Stuart Lee Duncanson, a 61-year-old Scottish expat from Barrhead near Glasgow, was found dead with shotgun wounds at his detached home in the Aydin area of Turkey on 18 October.
Relatives raised the alarm after they were unable to contact him. He is understood to have been battling serious health issues in the lead up to his death and had been residing with his parents at a property in the seaside resort town of Didim on Turkey's west coast.
Investigation and Post-Mortem
Investigators said he was discovered with fatal shotgun wounds, as reported by NeedToKnow. Police said no suspicious circumstances were found at the scene. His body has been sent for post-mortem as investigators work to confirm the exact cause of death.
A friend, who asked to remain anonymous, told Turkish media: "He was a wonderful person. We will miss him terribly. I just can't believe it."
Funeral Arrangements
Another loved one took to Facebook to share details of Stuart's funeral, which is due to take place today (26 Oct). Lynn Cole asked mourners to avoid wearing dark clothes as a way of celebrating Stuart's life.
She wrote: "It is with deep sympathy we announce the sad death of Stuart Lee Duncanson. Stuart's funeral will take place this Monday 26th October. The family request we meet at Scarlet Bar in Yesiltepi at 12.45 to leave at 1.15 for the service at Yalikoy at 2.00 pm."
"It is also requested that as a celebration of his life we refrain from wearing dark clothing. Thank you. Also if anyone needs transport on the day please private message me."
