Plea to trace relatives after pensioner dies in hospital

Hospital bosses have issued an appeal to trace the relatives of a pensioner who has died in hospital.
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George Dobson Matthews, who is believed to have previously lived in Hartlepool, was aged 73 and lived in Northallerton.

Middlesbrough’s James Cook Hospital said in a statement: “We are trying to trace the relatives of George Dobson Matthews, who sadly died on Saturday, 5 August, in Friarage Hospital.

“George lived in Northallerton and was 73 years old.

“Please could relatives contact our bereavement services on (01642) 835929 or (01642) 835638 (8am to 4pm, Monday to Friday).”