Michelle Carmichael
Thank you for all of the light that you spread throughout your life. The community will be a sadder place without you.
Love Michelle and Alex
Condolences
Claire Ward
Thank you Melissa for everything you did for my dad (Bob). You were truely wondeful to him and Iris.
Truly wonderful person who will be missed but always remembered by those you knew you.
Claire and Phil Ward
Carol Hales Collins
Melissa, you were so special. I still hope that I'll awake & you will still be with us.
Love you always
Mum xx
Lauren Burns
Melissa was my mentor at LOGs during my teacher training year, and she really was that… a mentor. She taught me so much about the profession and about myself. She really loved life and that was her contagious spirit. Over the next four years, I worked alongside her in the English department. She was creative, energetic and funny. One thing about Melissa was that she always had time for you. She would literally stop what she was doing to speak with you if you needed her. Above all else, Melissa was understanding. She showed empathy. She was kind and loving. She was a friend, who we will all miss dearly.
Vasil Mangov and Petya Taseva
Dear Carol, Ray, Tyra, Matt and family,
Please accept our sincere condolences on the passing of Melissa . We were so looking forward to meeting her at some point and were very sad to hear about her sudden passing; we can only imagine your pain right now! May her soul rest in peace and we hope you are coping ok during these sad times.
With sympathy,
Vasil and Petya (Sofia, Bulgaria)
Liz and Chris Arnold
We still cannot believe that we will not see you again, your energy, drive and passion for everything that you undertook was inspiring. You will never be forgotten. xx
Andrew Cambridge
I am so sorry for your loss and hope the love of friends and family of Melissa can see you all through this difficult time.
Pam Winton
Unfortunately Matt we will be away on 25th August but we will be thinking of you and all the family and friends who have been affected by Melissa’s passing. She was such a special person- caring and hard-working and with such a zest for life. We send our sincerest condolences to you all. Chris and Pam Winton xxxx
Nicoletta Veronese
Melissa was the most patient and calm person I have met. I send you my sincerest condolences.
Mark Ferguson
A wonderful caring selfless person, who's first thought was always to help others. I will greatly miss your help and support, both as a colleague and as a parent. You will be greatly missed by all your colleagues and the students at Lewes Old Grammar.
James Knight
Melissa, thank you for everything you taught me a leader, you had a massive impact on so many you peoples life. The community won’t be the same without you.
James
TheDavey Family
Melissa you were such an inspiration to so many and had a love for all and they for you.. thank you for all you have done and inspired in our children..will remember you always.
Thomas Milner
Thank you Miss. You were a brilliant teacher. You were a formidable form tutor, both in person and online. You had a supreme sense of humour and all. My GCSE and Sixth form experience was all the better having had you in it. Many students will now miss out, and miss out they really will.
You were more than a teacher, you were a friend.
Christine
Taken too early Melissa inspired all who met her. Sending my love and deepest condolences .
Christine
Anya Lawrence
Melissa Thompson taught me English for my entire seven years at LOGS and she meant so much to me. When I was 11 years old we went on a school trip to Paris and I couldn’t sleep. Melissa found me crying in the corridor of our hotel. She smoothed back my hair and gave me a hug and made me feel better. When I was 14 years old she asked me to read out a poem in class. Melissa said the poem reminded her of me and I was so flattered. I felt she saw who I was before I could see for myself. When I was preparing for my A levels she made me swear not to use my extra time incase I wrote too much in my exams. Novels, poets and authors will forever be associated with her: Gerald Durrell, Carol Ann Duffy, Animal Farm, Of Mice And Men, Atonement… her mentorship carried me from being a child to being an adult. Even though I left school a long time ago, Melissa’s lessons, warmth, empathy, humour and kindness have stayed with me for almost a decade.
Asena Karaca
Jane Thompson was a brilliant teacher and person who made sure her students were all happy during their good and bad days. She will forever be my favourite form tutor. I send my deepest condolences to her family who we heard so much about.
Steven Saunders
The shock of losing you so young, will be replaced every day, by the smiles on the faces of so many young people that you have helped become better people. Your selflessness will live on for generations, through the life skills and opportunities you gave them.
Thank you for being the wonderful person you were and for giving up so much of the short time you had, to help and support so many.
Steve and Sharon Saunders XX
Charlie Milner
Dear Miss, today we say goodbye to you but we all exceeded our expectations in our GCSEs because of your encouragement and belief in us. You will never be forgotten - every time I pick up a pen I will think of you!
Samantha Newman
Thank you for all you did for my boys xxx
Astrid Masson
Love to Tyra and family - I am thinking of you as I cannot be there in person- still in France ❤️
Sarah & Maisie
Melissa what can I say about you you had the smile that lighter up the room. And always had a smile on your face no matter what. You done so much for me and for maisie and to watch her confidence grow cause of you was amazing. 😁 I be forever greatful for a wonderful gift you gave her. You will be forever missed. Not just by us by everybody. Just always keep smiling down on us at and the group. Miss you always Mel 😘 ❤ love me and your Moo xxxxx
Ashley Cooke
You will be greatly missed. Thankyou for welcoming me in to scouts and showing me what a great leader looks like. I only hope to be as admired and loved as you are. Love Ashley
Valerie
I will miss you so very much; your advice your kindness your sense of humour. You enriched the lives of so many.
Julie, Andy, Victoria and Thomas Fowler
You will always be in our hearts. Your dedication, kindness and patience is an inspiration to us all.
Tyra
I miss you more and more everyday. You were the best mum I could have ever asked for. I didn’t need two parents when I had you. Hopefully Chelsea and Chloe are keeping you company. I know you’re still guiding me everyday and that every good thing that comes to me is you working your magic. I hope I’m making you proud ❤️
Scarlett
Melissa, you were the most supportive teacher I’ve ever had and you were there when I needed someone most. I remember spending lunch breaks almost everyday in your little nook office discussing books and life… it was my safe space. You alone encouraged me to stay in school and complete my exams. Without you, I wouldn’t be where I am today. Thank you.