Tributes have been paid to a 'much loved' headteacher from Wigan who died after a short illness. Catherine Morris was the head of Holy Rosary Catholic Primary School in Aintree.
Parents and carers at the school have been told of the mum of two's death The Liverpool Echo reports that children were asked to come in despite teachers and staff being 'heartbroken'.
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The message said: "As you know, Mrs Morris has been off school unwell. It is with great shock that we share the devastating news that she passed away peacefully this afternoon, after a short illness. As you can imagine, our whole school family are heartbroken.
"We are letting you know this evening so you can share this news at home with your child, in the way you feel most appropriate for them. [The] school will be open as usual tomorrow and staff will do their absolute best to keep things as normal as possible, to support the children and answer any questions they have. Please be mindful at drop-off and pick-up that we are all feeling delicate - we have not just lost our Headteacher but also our great friend.
"Please keep her husband Paul and her two lovely boys, Joe and Robert in your prayers. We will keep Mrs Morris in our prayers and of course all her family and the whole school community."
The Archdiocese of Liverpool has since paid tribute to the mum. Posting on social media, it said: "We are truly saddened to hear about the passing of Catherine Morris, the much-loved headteacher of Holy Rosary Primary School in Old Roan. Catherine’s husband, two sons and the Holy Rosary school community are very much in our thoughts and prayers. May she rest in peace."
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