Daily Mirror

The victims

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Christophe­r Bell, 59, and wife Sharon Bell, 54, from Leeds Married for 35 years. “Family was everything to them,” their three devastated children said. Lisa Burbidge, 66, from Gateshead “A beautiful person, a mam in a million, a doting grandma, a loving daughter, a special sister, and best friend,” Lisa’s family said. Scott Chalkley, 42, from Derby, and partner Sue Davey, 43, from Tamworth Sue’s son Conor: “Scott did give my mum a new lease of life once he came on the scene. Knowing she was with someone who she was happy with makes it more comforting than it could have been.” Stuart Cullen, 52, from Lowestoft “The legacy he leaves is his strength. The strength to move forward whatever that may look like – not to mourn but to celebrate his life and what he had accomplish­ed,” family said. Chris Dyer, 32, from Watford His jiujitsu colleagues said: “He would often use the word ‘broken’ to describe how he was feeling either physically or emotionall­y. However, in our eyes, he was anything but broken. He had a fighting spirit.” Charles ‘Patrick’ Evans, 78; son Adrian Evans, 44; and grandson Joel Richards, 19, from West Midlands Suzanne Richards, bereaved daughter, sister and mum said: “There are no words to explain how heartbroke­n we are but take comfort that they stayed together in their last moments protecting each other.” Raymond Fisher, 75, and wife Angela Fisher, 69, from Leicester The couple’s children said: “Ray and Angie will never be forgotten but will be missed. They left this world content that both their children were happy. [They] will continue to live on in their newly-born grandson.” William ‘Billy’ Graham, 51, and wife Lisa Graham, 50, from Perthshire Daughter Holly said: “My parents truly were the best parents in the world. I will continue to do my best to make them proud to be my parents.” Philip Heathcote, 52, from Felixstowe Brother-in-law Simon Boon: “For 30 years, Philip has shown my sister love, care and loyalty that was second to none. Philip was Allison’s soulmate.” Trudy Jones, 52, from Gwent, S.Wales Her family said: “She was a beautiful person inside and out. She would put everyone else’s happiness before her own.” Carly Lovett, 24, from Gainsborou­gh, Lincs “Carly was and always will be our beautiful shining light. She was funny, clever, artistic and radiated love and happiness around her,” her family said. Jim McQuire, 66, and Ann McQuire, 63, from North Lanarkshir­e Their family said: “They were just starting a new chapter of their lives. This attack has robbed them of this opportunit­y and they will be missed by so many.” Stephen Mellor, 59, from Bodmin, Cornwall Wife Cheryl said: “Not having him around has left a huge void. I miss him every minute of every day. My future now has changed dramatical­ly and without him I have no vision for the future and not having him around is devastatin­g.” John Stocker, 74, and wife Janet Stocker, 63, from London The couple’s children said: “Near or far you were always made to feel that you were at the centre of their lives. [They] died together doing what they enjoyed most – being side-by-side.” John Stollery, 58, from Walesby, Notts Wife Cheryl and son Matthew said: “We love and miss him terribly. John you will always remain in our hearts and you are our hero.” Eileen Swannack, 73, and partner John Welch, 74, from Wiltshire Fellow Tunisia regular Valerie Gleeson: “They were the sweetest couple, always smiling. God Bless them.” David Thompson, 80, from Tadley, Hants Friends said: “He was [partner] Anne’s companion and a friend and she feels lucky having had him in her life for all the amazing memories they had shared together.” Denis Thwaites, 70, and wife Elaine Thwaites, 69, from Blackpool “[We] will never get over this horrendous tragedy of losing both parents in this vicious and callous attack. But together with family and friends by our side, we will find a new normal with them both in our hearts and minds for ever,” their children said. Bruce Wilkinson, 72, from Goole, East Riding Rita, his wife of 51 years, said: “Bruce was a devoted husband, dad and grandad we all adored. So after all these years, I feel as though I have lost my best friend and my right arm.” Claire Windass, 54, from Hull Claire’s family said: “A true reflection of the inspiring and nurturing person she was is highlighte­d by the huge void we all now have in our lives. It is a true testament to a mother, daughter, sister, auntie and friend who can never be replaced.”

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