An 84-year-old man appeared in court last week in connection with the death of his wife at their home in Galashiels.
Police confirmed that at 3.05am on Monday 9 December, officers were called to a report of the death of a woman at a property on Wood Street, where 84-year-old Margaret Maude Hanson was pronounced dead at the scene.
Her husband, John Hanson, a retired nurse, appeared in private at Selkirk sheriff court last Tuesday charged with her murder.
He made no plea and the case was continued for further examination. Hanson was remanded in custody and is due to appear in court again shortly.
In a statement, released through Police Scotland, Margaret Hanson’s family said: “We are devastated at the loss of our mum and gran. Margaret will be sorely missed by all who knew and loved her. We would ask that our privacy is respected at this very difficult time.”
Det Insp Debbie Duncan said: “Our thoughts remain with the family and friends of Margaret who are being supported by specialist officers. We would again ask that their privacy is respected at this time.”
