FOLLOWING  a collision on the A36 Warminster by-pass on Monday (13th July 2015) the family of the two people who died have paid tribute to them in a statement.

“Jennifer Anne Louise Jones, 28, born in Wiltshire, attended Bratton Primary and Matravers Schools before graduating from Liverpool University with a BA joint honours in geography and archaeology.

"Jen worked as a tutor at Fairfield Farm College where she was passionate about supporting young adults with learning difficulties. Jen adores animals and has 2 dogs who she obedience trains; she has been an avid horse rider her whole life and has a horse, Stan, who she recently bought and planned to compete.

"Jen loved music and was a beautiful singer and was able to play a range of instruments including the clarinet and flute.

"Jen enjoyed painting and took pleasure in painting pictures of family pets, she had a real talent for it.

"Jen had a huge group of friends who all say that she will be remembered for her infectious smile and wicked sense of humour."

"Philip Reginald Butler, 61, born in Stoke on Trent; Phil was a devoted family man and cared dearly for them as well as having many friends worldwide.

"As a young man Phil was an accomplished footballer and a lifelong Stoke fan. Graduated from Newcastle university with a BA and MA in geography before working for 40 years in FE in Manchester, Birmingham, Warwickshire and Wiltshire; he was a highly regarded deputy and vice principal.

"Phil travelled and worked internationally, especially in the United States. Phil loved travelling, his dogs and was passionate about the Stoke pottery industry.

"Phil had a huge love of cars, his first car was a Triumph Spitfire which he bought himself aged 17."