Pictured: Teacher, 35, who was killed in four-vehicle Cotswolds crash

Pictured: ‘Inspirational’ secondary school history teacher, 35, who was one of two killed in four-vehicle Cotswolds crash

  • Moyra Whelan, 35, died in hospital last Friday following a fatal collision 
  • The four-vehicle crash was on the B4425 at Riversmeet North near Aldsworth 
  • Her loved ones said she was a ‘fun loving friend who enjoyed life to the full’

Tributes have been paid to an ‘inspirational’ teacher who died following a fatal collision in the Cotswolds.

Moyra Whelan, 35, was a ‘fun loving friend who enjoyed life to the full’ loved ones say.

She died in hospital after the four-vehicle collision on the B4425 at Riversmeet North near Aldsworth last Friday.

Her loved ones said: ‘We are all mourning the passing of our beloved daughter and sister Moyra Whelan.

Moyra Whelan, 35, died in hospital after the four-vehicle collision on the B4425 at Riversmeet North near Aldsworth last Friday

‘She was the second youngest of seven siblings and lived in East London.

‘Moyra was 35 years old and the head of history at Woodbridge High School in Woodford, London.

‘Moyra loved her job and the children loved her back.

‘She was an inspirational teacher, a straight talking, fun loving friend to many and the sunshine of our family.

‘She enjoyed life to the full and was on her way to a wedding of one of her school friends when tragedy struck.’

Steven Hogan, Headteacher of Woodbridge High School, said: ‘This is the most terrible and tragic loss to our school.

‘Ms Whelan was an amazing history teacher and head of department. Her classroom was a superb place to be, buzzing with energy.

‘So many students have benefited from her wisdom, knowledge and expertise.’

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