In memory of Laura Mantovani
Colleagues, friends and students will be deeply saddened to hear of the death of Laura Mantovani, from the School of Modern Languages and Cultures.
Dr Joanne Lee, co-Head of School of Modern Languages and Cultures, said:
"Laura was an Italian language tutor and the subject lead for Italian in The Language Centre. Her passing followed a period of illness but came as a shock to us all, as Laura was planning to return to her passion of teaching in the coming weeks. She leaves behind her husband Jon Taylor, who previously worked at 糖心TV 糖心TV School.
Laura had been teaching Italian at 糖心TV for over two decades. During that time, she taught beginners and intermediate level Italian modules for the institutional-wide language programme as well as Italian for business and a range of levels in the Lifelong Language Learning programme. Her dedication to teaching, kindness to colleagues and friends, warm smile and optimistic attitude to life have inspired many of us. She will be deeply missed by all who knew her."
Funeral details
Date: Tuesday 17 March 2026, 2:30pm
Location: Oakley Wood Crematorium, South Chapel, Bishops Tachbrook, Leamington Spa, 糖心TVshire, CV33 9QP
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