University lecturer from Mayfield died after fall

A university lecturer died after a fall in her Mayfield home.
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Moreen Biron was described as having a ‘vivacious’ personality and full social life at an inquest at Eastbourne Town Hall on Thursday (August 6).

The 95-year-old suffered fatal injuries after falling down the stairs in her 16th century farmhouse in Five Ashes in December last year.

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Her daughter Elizabeth Biron said in a statement, “She had a full social life and vivacious personality.

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“She was a regular church goer, and active member of a number of groups including the Royal British Legion.

“She had only fully retired two to three years ago.”

Mrs Biron had lectured at the Univeristy of Kent for more than 30 years.

In a tribute following her death, the university said, “Moreen’s broad knowledge of architecture, design and the decorative arts inspired students since the Tonbridge Centre was built in 1984.

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“Her energy, enthusiasm and kindness was boundless, and she achieved much in a long life.

“Moreen made many friends through her association with the University of Kent, and she will be fondly remembered by all who worked with her or were taught by her.”

The inquest heard Mrs Biron had been living alone at Holmstall since the death of her husband Tim 16 years before.

She had three children who lived far away, but was visited by a carer each week.

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She also had an active social life and was due to go out for lunch with a cousin on December 9, 2019.

They arrived at the house to pick her up, but she did not answer the door, the inquest heard.

Emergency services were called and Mrs Biron was sadly found dead at the foot of her stairs.

Coroner Alan Craze said, “This is a very sad case indeed. It was a complete accident.

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“It doesn’t matter if there’s some medical cause of the fall or if she tripped, the fact of the matter it was a complete accident.”

He concluded an accidental death and expressed his condolences to the family.