Ms Sophie Dunkin

Ms Dunkin was an inspiration to our daughter Isla at St Mary's. She taught her every year, kindling her love for English. Sophie is the reason that Isla chose to study English for A'level as she brought such passion to her lessons. She always had the longest queues at Parents Meetings as she gave as much time as was needed to her students and parents - we loved talking to her and hearing her enthusiastic feedback! She will be sorely missed but her spirit lives on in the hearts of her English students and I hope Isla will do her proud in her exam next year. Our thoughts are with your family, especially at this time of year, and we send you our love and best wishes, Annabel, Bruce, Isla and Douggie Campbell

Mr Bruce Campbell

We still can't think of the right words. A very special lady and friend who we will all miss very much. The Barnett family.

Mr Michael Barnett

With sincere good wishes to you all, and remember "death cannot kill what never dies" {love} William Penn

Mrs Anthea Griggs

As a family, we were shocked and enormously saddened by the sudden tragedy of Sophie’s passing. Whenever we met, usually at parent’s meetings or school events, Tara and I always admired Sophie’s passion for her subject and her infectious enthusiasm for passing on her love of literature and language to her pupils. We know Anna will miss being taught by her. Persuading young adults to shake free their wings, trust their instincts and soar is a great gift, which Sophie possessed. We send our deepest condolences and sympathy to her family. Andrew Dodd

Ms Tara Dodd

Lovely Sophie a wonderful person, such a huge personality and wonderful smile. I will never forget the special times we spent together putting the world to right and planning projects together to make things better for the children of Corsham Primary. I will never forget get her or her fantastic family who will always be in my heart. Love Mrs Allen ... Fiona xxx

Mrs Fiona Allen

The best sister a girl could ask for, going to miss you like you cant imagine Soph.. What a positive difference you have made, & continue to make in the world, so proud of you.. Love always Katherine x x x x x

Miss Katherine Dunkin

There's always one teacher that you will forever think of as the formative figure in your education. Someone who embodied everything it is to be a teacher - patience, curiosity, enthusiasm, and certainly in Ms Dunkin's case, a (wicked) sense of humour. For me that was Ms Dunkin. What an inspiring teacher, mentor and role-model she was to so many Calne girls. She taught me from my first through to my final year, bringing every text we studied to life with her passion and enthusiasm. I cannot imagine the agony those closest to her must be feeling, my deepest sympathies are with you at this time x

Miss Leonora Monson

Ms Dunkin was a brilliant teacher and person, and genuinely inspiring- she was one of the first ‘Ms’, rather than ‘Mrs’, that I ever met and I thought this was very cool at the time aged 12 and still do now. My heart goes out to her family and I am thinking of them.

Ms Eve Webster

Deepest condolences to Sophie’s family, friends and colleagues. So pleased to have has Sophie as a friend in my a school years. Rest in peace Soph as we remember the happy, funny crazy times.

Mrs Jo Whiting

So sorry to hear of Sophie's passing, always enjoyed our chats at Corsham rugby. Our love and thoughts are with Andrew, Ethan, Dillon and Josh. Martyn and Delyth x

Mrs Delyth Elmer

Sophie, so many great memories of an amazing daughter-in-law, determined and outspoken but always supportive and caring. Love and thoughts, as always, with Andrew, Ethan, Dillon and Josh. Dad & Jonah xxx

Mr Ian Ward

What a lovely lady who will be greatly missed. from Julie

Mrs Julia Smith

A beautiful lady with a sharp wit and the kindest of hearts who freely gave a warm smile and a bubbly 'hello' to everyone.

Mrs Karen Turner

We were so devastated as a whole family to learn of Sophie's death. She was an inspirational teacher for Iona, turning English into a subject she loves and excelled in, and asked to Eléa's tutor - who helped, supported, inspired and taught her so brilliantly. Our hearts go out to her family, who she talked of so lovingly as we got to know Sophie over the last eight years, and friends. She will be so sorely missed. With deepest condolences and love The Aylwins

Mr Andrew Aylwin

Please know that Sophie had a huge impact on the lives of so many girls at St Mary's and she is missed terribly. We will always be grateful for her care and support to both our girls, who love English, and were inspired by Sophie throughout their studies. You have our deepest sympathies, with love and prayers from the Mallinson family especially Sophie and Polly.

Mrs Vanessa Mallinson

My thoughts are with you all, no words can decuse my sadness. Sophie was such an amazing person, we laughed together so much at school. She was offen in my thoughts over the lasr years. God bless funny friend, always a friend Emma xx

Miss Emma Hills

Those we love dont go away they walk beside us every day. Unseen unheard but always near so loved so missed so very dear. For our special lovely daughter in law Sophie xx

Mrs Pauline Allis

A wonderful teacher and colleague, you gave so much to so many. Rest in peace.

Mrs Sally Hornby

Support and love to you all, Nige, Krista & Zinzan

Anonymous

Sadly Missed by Alice

Ms SUSANNAH O brien

Soph, it’s impossible to express how much laughter, how much support, and how many memories you gave us over the years. Those memories will stay with us forever. Reading through these messages shows us, as if proof were needed, that this gift extended across so many people. We will miss you so much. Love, Paul, Clare, Joe & Tom xxx

Mr Paul Carney

Missed so much by so many. My thoughts are with all of Sophie's friends and family. Much love Faye Lovell

Mrs Faye Lovell

Wishing you strength and best wishes during this difficult time. My thoughts are with the family and friends. Melanie (colleague of Sophie's)

Mrs Melanie Davies

Andy, Ethan, Dillon and Josh - there are only so many times we can say how sorry we are, how much we will miss Soph, and how much we love you all. But it bears repeating. Thinking of you all. Simon, Leigh, Danny and Zac XXXX

Mr Simon McDougall

I will really, really miss Ms Dunkin. Ms Dunkin taught me for just one year in lower 6 but in that time she became one of my most favourite people. Her quick wit and her love of one particular word in 'Atonement' I will never forget. Her passion for English taught me so much more than just about the subject. She taught me how to understand the messages in our language; about how to approach the things I love, that it's okay to show emotion and to question what we are told to accept. Her warmth and individual interest in my success (even when I got 3/15 in a Hamlet extract) not only increased my confidence in English but also taught me how important it is in life to always be kind. The impact of Ms Dunkin on me will be a lasting one; she and who she was, will be impossible to forget. -Ibby

Miss Isabella Butler

Sophie was the teacher I aspire to be; generous and kind in a no-nonsense sort of way, hugely knowledgeable and dedicated to each individual she taught. As a colleague and friend, I shall miss her wicked sense of humour and the buzz she always brought to the room. My deepest sympathy goes to her family. With much love xx

Mrs Lucy Weeden

Sending our love and support to you all at this sad time. Mark and Jo x

Mr Mark Storey

Sophie was an amazing colleague and friend. An inspiration in the classroom, a role model to students and teachers alike, an acid wit and cutting sense of humour, yet still kind and gentle. I will miss your presence, your friendly smile and Irreverent conversation. Our thoughts are with you all. Matt and Rosie

Mr Matthew Rose

Sending all our love at this time.

Mrs Samantha Handy

To say that our knowledge of literature were on two different levels would only be a slight understatement soph,I even had to google the only poem that I remember from school because I had forgotten the words...’oh wet pet’.i have even had to use one of the words from it for my poem. Oh sis, I miss, X.

Mr Daniel Dunkin

Please accept our sincere condolences. Mrs Dunkin was the most wonderful teacher. She will always be in Marguerite's memories and Marguerite is forunate to have the skills Mrs Dunkin taught her.

Mrs Gabrielle Pickford

You were the best of us Soph, haven't seen you for years and wish I'd made more effort. Lots of love to you and all the family

Mr Alex Barnett

I went to school with Sophie and remember her wit and warmth fondly. We shared a passion for English and it's heartening to read that she inspired that passion in so many others. My thoughts are with her family and friends.

Mr Matt Burt

Sending all our love to the family. In our thoughts always. Garry, Donna, Riley, Isabelle and Dylan xxxxx

Mr Garry Heap

I’ve not seen Sophie since A levels in Cornwall. I remember how bright, witty and confident she was, and I was so sad to hear of her passing. My deepest condolences. Neil

Mr Neil Anderson

Sophie, a pleasure to have known you. Rest in Peace. Sending my thoughts and prayers to all the family, love from Maureen.

Mrs Maureen Flynn

With love to a smashing woman. Nan Doreen xx

Mrs Doreen Ward

Always will be one of my favourite people in the world. Kind, thoughtful and extremely witty. Great memories of happier times together. Sorely missed. Love and thoughts with Andrew, Ethan, Dillon and Josh. AC, Graham and family. X

Mrs Carole Patrick

Sophie, the loudest, funniest and most argumentative person I’ve ever known. Who will send me rubbish presents or understand all the Vic and Bob references now? We’ve laughed for over 30 years and I will miss you every day. My favourite human, my BFF. Love you always xx (queue puke noises from Soph!)

Ms Claire Green

Sophie was a wonderful colleague. Her enthusiasm, love of literature, subject knowledge, wit and interest in everyone and everything were second to none. She will be missed and remembered by all. Sending my love and thoughts to her family.

Mrs Fiona Muir

Thoughts are with all family and friends at this very sad time. May Sophie Rest in Peace. Condolences and all best wishes. Andy Gough

Mr Andrew Gough

Sophie's warmth and kindness will be missed, her enthusiastic wave most days on passing at school always made me smile.

Mrs christina Ferguson

Sophie was a treasure of a human being. Intelligent, humorous and light. She was ‘Dunkin’ biscuits to me, I her ‘KP Nuts. She will be missed. Her nearest and dearest will be in our hearts and minds.

Anonymous

Ah, Soph, your energy, humour and intelligence will be sorely missed by all of us that have had the privilege to know you. It's so hard to believe you're gone. XXX James & Lu

Mr James Scott

To Andrew, Ethan, Dillon and Joshua. Sophie was such a ray of sunshine, she lit up every room. We always enjoyed her company and wish we'd seen her more often. Please cherish the time and memories that you had together and, although words of consolation aren't easy to find, please know that your future can and will still be bright even in these sad times. Thinking of you and sending our deepest love and sympathy, Ashley, Andrea, Jasper and Lois x

Mr Ashley Ball

Sophie, you will be sadly missed. All our thoughts are with Andy, Ethan, Dillon and Josh at this sad time

Mr Peter Newsome

Your sad loss is felt far and wide Sophie. You were loved and will be missed terribly. Sending love, strength and condolences to all the family. Love Fidge, Trish, Maitilda and Florence xx

Mr Paul Quinn

Our love and thoughts are with you and your family, Jon, Yuka, Eimi and Luke

Mr Jonathan Morrell

Sending much love to you all ,rest in peace sophie ,she will be sadly missed ,love John and julie xx

Mrs Julie Daniels

Sophie was a fantastic teacher and a guiding light to both our daughters at St. Mary’s. She was a powerful inspiration who educated our girls beyond simply teaching them. Our love to all her family.

Mrs Alexandra Slater

Rest in peace Sophie. You will be missed by us all. Sending our love and thoughts to Andrew and all the family. Loren, Paul, Freddie and Lulu.

Mrs Loren Hodgson

Dear Sophie Rest in Peace. Angela, Don & Chloe

Ms Angela Wright

Ms Dunkin - you were one of the highlights of my time at school. You had the most incredible energy and sense of humour! I know that each of my classmates left your lessons with a love of learning and language they never knew they had. To serve as such a role model and to leave such an indelible impact on the lives of so many girls and young women is no small feat - thank you. You will be terribly missed by us all. Sending all my love to your friends and family xx

Anonymous

I was so sorry to hear about Sophie’s passing, she was a respected colleague and a truly lovely lady. Sophie will be missed by many at St Mary’s.

Miss Tracey Sumsion

With us forever xx

Mrs Christine Hancock

Such a beautiful soul You will be so missed x

Mrs Michelle Medway

With deepest sympathy Stella and Rob

Mr and Mrs Stella and Robert Nash

Rest in Peace Sophie. My thoughts and love are with you all x x x

Mrs Lynda Leggett

Sophie was an excellent teacher and we very much appreciated all the help she gave our daughter over the past few years at St Mary’s. With heartfelt sympathy Tina, Alun and Angharad x

Mrs Tina Ainley

Thinking of you all

Mr Al Harris

Sending all of our love ❤️

Mr Craig Roman

Love and thoughts to you all. Joanna and Harry. Xxxx

Mrs Joanna Ingham

Such a lovely lady, will be sadly missed.

Mrs Gaynor Brittain

With fond memories of Sophie's vivid contribution to life at St Mary's. Thinking of you all.

Mrs Bethan Fryar

Rest in Peace, Sophie. Thank you for your kindness.

Ms Eloise MacLean

Sophie will be terribly missed. Loved by all of us and cherished in our memories forever. Mrs Annika Falconer

Mrs Annika Falconer

A wonderful role model and exceptional, much loved teacher for our daughter. Her impact will endure and be fondly cherished.

Mrs Susie Donald

Beefcake! Thank you for the laughs, the silliness, the inappropriate conversations, the fun, the debates but, most of all, for the friendship. There are no words to say how much we’ll miss you Sophe. All our love Lucy, Linds & Trace (the GNO) xxx

Mrs Lucy Ireland

Such a wonderful teacher, tutor and role model to our two daughters, you inspired them throughout their time at St Marys and will be greatly missed. Sending love and condolences, Lisa, Chris, Naomi and Katya Green x

Miss Lisa Byfield-Green

May Sophie rest in peace. Our thoughts and support are with you now and for the future. Love from James & Paula

Mr James Lye

Sophie was a complete, and utterly brilliant, one-off. Owner of a razor-sharp intellect along with a large and generous heart, she entertained and educated in equal measure. I feel honoured to have worked alongside her for six years and, more importantly, to have called her a true friend. The world needs more of her kind.

Mrs Rebekah Lord

Thank you for being such a fantastic tutor, mentor and advocate to our daughter Annabelle. The Olsons are devastated at your passing. You'll always be loved and remembered. Xxxoo

Mr Paul Olson