Can you help find family of pensioner who died in his Sunderland care home?

Sunderland's coroners office and court is based at the city's civic centre.

John Francis Bambrough, who died recently, is thought to be originally from the Shiney Row area.

The coroner's officers, based at Sunderland Civic Centre, are trying to find his family members.

Anyone with information is asked to call Alison Leonard, who can be called on Thursdays on 07880 471638, or by emailing her via [email protected].

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