HAMILTON, Bermuda — Bermuda is mourning business executive Sergio Lottimore and his mother, Marilyn Bean, who are believed to have perished when the air ambulance they were travelling in crashed on October 3.

Lottimore, 41, and Bean, 66, were among six people onboard the Latitude Air Ambulance service when the aircraft went down roughly 20 miles south of Nantucket, Massachusetts.

The mother and son were travelling to Boston so Bean could receive medical treatment.

The US Coast Guard has suspended its search for the Bermudians and four Canadians after it and partner agency assets searched 4,445 square miles over approximately 66 hours for the Latitude Air Gulfstream G100 jet, registered as C-GRJP.

Despite debris from the aircraft being discovered, no bodies have been found.

Leading the tributes was Governor Andrew Murdoch, who expressed the island’s profound sadness at the “sudden and unexpected loss”.

“I and the entire Government House team send our deepest condolences to the families, friends and loved ones of all those lost at sea following the tragic aircraft incident off the coast of Nantucket.”

Bermuda Premier David Burt said the country joins the family and friends of Bean and Lottimore in grieving their loss.

“While we held out hope for the best, the worst fears have been realised and so our first thoughts are with the families of those so tragically lost,” Burt stated.

“Let us open our hearts to the families in the hope that our expressions of love, support and compassion will bring some comfort as they attempt to deal with this terrible loss.”

Minister of Health Kim Wilson also expressed condolences to those affected by the tragedy.

“My heart is with the families, friends, colleagues, and loved ones of everyone involved in this tragic incident. This is an incredibly difficult time for all those affected, and I know many people across Bermuda are holding them in their thoughts and prayers,” Wilson said.

“We also recognise the dedicated crew who came to Bermuda to provide a service that has supported many families during some of life’s most difficult moments. For that, we are deeply grateful.”

On behalf of the Ministry of Health, Wilson extended her support to those affected and said they remained in her thoughts and prayers.

Lottimore was Senior Vice President and Head of Specialty Reinsurance at Hamilton Re.

The company said it was “profoundly saddened” by his loss.

“We are profoundly saddened by the loss of our colleague, Sergio Lottimore, SVP, Head of Specialty Reinsurance at Hamilton Re, who, along with his mother, was among those on board the medical transport aircraft that departed Bermuda for Boston,” the company said.

“The entire Hamilton team is heartbroken by the loss of a respected leader, colleague and friend. Our thoughts are with Sergio’s family and loved ones, and all those affected by this tragedy.”

Lottimore’s alma mater, Warwick Academy, also said it was deeply saddened by the incident.

Lottimore, a member of the Class of 2002, was remembered as a bright and capable student.

“A school Prefect and an outstanding person, Sergio will be remembered with great fondness by those who knew him. We send our heartfelt condolences to their family and friends. Our thoughts are with them and with the loved ones of everyone aboard the Latitude Air Ambulance flight during this heartbreaking time,” the school said.

Investigations into the incident remain ongoing.