Attention: You are using an outdated browser, device or you do not have the latest version of JavaScript downloaded and so this website may not work as expected. Please download the latest software or switch device to avoid further issues.

NEWS > Births, Deaths and Marriages > RIP Moira Metcalf

RIP Moira Metcalf

The Metcalf sisters in New Hall School (left)
The Metcalf sisters in New Hall School (left)

It is with great sadness that we announce that Old Fish Moira Metcalf died on 14 February 2021 in London. Both Moira and her sister Melissa joined New Hall School in September 1938 when Moira was 9 years old and Melissa was 7. The sisters spent the entirety of the Second World War as boarding students at New Hall.

Moira left in 1946 and joined the religious community of the Canonesses of the Holy Sepulchre between 1952 and 1976 when she was known as S. Mary Simon. She was well known for her empathy, kindness and her breadth of interest and knowledge in many different aspects of life. Moira went on to teach and act as Bursar at Woldingham School. Moira and her sister visited the School a while back and have donated items from their time as pupils to our Heritage Room.

On Tuesday 17 March at 1.00 pm, Moira Metcalf will be buried in the community cemetery. Her funeral will be taking place earlier in the day in her parish church in London.

Similar stories

Anne Ponsonby was the wireless operator with the Special Operations Executive (SOE) who first heard of the D-Day landing… More...

We remember former Senior Mistress at New Hall School, Miss Ruth Raven. More...

Congratulations to Madeleine Leathley and Matthew Perry on their engagement! More...

Most read

Old Fishes, spanning almost seventy years, return to New Hall for a glorious day at the first annual Alumni Summer BBQ. More...

Old Fishes return to New Hall with smiles and memories for their fifty-year reunion. More...

Have your say

 
image

Registered Charity Number

1110286

© New Hall School, 2024

This website is powered by
ToucanTech