Tributes have poured in for a promising young Bermudian lawyer - one of two men who lost their lives to the roads this weekend.

Charles Everett, 30, of law firm Appleby, died from internal injuries in the early hours of Saturday after his motorcycle hit a tree.

He was found by a passer by at the junction of Cedar Avenue and Laffan Street in Pembroke at 2.30 a.m and rushed to hospital, but pronounced dead at 3.30 a.m.

Hours later came the second loss. Kelvin Lamar Quarles, 37, from Warwick, died in hospital on Saturday afternoon of injuries sustained when he fell from his auxiliary cycle on Palmetto Road around 8.30 p.m on Thursday.

Mr. Quarles' family could not be reached yesterday. However, leading tributes to Mr. Everett last night, his mother Anona Everett, from Southampton, said: "People described him as a lovable teddy bear of a person - a huggable person. He hugged everybody and was not afraid to show his emotions. He was very committed to Bermuda and very vocal about what was wrong and right, and non-judgmental of who people were. He was just a larger than life, full of life person. "

Mr. Everett worked in telecommunications, technology and investment funds at Appleby. He had a younger brother, Ross, and his parents were divorced. Father Simon Everett, from Paget, described his death as "such a waste".

He told The Royal Gazette: "He's got an awful lot of friends on both sides of the Atlantic. We were very proud of him for the fact that he did what he said he wanted to do at an early age."

Having spent his early years in Southampton parish and attending Saltus school, Mr. Everett went to England for the rest of his schooling. His achievements included being head of house and playing top-level rugby at Rugby boarding school.

He gained his law degree from Aberystwyth University in Wales and spent time working in London and California, before returning to Bermuda and joining Appleby two-and-a-half years ago.

Outside of work, he loved to play computer games and was a fan of heavy metal music. Keen on amateur dramatics in his younger days, he also played the clarinet and enjoyed cooking, deep sea fishing and golf.

He had been with his girlfriend Rebecca Moses, an associate at Appleby, since early last summer. Describing him as a very loving person, she said: "He had a very kind heart and a unique character - he was full of life.

"He would come across as quite outspoken and he would never mince his words. He would always tell you what he was feeling but he had such a wonderful soft side to him as well."

Lawyers from the firm have been left shocked and devastated by his loss.

Jeffrey Kirk said: "He was a very kind and gentle man - very big hearted. He had a lot of friends. If someone was having a problem he'd worry about them. He was very warm, supportive and caring."

Mr. Kirk was with Mr. Everett the night before his death and has given a statement to the Police. While they have not commented on possible causes of the accident, Mr. Kirk said: "I would like to mention very strongly that he abhorred drink driving. If this is the case, it's out of character for him to get on a motorbike. He would be the one who would tell friends "you're getting a cab tonight'."

John Wasty said: "Charles was one of the most engaging people I have known. He clearly loved being a lawyer. It allowed him to apply his intellect and his commercial acumen: both of which were considerable. Charles also had many other skills and attributes, not least a rich vocabulary which, while a little idiosyncratic, never left one in any doubt how he felt about something. I extend my condolences to his family and to his many, many friends. They, and I, are going to miss him very much."

Kelvin Hastings-Smith said: "I am devastated, stunned. Charles was a hard working, energetic and likeable young man. He was very caring and looked after his clients well and worked extremely hard for them. He was well respected in the firm and his colleagues could always rely on him to add some sage wit to the most trying of situations. However, he rarely sought the limelight and was content to push ahead without boasting of his achievements - which were many. What a tragedy."

Managing partner of Appleby Bermuda, Shaun Morris, said: "He had a bright legal career ahead of him. He had an endearing, caring and engaging personality and had many close friends in the firm. Though his life was short Charles enjoyed and lived a full life.

"His loss is such a shock to us all and we will him miss him. We send our deepest sympathies to his family, friends and colleagues in this very difficult time of bereavement."

Rod Attride-Stirling, president of the Bermuda Bar Association, also sent condolences to Mr. Everett's family and friends.

The funeral is on Saturday, April 19 at 2.30 p.m. at Christ Church, Warwick.

Police ask that anyone who saw the collision that claimed Mr. Everett's life, or saw him in the hours before his death, to contact PC Garvin Aparicio on 295-0011.

Anyone with information about the incident involving Mr. Quarles should contact PC Frederick Blunt on the same number.