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ASHINGTON WOMAN CELEBRATES BECOMING A CENTENARIAN
A Northumberland great-grandmother celebrated her 100th birthday at a Morpeth Care Home surrounded by friends, family and the local community.
Edith Main celebrated the special occasion with a birthday party during Riverside House Care Home’s summer fair and was presented with a cake and flowers by the town’s Mayor, Councillor Jade Crawford.
Edith was born and raised in Ashington along with her three sisters and has remained deeply rooted in the town for almost all her life. During her childhood, her father’s passion for music lead Edith briefly to Berwick, where he played piano for the Berwick Playhouse during the era of silent black and white films.
After returning to Ashington, Edith met her future husband, Edward, at the Ashington Institute in 1944. This sparked the beginning of their relationship eventually culminating in the arrival of one daughter, Pat, two granddaughters, four great grandchildren and her first great-great grandchild due shortly.
Edith worked both in a greengrocer and the Lipton’s supermarket in Ashington until her retirement upon her husband’s passing more than 20 years ago.
Edith said: “I've been blessed with a long and fulfilling life, and throughout my journey, I've had the joy of sharing it with a loving husband and raising two remarkable daughters.
“The secret to a long and happy life? I always say that it lies in doing what brings you joy whenever and wherever you can and for me, that source of happiness has always been dancing.”
Councillor Jade Crawford, Mayor of Morpeth said: “Edith's long life is a testament to the spirit of our community and her continuing remarkable journey, filled with love and a passion for dancing, is an inspiration to us all.
“As Mayor, I’m honoured to join in celebrating Edith's 100th birthday at Riverside House and long may it continue!”
Richard Dobinson, Riverside House’s Activities Coordinator said “Edith is an extraordinary woman and Riverside House is honoured to have her with us, she is an amazing lady with the energy of someone half her age.”
Riverside House is managed by Healthcare Management Solutions and is rated as good by the industry regulator, the Care Quality Commission, which assesses elements including safety, effectiveness, standards of care, responsiveness, and how well-led it is.
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