Poetic Obituaries: Speaking after the inquest, Mr [Richard] McFarlane's wife,

Winifred, said: "The whole family is very grateful to all his friends who have done so much for him.

"Sales of his books and the events they have held in his memory have raised over £15,000 for charity.

from This Is Lancashire: Poet Hovis died after heart attack, coroner is told

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