Margaret Cape

On 13th October 2025, peacefully at her home, surrounded by her loving family, Margaret, aged 91years of great Harwood. The dearly loved wife of the late Kenneth, devoted and fabulous mum of Janet and Maureen, loving mother in law of Peter and Graham, a cherished grandma and great grandma, loved sister of Harry and late sister in law of the late Sheila and also a much loved auntie.

Margaret was born in Halifax, and it was there, in a carpet mill, that she met the love of her life, Kenneth. After their marriage, work brought them to Great Harwood. It was here that Margaret put her roots down and created a home filled with warmth, laughter, and love, raising their two daughters, Janet and Maureen, with devotion and care. From the very beginning, Margaret’s heart was open to everyone, especially children. Her deep compassion led her to foster many children over the years, offering them the comfort and stability of a loving family. This selfless dedication naturally led her to become a Social Worker Assistant in Darwen, where she devoted herself tirelessly to helping underprivileged children, touching countless lives with her love, patience, and her golden heart.
Margaret had a gift for making people feel special. She had the most beautiful smile that lit up her face. She saw the good in everyone, always choosing to lift others with kind words. A simple trip to Tesco was like an ‘Audience with Margaret Cape’ because everyone loved to chat with her.
Her home was her pride, and her joy, and Margaret loved keeping everything spotless, especially her beds which had to always bepristine, She was constantly pottering and tidying. Margaret found joy in the simple pleasures: reading, doing her crosswords, and she loved to watch Heartbeat on TV and laugh along to Only Fools and Horses and Last of the Summer Wine.
She had a heart that seemed endless in its capacity to give. Margaret enriched the lives of everyone she met with her kindness, her compassion, and the quiet ways she made the world a better place.

No flowers by special request. Donations if desired, in memory of Margaret to DeafBlind UK.