Christine Frisby (Peggrem) (6 Jan 1964 - 14 Nov 2016)

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St Marys Church Station Road West Moors BH22 0JF
Date
1st Dec 2016
Time
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Christine Frisby was a popular, successful and dedicated secondary school teacher of Mathematics.

She was born in Middlesex and brought up in Hayes by her parents, Roy and Alma Peggrem, where she attended Townfield Comprehensive School.

After 'O' Levels, her later commitment to the education and welfare of children and young people was reflected by her choice of subsequent voluntary work: assisting at the local Minet Infant School.

Christine's steely academic determination gained her straight 'A' grades at Uxbridge Technical College and a first class honours degree in Mathematics and Computer Science from Westfield College, University of London in 1985, by which time she had met her long-term partner (and latterly, husband), Clifford, then studying Mathematics and Music at Roehampton Institute.

A Postgraduate Certificate in Education took Christine into teaching posts in inner London, including several years at the respected North Westminster Community School in Paddington.

She moved to Guildford in 1990 when Clifford's job with British Aerospace relocated to the Surrey/Sussex border, and took up a new teaching post at the Ashcombe School in Dorking.

Dorset (a favourite childhood holiday destination) beckoned in 2000, and for several years Christine taught at Ferndown Upper School, moving in 2007 to the popular and deceptively rural Lytchett Minster School near Poole, during which time she also helped to nurture the talents of new teachers.

Christine's teaching style combined an energetic enthusiasm for her subject with excellent classroom management and concern, both academic and pastoral, for each individual student.

Outside work (and quite often in!), Christine loved to sing, was a member of the West Moors Singers for about fifteen years. She was an avid reader, and also enjoyed gardening, walking and travelling.

In her 50th birthday year she realised a long-held wish to tour the Canadian Rockies with Clifford, and they spent at memorable Christmas that same year with Clifford's brother's family in Dallas, Texas.

Prior to October 2016, Christine had never spent a night in hospital, but was then tragically diagnosed with cancer which was beyond effective treatment. She passed away a few weeks later at home in Dorset, in the presence of close family, aged just 52. She is survived by her husband, mother and sister Julie, and also by her beloved 18-year-old cat Yardy (although he himself died just three days later).

Many moving tributes have been offered by those whose lives she touched as a teacher and mentor, on the Lytchett Minster School website:
http://www.lytchett.org.uk/index.php/2016/11/14/in-loving-memory-of-christine-peggrem/

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John and Doreen Frisby donated £50 in memory of Christine

Missing you and wishing you were still here with us. You will always remain in our hearts - our lovely, clever, bright and brave daughter-in-law. 12th night - your birthday - will forever be special to us. Hope that angelic choir appreciates having you singing along with them. Rest in Peace Christine.

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jill pearson donated £25 in memory of Christine
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Jean and Geoff Doyle donated £20 in memory of Christine

In loving memory of Christine

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In loving memory of Christine

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Ian Fulton donated £100 in memory of Christine
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Tim Doyle donated £20 in memory of Christine

In Memory of a very special lady who made everyone smile.

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Malcolm Phillips donated £30 in memory of Christine

I feel so privileged to have known and worked with such a lovely character. Absolutely potty. Absolute treasure. Very sadly missed but never forgotten.

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Theresa Penman donated £50 in memory of Christine

In memory of an exceptionally warm and funny friend, she will be sadly missed.

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Mark Futter donated £30 in memory of Christine

We are so privileged to have know such a lovely lady. She will be greatly missed by us all. Mark, Louise, Amelie & Poppy xxxx

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John & Lynn Futter donated £25 in memory of Christine

With loving and happy memories of Christine and how lovely she was with our grandchildren - like a Pied Piper. She will be long remembered by us all.

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John & Lynn Futter wrote

With loving and happy memories of Christine and how lovely she was with our grandchildren. She will be long remembered by us all.

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John & Lynn Futter wrote

With loving and happy memories of Christine and how lovely she was with our grandchildren - like a Pied Piper. She will be long remembered by us all.

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John & Lynn Futter wrote

With loving and happy memories of Christine.

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In Happy and Loving memory of Christine

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David Frisby donated £80.05 in memory of Christine

I loving memory of Christine

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Rob Hardy donated in memory of Christine

You taught me so much and I miss you greatly. Unforgettable in so many ways I will not forget the help, support and guidance you have me. Love x

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Jane and Lee Faulkner donated £20 in memory of Christine
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Vicky Fletcher donated £30 in memory of Christine

With fond memories of our time together at the Ashcombe.

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