| Location | Farnsfield |
| Age | 31 years |
| Date of Birth | 2/1977 |
| Date of Death | 7/2008 |
| Visitors | 1,980 since 21/07/2008 |
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Stuart tragically was taken away from us in a car accident on Saturday morning. He was only 31 and
had a bright future ahead of him. Stuart touched the lives of everyone he met and it saddens me
greatly that I am having to write this. I can't think of the right words to express the
sadness and loss we are faced with.
Stuart was my brother and he was the best brother I could have ever wished for. He was a wonderful
son and my mum and dad thought the world of him and were very proud to be able to call him their
son.
He was a very conscientious hard working young man. He had recently started a new job and was
enjoying it and felt that all his hard work and professional achievements were being recognised.
He had achieved so much in his short life and we were all very proud of him.
Stuart was a kind hearted, generous and loyal friend to everyone who had the pleasure of meeting
him. His dry sense of humour and cheeky little smile will stay in our thoughts and our hearts
forever.
Rest in peace, dearest Stuart. x
Stu, I am so sorry to hear that you have left us. You were a true friend in and out of work. We only met up for a bite to eat last Thursday night and it was good to see you again. Never in a million years could i have dreamed it would be the last time i saw you. I will always remember us hacking our way around the golf course at Southwell convincing ourselves we were getting better, i will really miss that. You were one of the best mate God Bless You
Hey mate, I couldn't believe the news when I'd heard you'd gone life is so unfair. Shortly after I found out, I was driving through Central London when Swamp Thing by The Grid came on the radio. I don't normally believe in coincidences but that has got to be one. I will always remember the countless times we were 'cruising' in either the beast of the Yugo, your Mum's Polo or Dad's Saab with Swamp Thing blaring out thinking we were cool. Remember the 'Carlton' incident at school which we laughed and laughed about until I got dragged in to see Bob Shields? You were a good mate Stu and I regret losing touch for those years until recently.
I will never forget the good laughs we had together, rest in peace my friend.
Gareth
To Mr. & Mrs Mitchell & Sara
I was deeply distressed by the news of Stuarts death, having worked with him for two years or more he was always cheerful, polite and caring to an old un' like me and we had many a laugh together when he was putting together his packages for tenders - always patient as well I always enjoyed seeing his photos of the many wonderful places he went on holiday with you all - he was an absolute credit to you - which you can't often say in this day and age my and my husband's condolences to you all.
I only knew Stuart as a very close friend of one of my sons, and a member of a very loyal and caring group of friends going way back, and sticking together through all sorts of highs and lows.
A wise man once said 'Live so as to be missed'. By that standard Stuart got it right - even I will miss him; how much more will those much closer to him! My condolences to his family, and to those many, many people who knew him better than I did. He will be missed!
It has been an absolute pleasure knowing Stuart. Although we weren’t very close, he has been a genuine, honest and good-hearted friend and I feel privileged to have known him.
Our small group of friends has kept in touch since school, and we’ve had some really fun times. I have great memories of our weekend camping at BugJam at Santapod when Stu was getting embarassed at me blasting out the Rolling Stones from my car and James wandering around in his Versace t-shirt - the expression on his face read: this aint at all cool! Our endless sober evenings at the Unicorn - god knows what we all found to talk about night after night, year after year, as the cars got bigger and more expensive and the mobile phones got smaller. If only we had some photographs of us all proudly sat there with our car keys, phones and lime & sodas! And the funniest most hilarious night was on Stuart’s birthday in Nottingham at the pool bar when, after a few beers, Stu rocked back on his stool to lean on the table; the stool went a little too far, he reach for the table and cleared about 20 glasses to the floor. Rob went to save the day and Stu took himself, the table and Rob with him. And to add insult to injury the bouncer came rushing over to “split up the flight”! Keith was bent double laughing and I was so embarrassed I barely looked up from my pool cue! We’ve all been laughing about it ever since. I loved the way Stu saw the funny side of nearly everything and I will miss him and his dry humour immensely.
My thoughts are with Stu’s family and everyone else who has been affected by the tragedy.
James
Stuart,
After 18 years I knew we would be in each other lives forever, but it shouldn't have been so soon.
I'm sorry we won't be able to send sarcastic text messages to each other whilst watching 'Police Camera Action,' or whilst the F1 is on. Remember when we all went to the RAC Rally for the first time and the man who was dressed as a jester and being an idiot fell all the way down the hill backwards? IDIOT! And then jonny smoked his cigarette after dropping it in sheep dung? How many times did you have to pull over so he could be sick??? Good times.
I just hope, that when it's my turn to pass, you will be waiting the other side to greet me. It would make the perfect end to a new beginning. I love you Stuart xx
Rest in peace my friend
Keith
x
So very sorry
Stuart
I am so very sorry to learn that you have left us...it really wasn't your time. I'll miss our wine marathons at James and Bens - why was it that 'just the one glass' always turned into seven?
You're in my thoughts big man xx
I'm still not believing the dreadfull news & it keeps hitting me that I'm never going to hear Stu's car pull up & the door go.
You could set your watch by Stu, if he said he was going to be round at 8.30 he'd always show between 8.29 & 8.31. I on the other hand was always 10 minutes late, shouting 'elo mate' down the stairs or out the bedroom window as he arrived.
Whilst all our group are petrol heads, I always felt this was a connection I had with Stu, I'd always come down & we'd usually spend 20 minutes debating the contents of latest 'Car' magazine of mine that he'd be reading!
I am going to miss the guy terribly, and am just grateful to have been able to consider him as a friend.
Who is now going to side with me that The Prodigy actually do rock? I need to get converting Keith or Nige... where's Mr Mennall when you need him!
My heart goes out to Joan, Peter & Sara, I can only again offer my deepest sympathies. Do call on me any time if there is anything you want to discuss about his social circle etc.
Rest in peace Stu.
Stuart, we are all devastated by your tragic death. We have all cried until there seem to be no more tears to shed. You were such a wonderful, genuine, honest guy. We have wept tears not just at losing you, but because we know that our son has lost such a good friend and he is going to miss you so much. We have asked ourselves over and over again, why you? There is now going to be such a massive hole in the lives of everyone who knew you; family, friends, and work colleagues. Sadly there are not many people around like you Stuart. Goodnight and Godbless. You will never be forgotten.
I am so saddened to learn that Stuart has been taken away from us so early. We had been best friends throughout our school years - we saw each other daily and had so many good times growing up in Farnsfield. We used to go for long walks - and talk about anything and everything - mainly discussing cars.
Over the past few months we had got back in contact with each other and were planning on meeting up in Sheffield.
My sincere condolensces to Peter, Joan and Sara. I am so sorry for your loss
Stuart - may your soul rest in peace
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