Colchester Community Mourns Death of 6-Year-Old

The Colchester community is mourning the death of a 6-year-old child.

Interim School Superintendent Dr. Mary Conway says the district was informed of the kindergartener's passing last night.

“As a parent, I am heartbroken and as a teacher, I am absolutely heartbroken,” said Dr. Conway.

The staff at Colchester Elementary School were told the news this morning. Letters from both Dr. Conway and the elementary principal went out in the afternoon.

“The principal, Judy O’Meara is sending a letter to all the parents in this particular classroom as well as all of the parents in her building,” Dr. Conway said.

According to Conway, school psychologists from two other schools, as well as social workers will be on hand to provide to provide support to students and staff for as long as needed.

No information on how the child died has been released.