Nun who died after being hit by car had a 'love of life'

A nun who died after she was hit by a car will be remembered for her "great kindness to everyone" she met as well her "love of life", according to a tribute.

Sister Genevieve, 87, previously called Anne Clanchy, died following the incident in Stow Park Avenue, Newport, in February.

She was a sister of St Joseph of Annecy in the city for 67 years, according to a tribute issued by her fellow sisters at the convent.

"She will be remembered for her great kindness to everyone that she met, her interest in them and their lives, her love of life and her quiet, deep faith," they added.

"Sister Genevieve's sudden death is a shock to the sisters and all those who knew her."

She taught in schools across England, and was previously headteacher of St Winifred's School in south London.

In her retirement she lived in Chatham, Kent, and later moved to Devizes in Wiltshire, where the convent said she "enjoyed being part of so many parish activities, making many friends".

"In recent years she had been living in Newport and continued to reach out to others through the local groups that she joined," they added.

Gwent Police said officers were called to the crash involving a pedestrian and a car at about 15:55 GMT on 24 February.

The pedestrian, Sister Genevieve, was taken to hospital but was pronounced dead.