Lennon High School in Mocho, Clarendon is mourning the death of physics teacher Ann-Marie McLeggon who died on Friday afternoon.
The Gleaner understands that McLeggon had been battling heart-related complications for some time
Lennon High School in Mocho, Clarendon is mourning the death of physics teacher Ann-Marie McLeggon who died on Friday afternoon.
The Gleaner understands that McLeggon had been battling heart-related complications for some time.
Friends and colleagues have lauded McLeggon as a phenomenal educator, philanthropist, and humanitarian, who was an active member of several community groups in her Longville Park community.
Head of the school’s science department, Joan Knight-Henry, told The Gleaner that despite McLeggon‘s illness, and special arrangements put in place by the institution to facilitate her, she was adamant to carry out her mandated tasks regularly, citing a keen interest in the well-being of her students.
“She just wanted her students to do well. She really wanted to get better,” said Knight-Henry.
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