The devastated sister of a 37-year-old woman was killed in a house fire in Middleton has described her as an 'outstanding mum' in a touching tribute.
Mum-of-four Kate Mulcahy was sadly found dead inside the home on Ramsden Farm, off Roundthorn Road, after a blaze broke out in the early hours of Sunday morning (November 10). The Manchester Evening News understands a number of children escaped, but that Ms Mulcahy could not be saved.
In the wake of her tragic death, her heartbroken sister Emma Cropper has today (Wednesday, November 13) paid a heartfelt tribute to her. Ms Cropper described Ms Mulcahy as the 'best mum, sister and auntie' and said 'her kindness, laughter and warmth touched so many lives'.
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Ms Cropper said her sister was an 'outstanding mum' and will be 'missed deeply'. Sharing the tribute in a public post on Facebook, Ms Cropper said: "Hey everyone, thank you so much for all the support received. She really was the best and I will miss her until my last breath.
"The help given to John & the kids has been amazing and I can’t thank everyone enough. As everyone knows she meant the world to me & my girls and words can’t express how deeply she’ll be missed.
"My Mum & Dad are truly devastated and in a complete state of shock. Her kindness, laughter, and warmth touched so many lives, and I know so many of you will feel this loss as well.
"She really was the best Mum, Sister & Auntie and I can’t imagine a world without her in it. I’m so lucky as we have so many memories shared but so sad we won’t make anymore.
"My darling sister Kate Elizabeth , I will love and miss the joy you brought to this world forever. Thank you for everything, I promise your children will never forget what an outstanding mum you really were."
Ms Cropper also shared a number of pictures of her sister with family. Ms Mulcahy's devastated father Peter Cropper also spoke out following the tragic incident.
Speaking from his home in New Moston, he said: "It's a tragic accident. That is all I want to say at this time. I don't want to comment further."
Investigations have been underway at the scene of the fire on Ramsden Farm since Sunday, with forensic officers pictured scouring the house for evidence yesterday morning. Tributes and flowers have also been placed on the lawn in front of the house at the centre of the probe.
The house, neighbours said, was recently put up for sale, with signs appearing outside 'four or five weeks ago'. An online listing for the house put its value at £1.2m, though the listing has now been removed.
A joint investigation into the fire remains ongoing between Greater Manchester Police and the Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue Service (GMFRS). As of Tuesday lunchtime, no arrests had been made, the force said.
