Cheshire author and wife found dead at home as police launch investigation

Police have launched an investigation following the deaths of a husband and wife who were both found at the home they shared.

Norman and Margaret Waller, 83 and 81, were discovered at their house on Congleton Road, Gawsworth, near Macclesfield on Friday, March 12.

Officers describe their deaths as ‘sudden’ and are investigating whether one or both of them took their own lives.

No other people are believed to have been involved.

The couple’s family has paid tribute to them.

News of tragedy has left the village of Gawsworth shocked as Norman and Margaret were well-known and popular members of the farming community.

They had been involved in the Macclesfield Sheepdog Trials and farmed at Langley before retiring.

Norman had produced a book called Memories of a Country Lad with proceeds from sales going to the Alzheimer’s Society.

Both were also known at Chelford Market and Facebook tributes have described Margaret as ‘lovely’ and Norman as a ‘gentleman’ who was happy to help people.

A spokesman for Cheshire Police said: “On arrival, officers sadly discovered the bodies of Norman Waller and Margaret Waller. Enquiries, including a Home Office Post Mortem, suggest no other people were involved in the incident.

“Formal identification has taken place and the family are being supported byspecialist officers.

”A file will be prepared for the coroner on the conclusion of the investigation.”