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Police are investigating after the bodies of a "well respected and sociable" couple were found at their house in north Wales.Police are investigating after the bodies of a "well respected and sociable" couple were found at their house in north Wales.
Officers discovered the pair, named locally as Paul and Jean Laithwaite, at a property in Sealand, Deeside. Officers discovered the pair, named as Paul and Jean Laithwaite, at a property in Sealand, Deeside.
The discovery was made around 1745 GMT on Sunday after police received a call.The discovery was made around 1745 GMT on Sunday after police received a call.
North Wales Police said the deaths were being treated as "unexplained" and forensic examinations of the house were ongoing.North Wales Police said the deaths were being treated as "unexplained" and forensic examinations of the house were ongoing.
A Home Office pathologist has attended the scene.A Home Office pathologist has attended the scene.
People in the community said the Laithwaites had three sons and had lived in the affluent area for "many years".People in the community said the Laithwaites had three sons and had lived in the affluent area for "many years".
A statement issued by police on the family's behalf said: "This is an extremely difficult time and we would like to extend our thanks to all for the sympathy and support we have received."
Louise Brown, 46, who lives nearby and owns a shop selling fireplaces, spoke of her shock.Louise Brown, 46, who lives nearby and owns a shop selling fireplaces, spoke of her shock.
Police are examining the property after the discovery on Sunday
"They were very sociable and Mrs Laithwaite had done charity work and they were both very well respected," she said."They were very sociable and Mrs Laithwaite had done charity work and they were both very well respected," she said.
"It's very quiet down here and there was nothing out of the ordinary about them."It's very quiet down here and there was nothing out of the ordinary about them.
"There's a tremendous sense of shock and not many people know exactly what's happened."There's a tremendous sense of shock and not many people know exactly what's happened.
She added: "They were very nice people and bought a fire from us just before Christmas.She added: "They were very nice people and bought a fire from us just before Christmas.
"Mrs Laithwaite lost her elderly father, who lived with them, last year."Mrs Laithwaite lost her elderly father, who lived with them, last year.
"They have three lovely sons and were very highly regarded. It is very sad.""They have three lovely sons and were very highly regarded. It is very sad."
The property in Deeside Lane, has been cordoned off by police.The property in Deeside Lane, has been cordoned off by police.
A North Wales Police spokesman said: "Forensic examinations have and are being carried out and a Home Office pathologist has attended the scene.A North Wales Police spokesman said: "Forensic examinations have and are being carried out and a Home Office pathologist has attended the scene.
"Police are currently treating the deaths as unexplained. No further details are currently available." "Police are currently treating the deaths as unexplained.
"It is anticipated the investigation will continue throughout the evening."