Dr Validen’s body remains unclaimed, more than 2 weeks after discovery

The decomposing body of Dr Charles Validen, which was found in his Triumph, East Coast Demerara home last month, remains at the Lyken’s Funeral Home unclaimed.

Stabroek News understands that the 76-year-old Guyana-born obstetrician and gynaecologist, who had conducted his practice at the corner of Charlotte and Albert streets has no known relatives living here.

Based on what this newspaper has gathered, the man returned to Guyana from Canada after divorcing his wife. His ex wife reportedly died earlier this year and one of the