Tributes paid to "devoted father" who died while scuba diving in New Brighton
Thomas Kenny's family say he was "kind, caring and generous"
The family of a man who died while scuba diving off the coast of New Brighton have paid tribute to him.
65-year-old Thomas Kenny from Netherton, also known as Tim Kenny died on the evening of Wednesday May 7, when HM Coastguard were alerted to the area, then informing Merseyside Police he died near to Burbo Wind Farm.
Inquiries into his death are ongoing, and it's currently being treated as unexplained.
His family have now paid tribute. They said:
"Dad was a kind, caring and generous man who touched the lives of so many. A devoted father, proud grandad, and loving brother, he was always there when you needed him - no fuss, just quiet strength.
"He was well known in the area and always had time for a friendly chat. He never met a stranger - everyone he spoke to walked away feeling like a friend.
"He had a lifelong love of nature and animals, and they always seemed to trust him instinctively. His warmth and kindness will live on in the hearts of everyone who knew him.
"He had a brilliant sense of humour and never took himself too seriously. He could always make people laugh, often with a well-timed bit of cheek or gentle teasing that only he could get away with.
"He died doing something he loved, and we take comfort knowing he's now at peace, reunited with mum."