Appeal for next of kin of woman, 72, who died in hospital

Police say 72-year-old Jacqueline Ormes died at Royal Bolton Hospital last Thursday, February 12.

Officers say there are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death and are appealing for members of the public to help them trace her family.

A Greater Manchester Police spokesperson said: “Police are appealing for the public’s help to trace family of a woman from Bolton.

“Jacqueline Ormes (72) died at Royal Bolton Hospital on 12.02.2026.

Bolton Coroners’ Court (Image: Anthony Moss)

“There are no suspicious circumstances surrounding her death.

“Anyone with information about Jacqueline’s next of kin should contact the Police Coroner’s Office in Bolton on 0161 856 4687.”

Police issue appeals like this to help them to find relatives of people who have died around the region.

Once the police have the details that they need, they will be passed along to the Coroner’s Office to let full cause of death be established.

In UK law, there is no legal definition of “next of kin”, but it is usually understood to be the closest relative, whether a partner, parent, child or sibling.

Anyone with any information can call the Police Coroner’s Office in Bolton on 0161 856 4687.