One of the Britons murdered in the Tunisia beach gun attack last week worked in North Cheam it has emerged.

Janet Stocker, 63, was on holiday in the north African country with her husband John, 74, when a gunman opened fire on a beach near Sousse on Friday, June 26.

The couple, who lived in Sussex, were among 38 people killed.

A minute's silence, in honour of all the victims, will be held at midday across the UK on Friday.

Mrs Stocker, 63, worked for the Sainsbury's North Cheam branch.

The couple leave behind five children and 10 grandchildren.

A statement was released by the family.

It read: "It is with regret and great sadness that we can now confirm that our parents Janet and John Stocker have tragically lost their lives as a result of Friday’s atrocities.

"We would like to thank all those that helped us with information in trying to locate them, and we appreciate the support and help that we have received from both the British and Tunisian people and authorities.

"Mum and dad were the happiest, most loving couple who 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 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.

"Our father, 74, was retired printer, born and bred in Peckham and was a proud father of us 5 children and 10 grandchildren.

"Our mother, 63, was born and raised with her two brothers in Fulham and was a fun-loving and devoted mother to us children, and loved nothing more than being than being around all of the grandchildren, as well as a best friend to anyone who knew and appreciated her kind, understanding and loving character.

"They made a huge impact on our lives, and touched the hearts of so many people and they will both be sorely missed and never forgotten by the family and all that knew and loved them for all the reasons that made them so special as a couple, and as the two most honest and genuine people that they were.

"We, the family, would now like to request that we are given some privacy so that we may grieve as a family and move forward at this difficult time, and trust that our wishes will be respected."

A spokesman for Sainsbury's said: "We are deeply shocked and saddened by the tragic news about our colleague Janet Stocker and her husband John. Our thoughts are with their family and friends at this very difficult time."

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