An investigation has been launched after a woman’s body was found at a property in Alford.
The woman, named locally as Angela Reilly, was found in her home on Leslie Crescent yesterday.
The care home manager’s death is currently being treated as “unexplained”.
However, it is understood police were called to the property on Friday night following reports of a disturbance and that Mrs Reilly was taken to hospital.
Devastated neighbours – who saw Mrs Reilly walking into the ambulance – have today spoken of their shock and described her as a “lovely person”.
Forensic teams, dressed in white suits, booties and masks, have been seen going in and out of the house today.
After being called on Monday, police were still seen guarding the property on Tuesday.
‘Angie was a really lovely person’
Neighbours described “Angie” as a friendly woman who was dedicated to her job with the Richmond Fellowship – which operates several care homes in the north-east.
One woman said: “It’s such a shock and so sad, especially when it happens to such a lovely person.
“I would see Angie rushing around from place to place, she was always in a hurry.
“She was in charge of several care homes and were often short-staffed. But they always said Angie would sort it and Angie did.
“She did a great job. My daughter who worked with her was very fond of her.
“It’s going to be an awful shock for the folks up there.
“Angie was a really lovely person.”
A floral tribute and card have been left at the scene by colleagues, with the message inside describing her as an “inspiration”.
They wrote: “You were an inspiration to us all and will continue to forever. You have left a huge void that is irreplaceable.
“Go fly high with the angels.”
Another neighbour said she had seen “quite a few police cars” arrive on Leslie Crescent at about 4pm on Monday.
She said: “I am in shock. It’s really sad. I could hardly believe it would happen here. It’s unfortunate.
“It’s such a quiet neighborhood, you don’t expect it.
“They kept to themselves but I would always see her with dogs and say hello.”
Inquiries ongoing
A police spokeswoman said: “The body of a woman was found at a property in the Leslie Crescent area of Alford, around 3.45pm on Monday, June 12.
“The death is currently being treated as unexplained, pending further inquiries.
“A report will be submitted to the procurator fiscal in due course.”
On Wednesday, a spokeswoman for the police watchdog, the Police Investigation and Review Commissioner, said it had not received a referral for the incident.
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