The death of an elderly Canberra woman who had a smile ''full of happiness and love'' has become the subject of a police investigation, after fresh information cast suspicion on what family and friends had thought was a peaceful passing.
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Madeline Joyce Grannall, 91, was found dead by police at her home in Ainslie on July 14.
Officers had entered Mrs Grannall's Ainslie home after concerns were raised about her welfare.
They discovered she had died, and a post-mortem three days later found no suspicious circumstances.
Mrs Grannall was farewelled by loved ones at a funeral service and buried on July 22.
But more than three weeks later, police have revealed they are conducting further investigations into the circumstances of the death.
They say they have received new information that has ''led to further investigation''.
''These investigations are ongoing and no further information can be provided at this time,'' police said in a statement late on Wednesday afternoon.
Mrs Grannall's death was mourned by friends and family last month, who praised her in online tributes as an inspiration, and as a loving, caring woman.
She was a much-loved and long serving member of St John Ambulance ACT, and was an Officer of the Order of St John.
In an online tribute, a representative of St John Ambulance said she would be greatly missed, and that the St John world would not be the same ''without your warmth and your words of encouragement to us all''.
One friend remembered her happiness and active lifestyle in her later years as an inspiration, posting that: ''Every time we met your smile was always full of happiness and love. I thank you for all the positivity you brought to my life and the lives of those around you.''
