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| More details are emerging of the 38 people killed in Friday’s gun attack at a Tunisian beach resort, 30 of whom it is feared may be British. | |
| Three generations of the same family: Patrick Evans, 78, Adrian Evans, 44 and Joel Richards, 22, from England | Three generations of the same family: Patrick Evans, 78, Adrian Evans, 44 and Joel Richards, 22, from England |
| Among those killed was Adrian Evans, 49, who worked for Sandwell council in the West Midlands as a manager in the gas services department. His father, Patrick, 78, and his nephew, Joel Richards, are also thought to have died in the attack. Joel’s brother, Owen Richards, believed to be 16, was reported to have survived. | |
| Sandwell council’s leader, Darren Cooper, said: “Adrian Evans was a very popular and long-serving employee who was manager of our gas services team. We are absolutely devastated for Adrian’s family, friends and colleagues, and our thoughts are with them and all those affected by this tragedy.” | Sandwell council’s leader, Darren Cooper, said: “Adrian Evans was a very popular and long-serving employee who was manager of our gas services team. We are absolutely devastated for Adrian’s family, friends and colleagues, and our thoughts are with them and all those affected by this tragedy.” |
| Mahoob Hussain, another colleague, told the BBC: “I had a number of phone calls from the staff who worked for him, crying because it was his first day on holiday. My understanding is it was his first day - and suddenly the next thing the colleagues found out what happened in Tunisia and they were all in tears.” | |
| Birmingham County Football Association said Joel Richards was an active member of its youth council: “A young, talented referee with the world at his feet, he was highly thought of and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this tragic time.” | Birmingham County Football Association said Joel Richards was an active member of its youth council: “A young, talented referee with the world at his feet, he was highly thought of and will be sadly missed. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family and friends at this tragic time.” |
| Dozens of supporters of various football clubs gathered at Walsall FC’s Bank’s stadium to pay their respects to season ticket holders Joel and Adrian, laying down a makeshift shrine of club scarves in their memory. | |
| Tributes to Joel were also placed at the main entrance to the University of Worcester, where he had recently completed the second year of a physical education and sports coaaching science degree. | |
| Chad Ehlertsen, chief executive of Birmingham County Football Association, said: “He was just a leader of young people; a good organiser, a good communicator and an extremely talented young referee.” | |
| The University of Worcester’s vice-chancellor and chief executive, Prof David Green, said: “At Worcester, Joel has shown himself to be a highly intelligent, talented young man and an all-round outstanding person with a truly bright future ahead. Since joining the university, he has become very popular with his fellow students, team mates and with the many staff that have taught him throughout his time with us.” | |
| Carly Lovett from Lincolnshire, England | Carly Lovett from Lincolnshire, England |
| A photographer and beauty blogger, Lovett had recently got engaged to her boyfriend Liam Moore. | |
| The 24-year-old from Gainsborough had studied at the University of Lincoln, from where she graduated in 2013. The school of film and media tweeted condolences late on Friday night. | The 24-year-old from Gainsborough had studied at the University of Lincoln, from where she graduated in 2013. The school of film and media tweeted condolences late on Friday night. |
| Saddened to hear news reports of Carly Lovett in Tunisia - Graduate of our University 2013 | Saddened to hear news reports of Carly Lovett in Tunisia - Graduate of our University 2013 |
| Relatives paid tribute to Lovett as a “shining light” who radiated happiness to those around her. In a statement issued through Lincolnshire police, Lovett’s fiance and immediate family said they were praying that the “evil” seen in Tunisia would end to spare others the heartbreak they have experienced. | |
| They said: “Carly was and always will be our beautiful shining light. She was funny, clever, artistic and radiated love and happiness around her. Carly recently got engaged to Liam, her childhood sweetheart of 10 years. Both were excited and looking forward to a bright future together filled with love and happiness. This has now been cruelly taken away. | |
| “Carly, may you soar with the angels and we pray with all our hearts that this evil, and such disregard for human life, will end so no other family will feel the pain that we do today and always will.” | |
| Kyle Leeman, a childhood friend, told the Mirror that Lovett was a “kind and outgoing person”. He said: “She got me into a lot of the music I am into. We always had really great times together. She was always one to express herself. I am really so sorry for all of her family.” | |
| On her beauty blog, CEE JAY ELL, Lovett described herself as a “beauty junkie/closet hoarder/design lover”. | On her beauty blog, CEE JAY ELL, Lovett described herself as a “beauty junkie/closet hoarder/design lover”. |
| “I’m not remotely a beauty expert and probably don’t have much beauty knowledge at all, but so what! I like beauty a lot, love trying new things and experimenting – I may not blend to perfection, and more often than not I apply eyeshadow with my fingers – but beauty doesn’t have to mean conformity!” | “I’m not remotely a beauty expert and probably don’t have much beauty knowledge at all, but so what! I like beauty a lot, love trying new things and experimenting – I may not blend to perfection, and more often than not I apply eyeshadow with my fingers – but beauty doesn’t have to mean conformity!” |
| Several prominent beauty bloggers have paid tribute to Lovett on Twitter. DJ Zoe London, a popular YouTuber, wrote: “Heartbroken to learn tonight that blogger @ceejayell_ was caught up in the attack in tunisia. she was always so lovely. RIP. so, so sad. I hope soon there is an end to this terror. all my thoughts are with Carly’s family right now.” | Several prominent beauty bloggers have paid tribute to Lovett on Twitter. DJ Zoe London, a popular YouTuber, wrote: “Heartbroken to learn tonight that blogger @ceejayell_ was caught up in the attack in tunisia. she was always so lovely. RIP. so, so sad. I hope soon there is an end to this terror. all my thoughts are with Carly’s family right now.” |
| Lovett’s MP Sir Edward Leigh described his “shock and sorrow” at the news. | |
| Sue Davey and Scott Chalkley from Staffordshire, England | Sue Davey and Scott Chalkley from Staffordshire, England |
| Conor Fulford, from Tamworth in Staffordshire, tweeted: “we lost my mother Sue Davey tonight”. Fulford said he had seen her on TV footage being taken away on a stretcher and later learned she had died. He also paid tribute to his mother on Twitter, saying: “My mom was a strong women who didn’t take no crap from nobody so when you lie down tonight wish my mom goodnight as I know i sure will.” In another post, he added: “Love you always Mom, I’ve got my teddy bear you got me tonight, Rest easy xxxx.” | |
| Leicester City football club offered support to the family, saying: “They are all in our thoughts and prayers. We continue to offer our support to Marc and Chloe’s family at this time of great personal tragedy.” Davey’s daughter Chloe is the partner of Leicester City footballer Marc Albrighton. | |
| Davey was on holiday with Chalkley, her partner. His son, Ross Nayler, from Derby, posted an online update saying Chalkley was “no longer with us” after being caught up in the attack. | Davey was on holiday with Chalkley, her partner. His son, Ross Nayler, from Derby, posted an online update saying Chalkley was “no longer with us” after being caught up in the attack. |
| Neighbours in Chaddesden said Chalkley, 42, was a “lovely man” and “very cheerful”. His former partner Wendie Naylor told the Derby Telegraph her sons were devastated. She said: “Scott was a fantastic dad who loved his two boys. Words really can’t describe what has happened, it’s so shocking.” | |
| The couple worked for Severn Trent Water. A spokeswoman for the company said: “We are immensely saddened by the news about Sue and Scott. They were much loved by their colleagues. Sue and Scott had a passion to help others however they could, they cared enormously for all those they worked with and were totally committed to our customers and our company. | |
| “We will miss them deeply. Both Sue and Scott have family and friends at Severn Trent. Our thoughts are with each of them and all those that hold them dear.” | |
| Philip Heathcote from Lowestoft, Suffolk, England | |
| Philip Heathcote, 52, was on holiday in Tunisia with his wife, Allison Heathcote, 48. The couple were due to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary. | |
| Heathcote’s brother-in-law Simon Boon confirmed his death on Monday night: “I have spoken to my nephew James and he has confirmed that Philip, Alison’s husband, has now been identified and confirmed as one of those who sadly died as a result of the shooting. | |
| “Philip originally comes from Manchester and I’m sure his family living there will want to pay their own tributes. The thoughts of our family go out to them all as we together grieve for this awful loss. | |
| “Alison and Philip were due to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary today. For 30 years Philip has shown my sister love, care, and loyalty that was second to none. | |
| “Philip was Alison’s soulmate, sharing the same interests life offered. Philip was without question a member of our family that everyone dearly loved and enjoyed so many good times with. We will, along with his family in Manchester deeply grieve this terrible loss.” | |
| Allison Heathcote is in an induced coma and her family have flown out to be with her. | |
| Denis and Elaine Thwaites from Blackpool, England | |
| The family of the missing couple Denis, 70, and Elaine Thwaites, 69, had been misinformed that they were alive but injured in a Tunisian hospital. | |
| The couple’s death was confirmed on Monday night by Birmingham City Football Club, where Denis used to play when he was younger. The club said: “We are deeply shocked and saddened by the death of former player Denis Thwaites and his wife Elaine in the Tunisian terrorist attack. Our thoughts are with Denis’ family. The club also offers its condolences to all who are mourning loved ones due to this atrocity.” | |
| Denis was originally from Stockton, while his wife was from Kings Heath. He first appeared in Birmingham City’s first team at the age of 16 in 1961 and went on to play 87 times for the club, scoring 18 goals. He retired from professional football in 1972 at the age of 27. Former teammate Bobby Thompson told the Birmingham Mail: “He had so much speed and so much skill. He was just a bit shy. He was the sort of bloke who wouldn’t hurt anyone.” | |
| Gordon Marsden, MP for Blackpool South, wrote on Twitter: “Very sad to hear Denis and Elaine Thwaites from Blackpool among those killed in the terrorist attack in Sousse and condolences to their family.” | |
| Jim and Ann McQuire from North Lanarkshire, Scotland | |
| The couple from Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, were named on social media and in reports as having been killed in the attack. | The couple from Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, were named on social media and in reports as having been killed in the attack. |
| Jim McQuire, 66, had volunteered with the Boys’ Brigade in the area. The 55th Edinburgh Boys’ Brigade and Girls’ Association tweeted: “Really shocked to hear that Jim McQuire, BB officer with the 5th Cumbernauld and his wife Ann were killed in the Tunisia shootings. RIP.” | |
| He and his wife, 63, were described as being heavily involved in their local church community. The Rev Joyce Keyes, minister at Abronhill parish church, said: “I don’t think I can make sense of it all. It’s people you know. I would say the feeling, mainly, is a feeling of numbness.” | |
| A friend of McQuire, Andrew Eadie, told the BBC: “I can’t make sense of it, I just can’t understand the logic of what they have done.” | |
| Lisa Burbidge from Tyneside, England | Lisa Burbidge from Tyneside, England |
| Police have said they are supporting the family of a woman from Tyneside, believed to be Burbidge, who lived in Whickham, Gateshead. | Police have said they are supporting the family of a woman from Tyneside, believed to be Burbidge, who lived in Whickham, Gateshead. |
| Northumbria police said: “Support is being given by officers to the family of a woman from the Whickham area killed in the Tunisia attack.” It did not name her, but Burbidge was identified in reports. | Northumbria police said: “Support is being given by officers to the family of a woman from the Whickham area killed in the Tunisia attack.” It did not name her, but Burbidge was identified in reports. |
| Burbridge’s family later released a statement saying: “We are devastated with the tragic loss of the most beautiful, amazing, caring and gentle person in our lives. We have been left with a massive hole in our hearts.” They added that she had “four fantastic grandchildren who were her world and will miss her tremendously”. One granddaughter, Chloe Thompson, left a tribute on the Newcastle Chronicle’s Facebook page, saying: “My angel, my best friend love you always grandma, rest in peace.” | |
| Reverend Barry Abbott, rector of Whickham, said: “Our prayers are with the family and the community who have been greatly effected by this atrocity against humanity.” | |
| Councillor Peter Craig, who represents Whickham North on Gateshead council, told the Chronicle that the community was working on a response to the tragedy. “We’re all shocked and saddened. It’s just terrible.” | |
| Trudy Jones from Blackwood, Gwent, Wales | Trudy Jones from Blackwood, Gwent, Wales |
| Jones, a 51-year-old activity organiser at a care home, described by her four children as “our beautiful mother”, was on holiday with friends. “Our mother of all people didn’t deserve this, such a caring person who put everyone else before herself,” her family said in a statement released through Gwent police. | |
| “Always willing to help others, she loved everyone around her including all of the people she cared for at work. She will be missed by so many people. She was the rock of our family and kept us all going. None of us have a clue how we’re going to cope without her.” | |
| The manager of the care home where Jones worked said residents and staff were in terrible shock. She paid tribute to “a very popular member of the team,” who “was like a bottle of pop, very lively and always smiling”. | |
| Jones’ MP, Chris Evans, said: “The reality of this horrific and brutal attack has now been brought home to our communities with the news that Trudy Jones is among those murdered. My thoughts and prayers are with her family and friends at this difficult time.” | |
| Bruce Wilkinson from Goole, east Yorkshire, England | Bruce Wilkinson from Goole, east Yorkshire, England |
| Wilkinson’s family issued a statement through local MP, Andrew Percy, paying tribute to the 72-year-old retired power station worker. “We are devastated at the loss of Bruce, who was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Bruce was a kind, compassionate man, with a dry sense of humour. He was fun-loving, and will be deeply missed by friends and family alike.” | Wilkinson’s family issued a statement through local MP, Andrew Percy, paying tribute to the 72-year-old retired power station worker. “We are devastated at the loss of Bruce, who was a devoted husband, father and grandfather. Bruce was a kind, compassionate man, with a dry sense of humour. He was fun-loving, and will be deeply missed by friends and family alike.” |
| Stephen Mellor from Bodmin, Cornwall, England | Stephen Mellor from Bodmin, Cornwall, England |
| The 59-year-old engineer was killed on the beach as he shielded his wife, Cheryl, who told the Mirror: “I was screaming at people to check him and someone looked and they said he had no pulse. They said he was gone.” | |
| Cheryl Mellor, a 55-year-old nurse who is in hospital being treated for two gunshot wounds to her arm and leg, told the BBC that when the shooting started, they huddled together saying “I love you” to each other. | |
| Father Graham Minors, vicar of St Petroc’s church in Bodmin, said a candle had been lit for the couple on Sunday morning. “So many lives have been broken by all of this,” he said. | |
| Claire Windass from Hull, England | Claire Windass from Hull, England |
| Windass, 54, worked at North Lincolnshire council and was on holiday with her husband, Jim, who survived the attack. A family statement said: “She was a warm, kind-hearted women who made friends easily and was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed”. | |
| A council spokesman said: “We are deeply saddened to hear of this devastating news. Our thoughts are with her family at this time. | |
| “Claire worked at the council for 18 years within the learning disability and intermediate care services. She was a popular and well-respected member of staff who will be greatly missed”. | |
| Karl Turner, the MP for East Hull, tweeted: “So sorry Claire Windass from Hull was killed in Tunisia terrorist attack. My thoughts with family & friends. RIP.” | Karl Turner, the MP for East Hull, tweeted: “So sorry Claire Windass from Hull was killed in Tunisia terrorist attack. My thoughts with family & friends. RIP.” |
| Stuart Cullen from Lowestoft, Suffolk, England | Stuart Cullen from Lowestoft, Suffolk, England |
| Suffolk police have confirmed that Cullen, 52, was one of the victims. It was believed he died instantly and was with his wife at the time, the force said. | |
| “Mrs Cullen received injuries during the incident but has been able to return home to Suffolk where she is being comforted by close family and Suffolk police family liaison officers,” the statement said. The couple have one adult daughter, Emma. | “Mrs Cullen received injuries during the incident but has been able to return home to Suffolk where she is being comforted by close family and Suffolk police family liaison officers,” the statement said. The couple have one adult daughter, Emma. |
| Lorna Carty from Robinstown, County Meath, Ireland | Lorna Carty from Robinstown, County Meath, Ireland |
| Carty, an Irish national, was on holiday with her husband, Declan, who was recovering from heart surgery. Family and friends said the break in Tunisia was a gift after Declan, a dairy farmer, had his operation. | Carty, an Irish national, was on holiday with her husband, Declan, who was recovering from heart surgery. Family and friends said the break in Tunisia was a gift after Declan, a dairy farmer, had his operation. |
| A mother of two in her mid-50s, Carty was believed to have been on the beach alone when the gunman struck. Declan Carty, who was inside the hotel at the time, was uninjured and is said to be “absolutely distraught”. | A mother of two in her mid-50s, Carty was believed to have been on the beach alone when the gunman struck. Declan Carty, who was inside the hotel at the time, was uninjured and is said to be “absolutely distraught”. |
| “Lorna rushed her husband to hospital about a fortnight ago after he was getting pains in his heart. He had to get stents in,” a family friend said. “They went out to Tunisia to have a bit of a holiday after the operation.” | “Lorna rushed her husband to hospital about a fortnight ago after he was getting pains in his heart. He had to get stents in,” a family friend said. “They went out to Tunisia to have a bit of a holiday after the operation.” |
| Carty was a nurse in a GP surgery in Navan. She had a son and a daughter and the family are keen supporters of the local Gaelic Athletic Association (GAA). Their son, Simon, 21, is on the Meath Senior Gaelic Athletic Association football team and was looking after their small farm while his parents went away, according to Associated Press. Their daughter Hazel, 18, is understood to have been on holiday in Turkey after finishing her exams. | |
| Simon Carty has flown to Tunisia to be with his father , while Hazel has returned to Ireland from Turkey as the Robinstown community prepare for her mother’s funeral, which might take place this week. | Simon Carty has flown to Tunisia to be with his father , while Hazel has returned to Ireland from Turkey as the Robinstown community prepare for her mother’s funeral, which might take place this week. |
| Laurence and Martina Hayes from Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland | Laurence and Martina Hayes from Athlone, County Westmeath, Ireland |
| The couple in their 50s had one daughter, 30-year-old Sinead. Laurence Hayes was an inspector for the Bus Éireann coach company and was well-known in his hometown in the Irish midlands. Martina Hayes was from a large, well-respected farming family in nearby Kiltoom, County Roscommon. | The couple in their 50s had one daughter, 30-year-old Sinead. Laurence Hayes was an inspector for the Bus Éireann coach company and was well-known in his hometown in the Irish midlands. Martina Hayes was from a large, well-respected farming family in nearby Kiltoom, County Roscommon. |
| Lana Lemaire from Namur, southern Belgium | Lana Lemaire from Namur, southern Belgium |
| Lemaire, the Ukrainian wife of the injured Belgian national Emile Lemaire, lived in Namur, in the southern French-speaking region of Wallonia, according to Belgian media. | Lemaire, the Ukrainian wife of the injured Belgian national Emile Lemaire, lived in Namur, in the southern French-speaking region of Wallonia, according to Belgian media. |
| She had an adult son and worked in the kitchens at the Saint-Luc medical clinic in the Bouge area of the city, reports say. | She had an adult son and worked in the kitchens at the Saint-Luc medical clinic in the Bouge area of the city, reports say. |
| A spokesman for the municipal authority told local media her husband was a well-known figure on the local basketball scene, where he had been a volunteer for decades. “Police have been mobilised to provide psychological support and appropriate assistance to Mr Lemaire and his family,” a spokesman told La Libre. | A spokesman for the municipal authority told local media her husband was a well-known figure on the local basketball scene, where he had been a volunteer for decades. “Police have been mobilised to provide psychological support and appropriate assistance to Mr Lemaire and his family,” a spokesman told La Libre. |
| Emile Lemaire, who was on holiday with his wife and two friends, related their ordeal on Friday in an interview with L’Avenir. He described them taking refuge under chairs as the gunman opened fire on the beach, hitting him in the arm. | Emile Lemaire, who was on holiday with his wife and two friends, related their ordeal on Friday in an interview with L’Avenir. He described them taking refuge under chairs as the gunman opened fire on the beach, hitting him in the arm. |
| When he spoke to the media, his wife had been taken to hospital unconscious, but he had not known where. He was desperately trying to make contact with the Belgian and Tunisian authorities. He was told on Saturday that she had died. | When he spoke to the media, his wife had been taken to hospital unconscious, but he had not known where. He was desperately trying to make contact with the Belgian and Tunisian authorities. He was told on Saturday that she had died. |