Congratulations Shaunae Miller-UIBO on your Gold win in the 400m. Your
@SandalsResorts
fam has some
#VotedWorldsBest
Bahamian vacay love for you when you return home.
#TeamBahamas
Remembering a month filled with moments that still feel like yesterday. Today marks a tender milestone - one month without her physical presence, and yet every heartbeat reminds me that our love has no boundaries. Jill’s spirit dances in the sunlight, whispers in the wind, and
We are profoundly grateful for the outpouring of love and support we've received. To our cherished family, dear friends, and esteemed colleagues - your unwavering presence and heartfelt stories about my beloved wife have touched our soul.
As we step through the door of our home, we are met with Jill’s smile and loving spirit. The warmth of her memory welcomes us in and sets the tone for our day. We can’t help but wonder how different things would be if she were still here. What we wouldn’t give to hear her
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It's was an honor to be at King's House with my wife Jill, meeting Their Royal Highnesses The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge.
A special thanks to His Excellency The Most Hon. Sir Patrick L. Allen, Governor-General, and The Most Hon. Lady Allen for their invitation.
I feel beyond compelled to thank you all for holding my children and I up in what has been our most difficult year. So many of you continue visit, call, write, message and share stories on how to try help ease our pain from the loss of my beautiful wife & mother of my children. I
This is our family superhero who continues to look her deepest challenge in the face and battle. We love you so much
@jilltstewart
& are so proud of your positive attitude & mindset.
It was two months ago today that we said goodbye—a moment of profound grief that words can hardly capture. As difficult as these weeks have been for our family, the strength of Jill's beautiful spirit lives on with us each day, giving us the strength to face every moment with the
Congrats Trinidad 🇹🇹 on your new import regime on fully electric motor vehicles, 0% duty, 0% motor vehicle tax, 0% vat. This is the only way to ‘kickstart’ the electrification revolution and make cars affordable to the consumer while reducing our dependency on fossil fuels.
I will look for you in every lifetime and love you there…
Today would have been Jill and I’s 15th wedding anniversary, and I never imagined celebrating it without her, my absolute best friend. We could be anywhere in the world, doing nothing together, and still have the best
🇯🇲 Jilly and I have really missed our beautiful
#IslandLife
, and it feels great to be back home. She is even more excited than she looks. This is the look of a real life
#superwoman
. ❤️
Today our teams across the north coast of Jamaica got to say their farewells one by one to their Chairman. As a devout Catholic my dad loved our on property Chapel at Sandals Montego Bay. He was right at home in a spot he loved with the people he loved most, his staff & team.
🇻🇨 After two decades in the making, we're bringing the
@Sandalsresorts
touch to the pristine beauty of Saint Vincent and The Grenadines. From my first visit, I was captivated by its allure. With our 'Sandals First' commitment, we're introducing the stellar Two-Bedroom Butler
It’s been five months, and it feels like three years. Our kids and I talk about you nonstop—in every decision and situation, we discuss their beautiful Mummy and ask, what would you do? You continue to have the most remarkable impact on everyone you knew. The list of what I miss
Fourteen years ago today, I married the love of my life, and I have never looked back. From teenage sweethearts to soulmates, every moment has been a gift. Sharing our lives, raising our children, and growing side by side, I couldn't be more grateful for the beautiful life we've
🇯🇲 Took my wife Jill back to where we got married in the Jamaica Blue Mountains for some pure fresh air, Blue Mountain coffee and nature walks. You’re beautiful
#Jamaica
, we love you.
Jill is doing really well, fighting her diagnosis hard, however her treatment takes her away from our kids and I often. We thank you all for your continued support and prayers.
🇯🇲 - 🚨 Opening today. Our latest
@StarbucksJAM
store is now open in Drax Hall St. Ann. Equipped with our first drive thru, a pick up window and our first ever exterior wall art. Roxy (our regional director) you and your team have done again by raising the bar.
🇯🇲 I just watched a video where the Minister Of Health publicly stated he plans to “discriminate” against the overwhelming majority of Jamaicans citizens who have made a personal choice. What happened to “Out Of Many One People”?
🇧🇸 - We had an incredible grand opening of the all-new Sandals Royal Bahamian. Just when we thought it couldn’t get any better, the king of dancehall showed up to surprise me for my birthday. One love
@KingBeenieMan
.
96% of all fruit & vegetables used in my Jamaican resorts are grown locally by farmers and served farm to table within 24 hours of being picked. The product is of the highest quality with explosive flavors.
#BuyLocal
#Tourism
#Linkages
The Butch Stewart International School Of Hospitality & Tourism is coming. We couldn’t think of a more exciting way to celebrate our 40th than partnering w/ The University Of The West Indies & Florida International University’s famed Chaplin School of Hospitality. Let’s do this!
Thrilled to announce that
@Sandalsresorts
will be sponsoring the Jamaica Bobsleigh Team in the 2022 Winter Olympics. Like tourism, sports is a global industry connecting communities, and I’m proud to support our athletes who represent Jamaica, locally and on the world stage.
So I was having real issues with turning 40 today and entering middle age, however someone just said to me middle age these days is 50! So I seem to have gotten another decade, I’m feeling great again 🤣.
This Valentine's Day is uniquely meaningful for me—it not only celebrates love but also coincidentally marks seven months since my beloved Jilly's passing. To honor both this day and the eternal bond we shared, I'm sharing a special photo of us. It captures our last kiss as it
🇯🇲 It's been five years since we opened the first Starbucks in Jamaica. We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate this incredible milestone and partnership than with the opening of the 9th Starbucks store in Jamaica, where it all began.
#StarbucksHalfWayTree
#NowOpen
If you want to know what it’s like to fall in love with Jill, just look at her smile in this video. Not only did she shine with her natural beauty and a smile that lit up any room, she embodied what it means to share her love with those around her. In our life together, Jill’s
27.06.09 - Happy Anniversary Jilly.
13 years ago I married the love of my life. W/ each passing day, I grow more grateful & in love with the beautiful friend, wife, mother and person you are.
Despite your recent diagnosis, w/ our faith, fam & love our story shall continue.
It’s been a year since we lost you. I am beyond grateful for the time you took out of your crazy schedule to show me the way, to help me find my own path. Your life was a lesson, your name was a password, your example was beyond. We won’t let you down dad, we love you forever.
This will be forever your spot in our home. I look out and see you there, gazing at the sunsets, at the ocean, cherishing the calm of Mother Nature. I will always see you there and pray that you are at peace now, just as we are in your spot. I love you forever, Jilly.
Mother, friend, love of my life. It’s been three months and I still feel so incredibly blessed to have had you in my life. I'm deeply touched by the profound gesture of St. Andrews School in Boca Raton, who have dedicated a bench in memory of Jill. This bench, inscribed with a
"Grief is like the ocean. It comes in waves, ebbing and flowing. Sometimes the water is calm, and sometimes it is overwhelming. All we can do is learn to swim."
Learning how to swim all over again without you here for these past 11 months, Jilly. With your birthday next week, I
"Mothers are like glue. Even when you can't see them, they're still holding the family together." - Susan Gale
This Mother’s Day is our first one without Jill. She gave me the overwhelming honor of being a father, is dearly missed every second of every day, and the weight of her
Giving thanks for the love of my life.
These days we are rocking the same hairstyle.
Love you
@jilltstewart
& thankful for the beautiful life we have created together.
🇧🇧 They say when it’s nice you do it twice, Barbados is beyond nice, it’s stunning! Today we opened our second
#StarbucksCaribbean
store in beautiful Barbados,
#StarbucksElSueno
, bringing the global “Starbucks Experience” to the south coast of this beautiful island.
🎄Merry Christmas & Happy Holidays.
May this special day be filled with love, joy, laughter, singing & dancing, great friends and family.
Sending you all best wishes & big love from the Stewart’s.