Former arts teacher was 'utterly dedicated' to Rainey Endowed School

A former head of art at Rainey Endowed School in Magherafelt has died.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Dec 2016, 16:28 BST
Updated 29th Dec 2016, 15:23 BST
Miss Madden pictured at an arts event in Rainey EndowedMiss Madden pictured at an arts event in Rainey Endowed
Miss Madden pictured at an arts event in Rainey Endowed

Miss Dorothy Madden, of Glenburn Park, Magherafelt, passed away on Christmas Day at Antrim Area Hospital.She was a vice-principal of the school for a number of years and was well known in the Magherafelt community. She taught art at the school until her retirement. Even in retirement she took a keen interest in matters relating to Rainey.In a Facebook post, the Rainey School said: “She was utterly dedicated to our school and will be fondly remembered by thousands of past pupils.”Miss Madden’s funeral will take place on Thursday (December 29) at 12 noon. A service will be held in First Presbyterian Church, Magherafelt, followed by burial in St Swithin’s Parish Churchyard in the town. She was a much loved partner of George Johnston, and dear friend of Finola Morrison, Sheilah Stinson, Maureen Geddis and Susan Roulston.

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