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| Tunisia attack: The British victims | |
| (2 days later) | |
| Thirty of the 38 people killed by a gunman on a Tunisian beach were British. The dead Britons have all been returned to the UK, and many of their families have paid tribute to them | |
| Carly Lovett | Carly Lovett |
| Carly Lovett was a 24-year-old beauty blogger and photographer from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire. | Carly Lovett was a 24-year-old beauty blogger and photographer from Gainsborough in Lincolnshire. |
| "Carly was and always will be our beautiful shining light," her parents Joanne and Kev, fiance Liam and other family members said. | "Carly was and always will be our beautiful shining light," her parents Joanne and Kev, fiance Liam and other family members said. |
| "She was funny, clever, artistic and radiated love and happiness around her. | "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 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." |
| The family added: "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." | |
| Ms Lovett was a graduate of Lincoln University and, according to reports in the local press, worked for an e-commerce company called Fizzco Ltd in Fillingham near Gainsborough. | |
| According to the Daily Mirror, she was killed by a grenade during the attack. | According to the Daily Mirror, she was killed by a grenade during the attack. |
| Charles (known as Patrick) Evans, Adrian Evans and Joel Richards | Charles (known as Patrick) Evans, Adrian Evans and Joel Richards |
| Three members of the same family were less than 24 hours into their holiday when they were killed. | |
| Adrian Evans, 44, from Tipton in the West Midlands, died along with his father, 78-year-old Charles (known as Patrick) Evans, and nephew Joel Richards, 19, from Wednesbury. | |
| A statement released on behalf of the families by Suzanne Richards said: "We are a very small and normal family, but nothing will ever be normal again. | A statement released on behalf of the families by Suzanne Richards said: "We are a very small and normal family, but nothing will ever be normal again. |
| "My son Joel, dad Pat and brother Adrian were our rocks and we are all heartbroken and devastated and will never get over losing them." | "My son Joel, dad Pat and brother Adrian were our rocks and we are all heartbroken and devastated and will never get over losing them." |
| She added that the men had been so close that even in "those minutes of pure panic" they and her younger son Owen, who survived the attack, had stayed together. | |
| "The 'jolly boys' outing', as they called it, was to celebrate Joel finishing his second year at university with high grades and Owen finishing his GCSEs," said Mrs Richards. | |
| "Their holiday lasted less than 24 hours and their futures and lives ended tragically." | "Their holiday lasted less than 24 hours and their futures and lives ended tragically." |
| It added: "As a nation we must fight this evil together and smile for Joel, Ade and Pat." | It added: "As a nation we must fight this evil together and smile for Joel, Ade and Pat." |
| Scarf tributes | Scarf tributes |
| Adrian Evans worked for Sandwell Council in Oldbury as a manager in the gas services department. | Adrian Evans worked for Sandwell Council in Oldbury as a manager in the gas services department. |
| Council leader Darren Cooper said: "We are absolutely devastated for Adrian's family, friends and colleagues and our thoughts are with them and all those affected by this tragedy." | Council leader Darren Cooper said: "We are absolutely devastated for Adrian's family, friends and colleagues and our thoughts are with them and all those affected by this tragedy." |
| Joel was a student at the University of Worcester and a keen football referee. | Joel was a student at the University of Worcester and a keen football referee. |
| 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." | 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, Professor David Green, said Joel had "shown himself to be a highly intelligent, talented young man and an all-round outstanding person with a truly bright future ahead". | The University of Worcester's vice-chancellor, Professor David Green, said Joel had "shown himself to be a highly intelligent, talented young man and an all-round outstanding person with a truly bright future ahead". |
| Walsall FC said the men were all fans of the club and that their thoughts were with their family. | Walsall FC said the men were all fans of the club and that their thoughts were with their family. |
| Fellow fans showed their support by laying scarves and shirts outside the stadium. | |
| Denis and Elaine Thwaites | Denis and Elaine Thwaites |
| Former Birmingham City Football Club player Denis Thwaites, 70, and his wife Elaine, 69, were from Blackpool. | Former Birmingham City Football Club player Denis Thwaites, 70, and his wife Elaine, 69, were from Blackpool. |
| Their daughter Lindsey, and son-in-law Daniel Clifford, said: "Words can't express what all the family are feeling at this difficult time. | Their daughter Lindsey, and son-in-law Daniel Clifford, said: "Words can't express what all the family are feeling at this difficult time. |
| "We can say that both Lindsey and I flew to Tunisia with the help of the BBC and we can confirm that a positive identification was made by Lindsey of her mother and father Elaine and Denis. | "We can say that both Lindsey and I flew to Tunisia with the help of the BBC and we can confirm that a positive identification was made by Lindsey of her mother and father Elaine and Denis. |
| "We would like to take this opportunity to thank people on the ground in this horrendous situation. | "We would like to take this opportunity to thank people on the ground in this horrendous situation. |
| "It was extremely hard to find out any information beforehand but now we completely understand." | "It was extremely hard to find out any information beforehand but now we completely understand." |
| In a statement, the football club said it was "deeply shocked and saddened". | |
| "Our thoughts are with Denis' family. The club also offers its condolences to all who are mourning loved ones due to this atrocity," the club added. | "Our thoughts are with Denis' family. The club also offers its condolences to all who are mourning loved ones due to this atrocity," the club added. |
| John and Janet Stocker | John and Janet Stocker |
| Grandparents Janet and John Stocker, from Morden in south London, were described as "the happiest, most loving couple" by their family. | Grandparents Janet and John Stocker, from Morden in south London, were described as "the happiest, most loving couple" by their family. |
| "They enjoyed life's simple pleasures as well as the pleasures and love of their extensive family and their many friends, but most of all they were still very much in love with each other," they said. | "They enjoyed life's simple pleasures as well as the pleasures and love of their extensive family and their many friends, but most of all they were still very much in love with each other," they said. |
| "They were both young at heart and enjoyed all that life could offer, and especially enjoyed travelling to new places, exploring and appreciating local cultures, and they died together doing what they enjoyed most; sunbathing side by side." | "They were both young at heart and enjoyed all that life could offer, and especially enjoyed travelling to new places, exploring and appreciating local cultures, and they died together doing what they enjoyed most; sunbathing side by side." |
| Retired printer Mr Stocker, 74, was born in Peckham, south-east London, and was a "proud father of us five children and 10 grandchildren". | Retired printer Mr Stocker, 74, was born in Peckham, south-east London, and was a "proud father of us five children and 10 grandchildren". |
| Mrs Stocker, 63, was born in Fulham, west London, and was a "fun-loving and devoted mother" who "loved nothing more than being around all of the grandchildren". | Mrs Stocker, 63, was born in Fulham, west London, and was a "fun-loving and devoted mother" who "loved nothing more than being around all of the grandchildren". |
| John Stollery | John Stollery |
| John Stollery, 58, a social worker from Nottinghamshire, had been on holiday with his family. | John Stollery, 58, a social worker from Nottinghamshire, had been on holiday with his family. |
| "John was special; he made a difference and gave his best to others," his wife Cheryl said. | |
| "We, his family, are proud of him and deeply saddened that he was taken from us in such a horrific and tragic way. We still had a long life to live with plans and dreams for our future together." | "We, his family, are proud of him and deeply saddened that he was taken from us in such a horrific and tragic way. We still had a long life to live with plans and dreams for our future together." |
| Mr Stollery had worked at Nottinghamshire County Council for 33 years and spent the last 16 years working with children in care. | Mr Stollery had worked at Nottinghamshire County Council for 33 years and spent the last 16 years working with children in care. |
| Flags were flown at half-mast as staff there gathered to pay tribute to him. | |
| William and Lisa Graham | William and Lisa Graham |
| Married couple William Graham, 51, known as Billy, and Lisa Graham, 50, were from Bankfoot in Perth and Kinross. They were in Tunisia to celebrate Mrs Graham's 50th birthday. | Married couple William Graham, 51, known as Billy, and Lisa Graham, 50, were from Bankfoot in Perth and Kinross. They were in Tunisia to celebrate Mrs Graham's 50th birthday. |
| Mr Graham worked as a turnstile operator on match days at St Johnstone FC's McDiarmid Park. | Mr Graham worked as a turnstile operator on match days at St Johnstone FC's McDiarmid Park. |
| "This is terrible news and our thoughts go out to the whole family at this time," said Saints' chairman Steve Brown. | "This is terrible news and our thoughts go out to the whole family at this time," said Saints' chairman Steve Brown. |
| "Billy was part of the St Johnstone family and a great ambassador for the club who always did his job with a smile on his face." | "Billy was part of the St Johnstone family and a great ambassador for the club who always did his job with a smile on his face." |
| Sue Davey and Scott Chalkley | Sue Davey and Scott Chalkley |
| Ms Davey's son Conor Fulford, from Tamworth in Staffordshire, had used Twitter to appeal for news of his 43-year-old mother's whereabouts in the wake of the attack. | |
| Days after the attack he posted to confirm his mother's death, writing: "Love you always Mom, I've got my teddy bear you got me tonight, Rest easy xxxx". | Days after the attack he posted to confirm his mother's death, writing: "Love you always Mom, I've got my teddy bear you got me tonight, Rest easy xxxx". |
| He later told the BBC: "We have lost a very, very special person to us. | He later told the BBC: "We have lost a very, very special person to us. |
| "My memory is of my mum grinning from side to side and she is looking at me on the camera and she is saying 'We are going to Tunisia next week, I can't wait'." | "My memory is of my mum grinning from side to side and she is looking at me on the camera and she is saying 'We are going to Tunisia next week, I can't wait'." |
| Ms Davey's daughter Chloe is the partner of Leicester City footballer Marc Albrighton. The football club offered support to the family, saying: "They are all in our thoughts and prayers." | Ms Davey's daughter Chloe is the partner of Leicester City footballer Marc Albrighton. The football club offered support to the family, saying: "They are all in our thoughts and prayers." |
| 'RIP dad' | 'RIP dad' |
| Mr Chalkley, 42, from Chaddesden, Derby, was Ms Davey's partner. | Mr Chalkley, 42, from Chaddesden, Derby, was Ms Davey's partner. |
| His son, Ross Naylor, from Derby, confirmed his father's death in the "sickening attacks", posting on Twitter: "I want to say thanks to everyone who has helped; you have all been amazing. One love to all and rest in peace dad." | |
| Severn Trent Water, for which Ms Davey and Mr Chalkley worked, said: "We are immensely saddened by the news about Sue and Scott. They were much loved by their colleagues." | Severn Trent Water, for which Ms Davey and Mr Chalkley worked, said: "We are immensely saddened by the news about Sue and Scott. They were much loved by their colleagues." |
| Flags at Tamworth Borough Council and Tamworth Castle were flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for all those killed in the shooting. | Flags at Tamworth Borough Council and Tamworth Castle were flown at half-mast as a mark of respect for all those killed in the shooting. |
| Bruce Wilkinson | Bruce Wilkinson |
| Mr Wilkinson, 72, from Goole, East Riding, was a retired worker at Drax power station. His family said he was "a kind and compassionate man with a dry sense of humour". | Mr Wilkinson, 72, from Goole, East Riding, was a retired worker at Drax power station. His family said he was "a kind and compassionate man with a dry sense of humour". |
| "We are devastated at the loss of Bruce, who was a devoted husband, father and grandfather," they said. | "We are devastated at the loss of Bruce, who was a devoted husband, father and grandfather," they said. |
| "Bruce was a loving family man, and in his working life worked to support the care of others. | "Bruce was a loving family man, and in his working life worked to support the care of others. |
| "He was fun-loving, and will be deeply missed by friends and family alike." | "He was fun-loving, and will be deeply missed by friends and family alike." |
| Lisa Burbidge | Lisa Burbidge |
| Ms Burbidge, in her 60s, from Whickham, Gateshead, was described as "the most beautiful, amazing, caring and gentle person in our lives" by her family. | |
| "We have been left with a massive hole in our hearts," they said. | "We have been left with a massive hole in our hearts," they said. |
| They added that she had "four fantastic grandchildren who were her world" and they would "miss her tremendously". | |
| One of her granddaughters, 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." | One of her granddaughters, 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." |
| The paper has also reported that people are donating money to create a memorial in memory of Ms Burbidge in her home town. | The paper has also reported that people are donating money to create a memorial in memory of Ms Burbidge in her home town. |
| Claire Windass | Claire Windass |
| Claire Windass, 54, from Hull, was on holiday with her husband when the attack happened. | |
| "Claire was sunbathing on the beach with her husband Jim, who miraculously managed to escape physically unharmed and has now returned to his home in Hull, where he is surrounded by family and friends at this emotionally difficult time for us all," her family said. | "Claire was sunbathing on the beach with her husband Jim, who miraculously managed to escape physically unharmed and has now returned to his home in Hull, where he is surrounded by family and friends at this emotionally difficult time for us all," her family said. |
| "She was a warm, kind-hearted woman who made friends easily and was loved by everyone who knew her. She will be deeply missed." | |
| Mrs Windass, who had two children and two step-children, lived in Scunthorpe for 35 years before moving to Hull in 2012 when she married Mr Windass. | Mrs Windass, who had two children and two step-children, lived in Scunthorpe for 35 years before moving to Hull in 2012 when she married Mr Windass. |
| Staff at North Lincolnshire Council, where she had worked for 18 years, were said to be "deeply saddened" by news of her death. | Staff at North Lincolnshire Council, where she had worked for 18 years, were said to be "deeply saddened" by news of her death. |
| Chris Skinner, the council's head of communications, said: "She was a popular and well-respected member of staff who will be greatly missed." | Chris Skinner, the council's head of communications, said: "She was a popular and well-respected member of staff who will be greatly missed." |
| Jim and Ann McQuire | Jim and Ann McQuire |
| Recently retired couple Jim, 66, and Ann McQuire, 63, from Cumbernauld, North Lanarkshire, were "devoted to each other" and "lived to enjoy life", their family said. | |
| "They spent their lives contributing so much to the community," they added. | |
| "Through their many interests they made many friends and helped many causes within and outwith the church." | |
| Their son Stuart said they would be "sorely missed." | |
| Mrs McQuire sang and played guitar at Abronhill church, while Mr McQuire helped hundreds of young people over many years as captain of the 5th Cumbernauld Boys Brigade company. | |
| The minister at Abronhill, the Reverend Joyce Keyes, who led a funeral service for Mr and Mrs McQuire, said they were "kind, thoughtful and unassuming people". | |
| Trudy Jones | Trudy Jones |
| Mother-of-four Trudy Jones, 51, a care home worker from Blackwood in south Wales, had been on holiday with friends. | Mother-of-four Trudy Jones, 51, a care home worker from Blackwood in south Wales, had been on holiday with friends. |
| Her family described her as their "beautiful mother" in a statement. | Her family described her as their "beautiful mother" in a statement. |
| "Our mother of all people didn't deserve this, such a caring person who put everyone else before herself," they said. | "Our mother of all people didn't deserve this, such a caring person who put everyone else before herself," they said. |
| "Always willing to help others, she loved everyone around her including all of the people she cared for at work. She'll be missed by so many people. She was the rock of our family and kept us all going." | "Always willing to help others, she loved everyone around her including all of the people she cared for at work. She'll be missed by so many people. She was the rock of our family and kept us all going." |
| The manager of the care home where she worked as an activity co-ordinator said residents and staff were in "terrible shock". | The manager of the care home where she worked as an activity co-ordinator said residents and staff were in "terrible shock". |
| "She was a very popular member of the team. She was like a bottle of pop, very lively and always smiling," said Shawkat Ilahi. | "She was a very popular member of the team. She was like a bottle of pop, very lively and always smiling," said Shawkat Ilahi. |
| Stuart Cullen | Stuart Cullen |
| Mr Cullen's wife and daughter said he had a "wicked sense of humour and only ever wanted to put a smile on people's faces". | |
| In a statement, Christine and Emma-Jayne Cullen said: "He was Dad, husband, best friend and soulmate. | |
| "The legacy he leaves is his strength - the strength to move forward whatever that may look like." | |
| They added: "We would like to thank everyone for all their ongoing help and support at this difficult time." | |
| Stephen Ardley, mayor of Lowestoft - where Mr Cullen lived - said: "My heartfelt sympathy goes out to not only the Cullen family, but to all the families and friends that have been affected by this devastating act of cruelty. | |
| "I was walking along that very same beach eight days earlier. The wife and I used to go for a walk on it every morning, so it really brings it home." | "I was walking along that very same beach eight days earlier. The wife and I used to go for a walk on it every morning, so it really brings it home." |
| Stephen Mellor | Stephen Mellor |
| Stephen Mellor, 59, from Bodmin in Cornwall, was killed as he attempted to shield his wife Cheryl, 55, who survived the attack. | Stephen Mellor, 59, from Bodmin in Cornwall, was killed as he attempted to shield his wife Cheryl, 55, who survived the attack. |
| The Plymouth Herald reported that his wife, a retired psychiatric nurse, survived by pretending to be dead after she was shot and injured. | The Plymouth Herald reported that his wife, a retired psychiatric nurse, survived by pretending to be dead after she was shot and injured. |
| Mrs Mellor told the paper: "Someone came over and said they'd move me but the gunfire started up again so I just lay there. | Mrs Mellor told the paper: "Someone came over and said they'd move me but the gunfire started up again so I just lay there. |
| "I just played dead. I was absolutely terrified. When the gunfire stopped I kept hearing foreign voices but I still played dead." | "I just played dead. I was absolutely terrified. When the gunfire stopped I kept hearing foreign voices but I still played dead." |
| The Reverend Graham Minors, vicar of St Petroc's Church in Bodmin, told BBC Radio Cornwall a candle had been lit for the couple. | |
| "So many lives have been broken by all of this," he said. | |
| Philip Heathcote | Philip Heathcote |
| Philip Heathcote, 52, and his wife Allison, 48, from Felixstowe in Suffolk, were due to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary during their time in Tunisia. | Philip Heathcote, 52, and his wife Allison, 48, from Felixstowe in Suffolk, were due to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary during their time in Tunisia. |
| Mrs Heathcote was was shot several times in the attack but survived. | Mrs Heathcote was was shot several times in the attack but survived. |
| Simon Boon said the family would "deeply grieve" the "terrible loss" of Mr Heathcote, his brother-in-law. | |
| In a statement reported on the Eastern Daily Press website on 29 June, he said: "Allison and Philip were due to celebrate their 30th wedding anniversary today. | In a statement reported on the Eastern Daily Press website on 29 June, he said: "Allison 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. | "For 30 years, Philip has shown my sister love, care and loyalty that was second to none. |
| "Philip was truly Allison's soulmate and they did everything together, sharing the same interests life offered. | "Philip was truly Allison's soulmate and they did everything together, 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." | "Philip was without question a member of our family that everyone dearly loved and enjoyed so many good times with." |
| Christopher and Sharon Bell | Christopher and Sharon Bell |
| The family of rail worker Christopher Bell and his wife Sharon, from Leeds, said they were "deeply saddened" by their loss. | The family of rail worker Christopher Bell and his wife Sharon, from Leeds, said they were "deeply saddened" by their loss. |
| The thoughts of the family were "with all those affected" by the Tunisia attack, they said. | |
| Mr Bell worked for Northern Rail in Leeds and the couple were described as hard-working by their neighbours. | |
| Mark Brady, a neighbour who had known the couple for 28 years, said: "It's absolutely devastating, I've watched his kids grow up and his grandkids grow up. | |
| "It's absolutely ridiculous and sad. They worked hard saving up to have nice holidays like this." | |
| Adrian Thompson, of Northern Rail, said Mr Bell was "a much-loved and highly valued colleague who will be sadly missed". | |
| Chris Dyer | Chris Dyer |
| Chris Dyer, 32, an engineer from Watford, was on holiday with his wife Gina Van Dort when he was killed in the attack. | |
| She is reported as having clung on to her dead husband's hand as paramedics tried to get her to safety. | |
| Mr Dyer was a Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast and a member of Watford Gracie Jiu-Jitsu club. | Mr Dyer was a Jiu-Jitsu enthusiast and a member of Watford Gracie Jiu-Jitsu club. |
| In a statement on Facebook, the group said: "There are no words to express how incredibly shaken we are by Chris Dyer's unexpected, tragic death." | In a statement on Facebook, the group said: "There are no words to express how incredibly shaken we are by Chris Dyer's unexpected, tragic death." |
| A minute's silence was held outside Watford Football Club's ground, Vicarage Road, to remember Mr Dyer and other people killed in the attack. | A minute's silence was held outside Watford Football Club's ground, Vicarage Road, to remember Mr Dyer and other people killed in the attack. |
| David Thompson | David Thompson |
| David Thompson, 80, from Tadley in Hampshire, was a retired Atomic Weapons Establishment scientist. | |
| He was described by his neighbours as a "wonderful man". | |
| Tadley Town Council chairman David Leeks said the reaction in the town was one of "pure shock". | Tadley Town Council chairman David Leeks said the reaction in the town was one of "pure shock". |
| Local residents told the BBC Mr Thompson was a keen walker who kept himself very physically fit, having undergone heart surgery. | Local residents told the BBC Mr Thompson was a keen walker who kept himself very physically fit, having undergone heart surgery. |
| They added he would do up to 60 press ups a day and loved holidays. | They added he would do up to 60 press ups a day and loved holidays. |
| John Welch and Eileen Swannack | John Welch and Eileen Swannack |
| John Welch, 74, and his partner of eight years Eileen Swannack, 73, loved Tunisia and had stayed at the Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba twice a year for the past eight years. | John Welch, 74, and his partner of eight years Eileen Swannack, 73, loved Tunisia and had stayed at the Hotel Riu Imperial Marhaba twice a year for the past eight years. |
| A book of condolence was opened at St Nicholas' Church in Biddestone, to remember the couple. | |
| Police said relatives of Ms Swannack, from Biddestone, and Mr Welch, from Corsham, were getting support from a family liaison officer. | |
| A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: "The families are devastated at the loss of their loved ones in such a terrible manner and have asked the media to respect their wish for privacy at this very difficult time." | A Wiltshire Police spokesman said: "The families are devastated at the loss of their loved ones in such a terrible manner and have asked the media to respect their wish for privacy at this very difficult time." |
| Angie and Ray Fisher | Angie and Ray Fisher |
| Angie, 69, and Ray Fisher, 75, were from Leicester. | Angie, 69, and Ray Fisher, 75, were from Leicester. |
| A family member told the Leicester Mercury the couple had been together since they were about 15. | A family member told the Leicester Mercury the couple had been together since they were about 15. |
| Carl Gunns told the paper: "They were a lovely family. | |
| "When I heard their names on the radio I thought it must be them, and then when I saw their picture in the Mercury I knew it was them." | |