Obituary: Patricia Jerome, Former Sandfield School Teacher

Published on: 20 Apr, 2018
Updated on: 20 Apr, 2018

Patricia Jerome when she was a young girl.

Patricia Jerome, a much respected Guildford school teacher and worshipper at her local church, has died aged 94.

Pat, as she was known to many people, attended Sandfield School in Guildford and then became a much respected and loved teacher there, where she remained until her retirement.

Her father was the first church warden at Guildford Cathedral when it still under construction, with the crypt used for services.

Her mother, as well as Pat, played the piano there, and Pat was a Sunday school teacher there for many years.

Patricia Jerome when she was a teacher at Sandfield School.

She became a member of St Francis Church in Beckingham Road, Westborough over 30 years ago when moving into the area.

Patricia Jerome (left) with her good friend Peggy Brooker.

The team rector of the parish of Westborough, Stefanie Hodges, said: “Pat was involved in every area of church life. She is a great loss to our church and will be much missed by all.”

Her funeral will take place at St Francis Church, Beckingham Road, GU2 8BU on Wednesday, April 25 at 11am (all welcome to attend). followed by a short committal at Guildford Cremetorium.

Responses to Obituary: Patricia Jerome, Former Sandfield School Teacher

Shirley West Reply

April 23, 2018 at 11:05 pm

Such sad news of a lovely kind person.

Miss Jerome was my teacher when I started school at the age of five and I have know her most of my life.

To think she taught all those years at Sandfield to so many children but she always remembered me when I saw her.

I was so lucky to meet up with Pat when I visited St Francis Church, and I visited her in her nursing home not long before she died.

I have such fond memories of a lovely teacher and hope many of her pupils have too.
- Carole Randall Reply
  
  April 25, 2018 at 12:32 am
  
  I have nothing but lovely memories of her.
  
  First as my teacher at Sandfield School, then years later I regularly did her hair until I emigrated to Canada.
  
  She was devoted to her parents and her church.
  
  Rest in Peace now Pat, your journey is over.
Ray Mitchell Reply

April 25, 2018 at 9:48 am

I started at Sandfield in 1963 and remember Miss Jerome well.

She was a lovely lady who was devoted to her pupils.

Sad to hear that she has passed but what an amazing age she reached. RIP, you have served us well.