Tributes have been paid to a “much-loved” Balloch restaurant employee after she was killed in a tragic accident in Spain.
Marie Riley, who labored at Balloch Home Resort, died after an incident in Benidorm on Monday final week.
The 37-year-old’s spouse Lynne Riley introduced the information to family and friends on social media the subsequent day, prompting an outpouring of responses from family members.
The couple, who had been married for 4 years, had travelled with associates to the Spanish city.
The Balloch Street venue paid tribute to Marie in a social media submit, commenting: “It's with nice unhappiness that we wish to share that our beloved Marie handed away on Monday night time – in a tragic accident when on vacation.
“Marie was a a lot cherished and essential a part of our workforce at Balloch Home and to say we're shocked is an understatement.
“On a private stage she was a unbelievable good friend to many and an awesome assist to me all through our years right here. Di, Ryan and the workforce.”
Shocked clients replied telling of their shock on the information, describing her as “welcoming” and “at all times smiling and chatting away”.
Stephanie Peach mentioned: “That is heartbreaking information. She made myself and my accomplice so welcome that the Balloch Inn grew to become an area for us, I might love to come back in and get her chat.
“She was so pleasant and type. My honest condolences to her spouse and household. I simply can’t consider it.”
Allan Rice mentioned: “Like so many individuals who've commented, myself and my spouse are shocked to listen to this terrible information.
“Marie was at all times beautiful to us, taking time to talk and have fun, even passing on her workers low cost when she discovered we have been out to have fun our engagement.
“She was very just lately married herself, she mentioned, and filled with the thrill of wedded life.
“She’ll be sorely missed. Our ideas are with all who knew and cherished her finest.”
And Maureen Aitken posted: “That is so unbelievably unhappy information! Marie was so pleasant and we keep in mind her fondly. It was my husband’s birthday throughout Covid and we had a cake. We weren't allowed candles or allowed to sing, so we whispered the glad birthday music to him with Marie holding the cake.
“She was filled with banter and patter and will likely be sadly missed by all who knew her. So tragic, God bless her household and associates xxx.”
Suzy Breck posted: “So unhappy to listen to this, she was at all times smiling and chatting away once we the place in. Considering of her spouse, household and all of the workforce at Balloch Home.”
A spokesperson for the Overseas, Commonwealth and Growth Workplace, mentioned: “We're aiding the household of a British girl following an incident in Benidorm and are in touch with the Spanish authorities.”