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Noreen Moya Henry Gilmour was born August 10, 1937 in Morningside Park, Edinburgh, Scotland. Ms. Gilmour was a widow. She was married to George Gilmour who died on August 19, 2013. She had no children and no living siblings. A very reserved and devout woman, Mrs. Gilmour dedicated herself to her husband, until his death. Mrs. Gilmour was a dedicated educator who began teaching in Scotland & England. In 1964 she immigrated to New York, NY and taught in Catholic Schools before moving to Norfolk, VA in 1967 and teaching there in Catholic Schools for 20 years. While in the Tidewater area she earned a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education from Old Dominion University and then a Masters Degree in Administration and Supervision from Virginia Commonwealth University. In 1981 Ms Gilmour was named Teacher of the Year by the National Catholic Educational Association. A job change for her husband George brought Mrs. Gilmour to Northern Virginia in 1987, where she was selected Principal of St. Louis Catholic School. She served there until her retirement in 2006. For the next five years she participated as an active member of the Arlington Diocese’s DFE (Design for Excellence) Accreditation team. Mrs. Gilmour lived at Spring Hills, an assisted living facility in the Groveton area of Fairfax County. Mrs. Gilmour was preceded in death by her husband George Gilmour, her brother Canon David Henry (Archdiocese of St Andrews and Edinburgh in Scotland) and her parents Tom and Katie Flynn Henry. She is survived by her cousin Mary Henry Kirwan, niece Patricia Susan Mason and her sister-in-law Norah “Noreen” Catherine Mason. The Mass of Christian burial will be on Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 10:30 AM in St. Louis Catholic Church, 2907 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306 There will be a time of gathering at the church beginning at 10 AM. Internment will be at Mt. Comfort Cemetery.
Mass will be Live Streamed from St. Louis Catholic Church. A current link for the Funeral Mass at St. Louis is – https://tinyurl.com/GilmourFuneral . Additional Internet links for the Mass and Cemetery service will be posted when available.
In lieu of flowers donations can be made to St Louis Catholic School, 2901 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, Va 22306.
2907 Popkins Lane, Alexandria, VA 22306
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Mrs. Gilmour was my first grade teacher at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic School in Newport News, VA. I remember her smile, her small stature, and her beautiful accent. It was such a fun classroom! Eternal rest grant unto her, O Lord.
A woman of great faith and strength in a small package, Noreen your mark has been left on the hearts of many. . . especially those you’ve taught and prayed for over the years. I am a better teacher because of your faith in me. I am a better mother because of the grace you showed toward my children Gabrielle and Shannon. I am a better spouse because of your generous prayers. May you travel on Angel’s Wings and rest in the arms of our Eternal Father in Heaven. Thank you for everything you have done, known and unknown. You are missed and celebrated on earth.
Rest in peace Noreen. We will always remember you.
It was an honor to have been a student at St. Louis for eight years while Mrs. Gilmore was principal, and I was grateful to have shared music with her one last time this morning. God bless you and keep you!
“Be at peace. May the angels lead thee into paradise. May the martyrs receive thee at thy coming and take thee to the holy city. May the choirs of angels receive thee and may you have rest everlasting.” AMEN.
RIP Mrs Gilmour! A life well lived. You meant so much to my family and countless others. You will always be loved and remembered. Thank you for everything you did for all of us.
Mrs. Gilmour was the Principal of St. Louis School for the entire time that my children were students there (1992-2004). She always had the best interests of the students at heart. She seemed to know all of them by name, even though there were more than 400 students there. Her devotion to the School and the students was evident.
My condolences to her family, friends and former colleagues.
Rest in Peace Noreen. From your cousin Claire McDonnell O’Donoghue, David & family, Shraigh, Co Mayo, Ireland xx
Sending love, thoughts and prayers during this sad time.
Remembering with great fondness our dear cousin, Noreen. That you may now share eternal light with all those you loved, your beloved George, brother David and your parents Tom and Katie. Our deepest sympathy to all who mourn her.
Geraldine Mills and Family
Fondly remebering your many visits to Ireland with your Mum (Katie), Dad (Tom) and Fr. David. I will never forger the time I spent with yourself and George in VA. You were both so caring and made me feel at home. May God reward you for all your kind deeds.
May you rest in peace,
Mary, Joe, Roisin, Aoibhinn and Aodan (Tipperary, Ireland)
Fondly remebering your many visits to Ireland with your Mum (Katie), Dad (Tom) and Fr. David. I will never forger the time I spent with yourself and George in VA. You were both so caring and made me feel at home. May God reward you for all your kind deeds.
May you rest in peace,
Mary, Joe, Roisin, Aoibhinn and Aodan (Tipperary, Ireland)
Noreen Gilmour was a saint on earth. Her dedication and devotion to all of the children at St. Louis School and their parents was unparalleled. I feel honored and blessed that our five children were so fortunate to have been graced with her steadfast strength and gentleness. Noreen’s legacy will forever live on in all those she touched.
Lord, you gave this flower of charity and education a special love for her children, which lives on. Let Noreen’s fidelitous example and prayers help us to become a living sign of your goodness, rich in the Holy Spirit. O Heavenly Patron of Scotland, strengthen us in our faith; establish us in virtue; and guard us in the conflict, that we may vanquish the foe malign and attain to glory everlasting. With Noreen and the communion of saints, we thank you and pray. Amen
Always in our Thoughts
Rest in Peace Aunty Noreen
Pat & Phil
Always in our Thoughts.
Rest in Peace Aunty Noreen
With Love Pat & Phil
Always in our Thoughts. Rest in Peace Aunty Noreen
Pat & Phil
Always in our Thoughts. Rest in Peace Aunty Noreen..
Pat & Phil
Always in our thoughts. Rest in peace Aunt Noreen.
Love Pat & Phil x
Mrs. Gilmour was a fine lady and educator. I served under as a teacher for 7 years. Later when I became a principal I used many tools that I learned from Noreen, a firm but loving leader..
May she rest peacefully in God’s arms.
Rest In Peace dear cousin Noreen with Uncle Tom, Katie and Fr. David. Loving memories of your last visit to Galway Ireland. With love and rememberance. Anne
Rest in peace Noreen. We will remember you always, busy and smiling!
Mrs. Gilmour was my principal at St. Louis from 1992-1999. She was an incredible woman. I still remember her announcing Mother Theresa’s death over the school loud speaker… as well as her ruining the results of the 1998 Winter Olympics Figure Skating competition (I got over it pretty quickly). I know I’m not the only person whose life she had an impact on. She’ll be missed.
I’m saddened to hear about the passing Mrs. Gilmour. She was my principal during my years at St.Louis from first grade until eighth grade. I can honestly say that she was an amazing woman and loved her students and I can honestly say that I loved her too. As one of the few African American students in the school, she never looked down on me or judged me in any capacity. She was always there for my family, and was truly Christ like in her treatment of everyone. I can attest that she is resting and experiencing the love of Jesus in heaven. She will truly be missed.
Rest in Peace Aunty Noreen
with love from
Sean, Jess & Billy
Noreen . God has you in his keeping
We have you in our hearts
Rest In Peace
Remembered by all the family
Love Noreen & John