Emma Pattison, the headmistress of the Epsom College, a £42,000 per-year private school in Surrey, England, died suddenly along with her husband and daughter.
The bodies of the family were found by police in the early hours of February 5th, 2023, in the grounds of the college.
Tributes For Emma Pattison
Tributes have been pouring in for Emma Pattison, who was described by Dr Alastair Wells, Chair of the Board of Governors at Epsom College, as a “distinguished” educator who “enriched” the lives of many students and colleagues.
Emma had taken the headmistress position at Epsom College in September of the previous year, after being a member of the GDST community at Croydon High School.
Emma was well-liked and respected by both students and colleagues.
On a school podcast, she had recently expressed how she was excited about the big changes in her life, including moving houses, getting a new job, and her daughter starting a new school.
The tragic loss has left the school community in shock, and many are expressing their condolences to the family and staff at Epsom College.
Emma Pattison Suicide Or Murdered
According to TheSun.co.uk,
Detectives suspect George Pattison, 39, killed his wife Emma, 45, and little Lettie before taking his own life last weekend.
And according to Telegraph.co.uk, People lives nearby raised alarm after hearing gunshots .
Unfortunately, the cause of Emma Pattison’s death has not been disclosed publicly.
Without more information or any official reports, it is not possible to determine the cause of her death.
After Emma Pattison Death
Paul Williams has been appointed as the acting headteacher of Epsom College following Emma Pattison’s death.
The college website states that Williams has a Bachelor’s degree in Science from Durham University, and he will be responsible for the around 900 students at the school.
The investigation into the cause of death continues, and the family’s privacy is being respected at this difficult time.
The Epsom College community and those who knew Emma Pattison will be keeping the family in their thoughts and prayers in the days and weeks to come.