Tributes have been paid to an 87-year-old grandad who died in a car accident near Peebles last week.
Phillip Rotherham was involved in a single-car crash on Whitehaugh Park on Thursday, 6 November.
Police were called to the scene around 6.25 PM that evening.
Rotherham was taken to hospital along with his wife, where he later passed away.
Now, his family have released a statement memorialising the ‘quiet and thoughtful man’.
They said: “The sudden loss of our beloved dad, grandad, brother, uncle and husband is devastating. He lived a long life, but at an active 87, we feel he has left us too soon.
“As well as being an involved member of his community, Phillip was a quiet and thoughtful man who loved nature. Taking care of his garden and observing wildlife brought him great pleasure.
“He was also an avid reader, seeking solace and comfort in fiction. His kindness and care will be deeply missed and his absence leaves an immense void in all our lives.
They added: “As a family we’d like to thank the committed emergency services professionals who rushed to the scene and were able to save his beloved wife.
“We’d also like to extend our thanks to the local community for your compassion at this difficult time.”
Enquiries into the crash are ongoing.
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Sergeant Philip Winning said: “Our thoughts remain with the family as we continue our enquiries into the collision.
“I’d like to ask anyone with information, who hasn’t already spoken to the police, to please come forward.
“You can call Police Scotland on 101 quoting reference 3057 of 6 November.”
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