A 59-year-old former storeman was found hanged at his home in Willows Park Lane,Longridge, an inquest heard.
Bryan Casper Pennington was found by his wife Ann on last Thursday.
A full inquest into Mr Pennington's death will take place later this year after further toxicology reports are completed.
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