Next of kin appeal after death of 95-year-old woman from Dorchester

Her death is not being treated as suspicious

Author: Maria GreenwoodPublished 14th Dec 2020

The Coroner for Dorset is asking the public for help to find the next of kin for a woman who died in Dorchester.

Betty Maynard, who was 95 years old, died at her home in Coburg Road on Tuesday 8 December 2020.

Her death is not suspicious and no police investigation is needed.

Coroner’s Officer Sharon Emmerson said:

“We are not treating her death as suspicious, however, we have not been able to locate her next of kin.

“If any member of the public has any knowledge of her family members, please contact us as soon as possible on 01202 454767 or 01202 454910.”

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