Doncaster husband, 100, and wife, 99, die days apart from each other

A Doncaster couple aged 100 and 99 died just days apart from each other.
By Darren Burke
Published 19th Nov 2020, 09:49 BST
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George and Phyllis Emmingham will be laid to rest in a joint funeral service later this month.

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George, known as Harry, passed away peacefully on November 2 at the age of 100.

The couple died days apart from each other.The couple died days apart from each other.
The couple died days apart from each other.
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Just a few days later, on Novermber 8, his wife Phyllis also passed away at the age of 99.

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The joint private service for the couple will take place at Rose Hill Crematorium on November 26 at noon.

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