Jeffery Brisbane, the man who took over from the late Eddie Toulon as Executive Director of the Dominica Festivals Commission (DFC), has lost his battle with the dreaded cancer disease and passed away peacefully in Miami.
This is a post from Felix Augustine Jr.
In Loving Memory of a Dear Friend
It’s hard to find the words to sum up a life so full—full of warmth, of laughter, of passion, and above all, of love. Today, we remember not just a patriot, but a true friend — someone whose spirit lit up every room, whose presence made the ordinary feel meaningful.
Jeffrey Brisbane was a man who loved life. He lived it with both arms wide open. Whether it was a spontaneous conversation, a shared meal, or a chance encounter, he had a way of making every moment richer, more vibrant, more human. He reminded us that joy was not a luxury, but a choice. And he chose it every day.
He was deeply curious about people, about places, about culture in all its forms. He had a reverence for tradition, and yet, he always sought out new perspectives. Music, food, language, art — he embraced it all, not from the outside looking in, but with the heart of someone who belonged to it. As Executive Director after our beloved Eddie Toulon, He taught me — taught all of us — how to see the world not just as it is, but as it could be.
And then, there was his love for his family. That love ran deep. His family wasn’t just part of his life — they were his life. He spoke of them often, always with pride and affection. You didn’t have to know his family personally to know how much they meant to him. You felt it every time he smiled when he told a story, every time he shared a lesson passed down, every time he reminded us — without trying — that family is everything.
We worked closely together for many years in his various capacities, and I was a media partner, and in that time, he became more than a collaborator or news source. He became someone I trusted, leaned on, and learned from. His wisdom was quiet but solid. His sense of humor never missed. And his loyalty never wavered.
Today, we mourn his loss. But more than that, we honor his life — a life that touched ours in ways we’ll never forget. In the work we do, in the stories we tell, in the families we hold dear — he will always be there.
May we live with a little more joy, a little more curiosity, and a lot more love — just like he did.
Rest well, my friend.