They were joined by former colleagues and Old Oratorians from several generations. The Governors had given her husband Andrew permission to put up the memorial to mark Dora’s 30-year career at the Oratory School, first as Head of Theology and later as the Head of 6th Form, School Archivist, and Alumni Officer. 

Governors and the Head also attended; and, at the family’s request, the School Captains, George and Anya, did the readings. Andrew, himself  Head of English and FitzAlan Housemaster in the 1990s, welcomed everyone; and Fr Ken Macnab, who taught in the school as a layman when Dora was Head of Theology and later became School Chaplain, led the Service of Blessing.  

The service was followed by a reception in the Tolkien Room.