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I just got a call from a friend in Negril that Charlie from Negril Beach Club has passed away. He was an amazing man that not only kept the beach clean and tidy but also saw to it that all guests were cared for. He continued to work through all the pain and never let on to the struggles he was having with his health. There was never a day that he didn't greet you with a wide smile. He will be missed.
Rest in peace and may God bless
I only know Junior the rasta man with the beauitful eyes! is this the same man, what did Charlie look like?
Rest in Peace Charlie...:(
No, not Junior (the tall Rasta man). Charlie was the older man who was always on the beach raking. He has been off the property for awhile as his health had begun to fail. He didn't have a pension so he was trying to work as long as possible.
ohhh that's very sad, may he rest in peace.
Charlie was working last December and January when we were there. Would always grab our towels and throw them on our chairs under the tree where we liked to sit. And if our favorite "juice man" would come to deliver the Orange Juice and we wouldn't be around, he'd put it on our porch for us. Had heard he had to leave last spring. He was a great friend and we will really miss him!
Charlie will be missed. He was gone this summer as work had become too difficult. He was very kind, thoughtful. He'd worked there for at least 17-18 years. He always had a kind word & a smile. For years he made sure I had what I needed for my relaxing days on the beach. He was a good, hard working man.
My husband is very saddened by this news, he knew him well from his hometown, said he was a kind humble man that was loved by may tourists and friends.
RIP Charlie - Charlie was such a wonderful person and often was in so much pain when he was working but never gave up. I'm thankful he's at peace now but will definetely be missed.
Charlie one of a the kindest souls you would ever meet.His smile was a fixture on that beach ! will sadly be missed !
His kindness was without limits. Really nice man.
He helped me collect almonds that fell after a storm.....sigh
RIP Mr. Charlie
So sorry to hear this... he has been a hard worker there for many years.
My God, I and my wife grew very fond of Charlie over these so many years..our prayers go to his family and friends.............Jean and Junior are the only ones left from we started
....I just cant find anymore words right now
Yvonne..............wonderful photo of him, that smile.......... I will always remember him
....I just cant find anymore words right now
I made prints of this picture & gave them to Charlie the next time I saw him. He was so thrilled & thankful. It was not the same w/out him on the beach this summer. He was truly a nice, nice man.Quote:
Originally Posted by Rambo
RIP Charlie....you will be missed but will live on in the hearts and minds of those you touched.
each year when we left, we gave him all of our food and liquids we would have left over, what he couldnt use himself he could sell...
some trips we would have 4-5 boxes of "Goodies for him........and Meds also.................
I know what he was going thru with the pain...at least he is free of that, he deserved THAT, Bless Him............Damn this really bums me
out......
If anybody spots a obit, would you please let me know??
To complement Yvonne's Photo, in respect
I met charlie this year, we stayed at NBCC for the 1st time, I visited with him every morning. He called me Early Lady because I was out early to put towels on our chairs. He always had a smile, I did see a few tears from him also, so he must not have been feeling good.
Been sick since we knew him,tough guy...........I guess proves "Not all Jamaicans find it EASY to beg".....Damn Straight they all dont!
The many years I've known Charlie (17-18???), he's always been Charlie. A couple of years ago I learned that his given name was Trevor. That was so not him - lol! I felt special that he'd told me that since he was Charlie to everyone. "It was easier for people to remember." he once told me.
I just can't believe he's gone. We were close in age yet so far apart in health. NBCC is not the same w/out him. I hope his family knows how much he was loved & how respected he was. He touched many lives in a positive way. That's special.
I am so sad to hear of Charlie's passing. We saw him every day last year when we stayed at NBCC. I would sit on the patio every morning having coffee & we would visit. I did not realize he was so ill. I was looking forward to seeing him at the end of Oct. on our trip. He was a hard worker & a very humble, kind man. Our prayers go out to his family & friends. R.I.P. Charlie
His "given" name was Trevor Mahoney, but he was right........... so much easier "Charlie"
God Bless Charlie he was one of many sweet souls we know. You will be missed my friend.
In all the years we stayed there, I remember seeing him, but never really knew him. Cancer?
This is truely sad news; it took my breath away. Our first trip was 89 or 90 and we had figured out with Charlie one time that he had just started at NBC. He spent his days sweeping the sidewalks and he brought my wife her first Jamaican apple to try (horrible!). I don't think he was more than a teenager at the time so he wasn't more than 40 something when he passed. We hadn't seen him in a couple of years because he had been sick or in the hospital when we visited. We were so happy to see him last February but he had aged so much i almost didn't recognize him. He was a wonderful guy and no visit will be the same without him.
Charlie, rest in peace, we'll miss you!
rather than posting his cause of death, which I would not do without his family's permission, lets just say he suffered a "terminal sickness".........which was with him in painful bouts, until the end............
I can just hope to have his strength and outlook.........for which I would be a better person........
[QUOTE=Rumlover;15284]I don't think he was more than a teenager at the time so he wasn't more than 40 something when he passed.QUOTE]
Actually Charlie was more like 60ish. We were about the same age & I was surprised to learn that years ago as, I too, thought he was younger. He just looked younger until, as you stated, his illness began to take a toll on him. The last few years had been difficult. He persevered & did his best to work around his increasing limitations & he never complained. A great person, a well-respected man.
beautiful picture of him Yvonne - maybe you can print one up and give it to his family