Mary Pool

1816–1875 (age 59)

Biography

Mary Pool (1816-1875) was a beloved teacher whose commitment to education empowered countless young minds. She fostered learning with patience and warmth, guiding students to reach their potential with encouragement and care.

Her lasting impact is reflected in the lives she touched, and she is commemorated at West Norwood Cemetery as an educator of great heart and quiet inspiration.

Also buried at West Norwood Cemetery

John Cyril Porte
1884–1919 (age 35)
West Norwood Cemetery
Aviator and naval innovator who advanced flying-boat design before his death in 1919.
Paul Cinquevalli
1859–1918 (age 59)
West Norwood Cemetery
Samuel Laman Blanchard
1804–1845 (age 41)
West Norwood Cemetery
Samuel Laman Blanchard was a journalist active in the early 19th century, buried at West Norwood Cemetery.
Bella Goodall
1851–1884 (age 33)
West Norwood Cemetery
Bella Goodall was a beloved actor whose lively performances brought joy to Victorian audiences.
Edmund Distin Maddick
1857–1939 (age 82)
West Norwood Cemetery
Alfred Henry Forrester
1804–1872 (age 68)
West Norwood Cemetery
Alfred Henry Forrester was a nineteenth-century writer and literary contributor.