Denis Hands, 78, of Neatishead Road, Horning, near Wroxham, passed away at the Julian Hospital, off Bowthorpe Road, on December 17 last year.

Norfolk Coroner’s Court was given his provisional cause of death as congestive cardiac failure.

Mr Hands, whose wife confirmed that he was born in Leicester on December 2, 1947, worked as a health and safety officer and was a past commodore of Horning Sailing Club.

A full inquest to determine the official cause will take place at the court on June 5.

The Coroners' Courts Support Service helps bereaved families and witnesses attending Norfolk Coroner’s Court. If you are a bereaved family member or a witness please get in touch by calling 0300 111 2141 or emailing helpline@ccss.org.uk 

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