Retired maths teacher died at Oxfordshire railway station

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 25 Oct, 13:02 · Archive

An inquest has opened into the death of retired maths teacher Lindsay Calver, 62, at Didcot Parkway Station on 20 September.

Lindsay Calver, a 62-year-old retired maths teacher who lived in Wallingford, died at Didcot Parkway Station on 20 September. An inquest opened at Oxfordshire Coroner's Court on 21 October, conducted by senior coroner Darren Salter. The coroner recorded the cause of death as 'massive trauma'.

A full inquest hearing has been scheduled for 15 April next year at 10am. According to inquest documents, Mrs Calver was born in South Africa.

Her daughter Jenn Calver set up a fundraising page which has raised more than £4,500. On the page, the family said Mrs Calver had 'suffered with her mental health for 2.5 years' and described her as having 'the most beautiful red hair and a vibrant smile'. The funds are being raised to help cover cremation costs.

How it is being reported

• Retired maths teacher died after incident at railway station, inquest opening hearsAn inquest has opened after the death of a retired maths teacher on an Oxfordshire railway line.Oxford Mail · 25 Oct, 12:30
• Retired maths teacher died after incident at railway station, inquest opening hearsAn inquest has opened after the death of a retired maths teacher on an Oxfordshire railway line.Oxfordshire Guardian · 25 Oct, 12:30

In this story: Lindsay Calver · Jenn Calver · Didcot Parkway Station · Wallingford · Oxfordshire · South Africa · Oxfordshire Coroner's Court

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