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A PLAQUE and defibrillator have been installed at Northallerton Auction Mart in memory of market chairman Alan Watson, who died suddenly in January. Donations totalling almost £1,500 came in from many people connected with the mart to buy the potentially life-saving defibrillator after a fundraiser was launched following Mr Watson’s death. The 66-year-old, who farmed at Snilesworth, near Osmotherley, was also a director of Northallerton Auction Mart. He was described as a “remarkab...

THE funeral of a “remarkable man”, who was well respected as a stockman and adored by his family, took place yesterday. Alan Watson, market chairman and director of Northallerton Auction Mart, from Snilesworth, near Osmotherley, died suddenly on January 27. Mr Watson was described as a “well-respected farmer” and “excellent diplomat” in his role as Northallerton Mart director; and a “remarkable man” by his family. Mr Watson was born on September 23, 1954, at Preston Hous...

The horse and carriage taking Alan Watson from his farm at Snilesworth to his funeral as Osmotherley passes a farmer paying his respects Picture: SARAH CALDECOTT THE funeral of a “remarkable man”, who was well respected as a stockman and adored by his family, took place today. Alan Watson, market chairman and director of Northallerton Auction Mart, from Snilesworth, near Osmotherley, died suddenly on January 27. Mr Watson was described as a “well-respected farmer” and “excellent...