Appeal to find family of pensioner who died alone in Washington

A search has been launched to fine the family of a pensioner who died in his Washington home.
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James Johnson, 70, lived in Talley Court, off Parkway, and was found on Friday, May 22.

Coroner’s officer Neville Dixon is trying to trace his family but little is known about Mr Johnson, other than he may have had a daughter called Jenna and was born on April 19, 1950.

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Anyone who can help can call Mr Dixon on (0191) 561 7842 or email [email protected].

Sunderland Coroner's Office has appealed for information to help trace the family of pensioner James Johnson.Sunderland Coroner's Office has appealed for information to help trace the family of pensioner James Johnson.
Sunderland Coroner's Office has appealed for information to help trace the family of pensioner James Johnson.

UPDATE: Mr Johnson’s family have now been traced. Mr Dixon would like to thank all of those who got in touch to help.

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