Darren Blyth, 55, disappeared on Wednesday, April 15, prompting a large-scale search. Mr Blyth was reported missing after he travelled to Hawthorn Dene, not far from his home in Trimdon Station, County Durham, telling his family he was intending to take photographs. Sadly, he never returned and after desperate appeals and by family, emergency services and the community his body was recovered on Sunday evening. Mr Blyth taught at Stokesley School and has been married to his wife Mel for 13 years. He also has two daughters, Abigail, nine, and Katrina, 36. The much-loved teacher was known as a popular and passionate staff member who will be missed.
School pays tribute to popular and passionate teacher Darren Blyth who left an indelible mark
Students and staff are being supported following the news of Darren Blyth s death
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Tributes have been paid to popular and passionate teacher Darren Blyth by the school where he taught biology. Hannah Millett, head teacher at Stokesley School and Sixth Form College, said news of the 55-year-old dad s death has sent shockwaves around the school community.
A true gentleman - Tributes paid to County Durham teacher Darren Blyth
The biology teacher has been described as popular and passionate by colleagues
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Tributes have been paid to a much-loved County Durham teacher and dad-of-two.
Body found in search for missing teacher Darren Blyth, police confirm
The 55-year-old dad did not return after telling family he was going to take photos of the sunset
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A body has been found in the search for a missing science teacher.
Darren Blyth disappeared from his home in Trimdon Station, County Durham, on Wednesday, April 14.
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