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Myrtle Furbert Celebrates 100th Birthday
Myrtle Furbert recently celebrated a very notable birthday, with Premier David Burt visiting her as she marked her 100th birthday. In an online post, Premier David Burt said, “One of the privileges of this job is recognising Bermuda’s Centenarians. On behalf of the Government of Bermuda, I presented Mrs Myrtle Furbert a bouquet of flowers... Read more of this article
Lefroy Brownlow Place Celebrates 107th Birthday
The City of Hamilton today recognized the 107th birthday of former Corporation of Hamilton employee Mr. Lefroy Brownlow St. Claire Place. A spokesperson said, “Born during the middle of World War I on July 24, 1916, Mr. Place worked for the Corporation for over 30 years – retiring when he was 80 years old! “During that time, Mr. Place was the... Read more of this article
Centenarians Celebrated On Mother’s Day
Centenarians were celebrated at the Strength for the Journey Mother’s Day Celebration event. The event honoured three women – Dr. Dorothy Mathews Paynter, Emily Eva Outerbridge, and Myrtle Burrows – all of whom are more than 100 years old, with an Against All Odds Award given to Carol Ann Wade. A spokesperson said, “The event was held... Read more of this article
Centenarians To Be Celebrated At Mothers’ Day
Centenarians will be celebrated at the Strength for the Journey Mothers’ Day Celebration event. The event will honour three women – Dr. Dorothy Mathews Paynter, Emily Eva Outerbridge, and Myrtle Burrows – all of whom are more than 100 years old. A spokesperson said, “We are excited and look forward to celebrating mothers who... Read more of this article
Myrtle Edness Celebrates Her 108th Birthday
Myrtle Edness recently celebrated a truly momentous occasion – her 108th birthday. A party was thrown for Ms. Edness by her daughter, Maureen Eddy. In attendance at the celebration were Ms. Edness’ niece Dame Jennifer Smith, her nephew Andy Smith, her granddaughter Alex Lymbery-Edness, her great-granddaughter Alaya Sealey, Catherine Lymbery,... Read more of this article
Governor Hosts Tea For Dr Matthews-Paynter
Governor Rena Lalgie hosted a tea in honour of Dr Dorothy Matthews-Paynter, who recently celebrated her 100th birthday. A spokesperson said, “Over the weekend, Her Excellency hosted a tea in honour of Dr Dorothy L Matthews-Paynter. Dr Matthews-Paynter arrived to Government House with a very special group of ladies to celebrate her 100th birthday.... Read more of this article
Photos: Dr. Matthews-Paynter 100th Birthday
Dr. Dorothy Matthews-Paynter is celebrating her 100th birthday, and a special event was held at the Victor Scott School — where she was born back in 1922 when the property was a house — to mark the momentous occasion. The longest serving beautician in the island, Dr. Matthews-Paynter still works at her salon, Dottie’s Unisex on King Street,... Read more of this article
Elizabeth Kawaley Celebrates 100th Birthday
[Written by Glenn Fubler] Born on April 23, 1922, Elizabeth Musson Kawaley observed her 100th birthday this past Saturday, with her immediate family. This, after being released from KEMH on the Friday – following major surgery for a hip fracture. Of course, her family was betwixt and between themselves last week, given their mother’s health challenge... Read more of this article
Cleave Delmeige Davis Celebrates 100th Birthday
Cleave Delmeige Davis recently celebrated a very notable birthday, with Premier David Burt visiting her as she marked her 100th birthday. A Government spokesperson said, “Premier, Hon. David Burt recently visited with Ms. Cleave Delmeige Davis to celebrate her 100th birthday. Premier Burt joined with family and friends at her home to honour the Pembroke... Read more of this article
Photos: Kenneth Smith’s 100th Birthday
New centenarian Kenneth Smith received a visit from Premier David Burt at his home in Hamilton Parish as he celebrated his 100th birthday. A spokesperson said, “Premier David Burt visited with Mr Kenneth Smith during his 100th birthday celebrations at his home in Hamilton Parish. Mr Smith was one of the Dockyard Apprentices in the 1930s and worked... Read more of this article
Elder Wilfred Steede Celebrates 100th Birthday
Elder Wilfred Steede recently celebrated his 100th birthday, with Premier David Burt, Minister Wayne Furbert, and MP Derrick Burgess visiting him at his residence in Hamilton Parish. “I attribute my long life to putting God first,” said Elder Wilfred Steede, who has never been known for accepting life passively. His favorite scripture is Philippians... Read more of this article
Elder Wilfred Steede Celebrates 100th Birthday
Elder Wilfred Steede recently celebrated a notable birthday, being joined by his friends and family as he celebrated his 100th birthday. Premier David Burt posted the photos below on social media, saying: “Minister Wayne Furbert, MP Derrick Burgess and I joined the family & friends of Elder Wilfred Steede to celebrate his 100th birthday. I... Read more of this article
Phyllis Sommersall Celebrates 100th Birthday
Ms. Phyllis Sommersall recently celebrated a very notable birthday, with the Premier and MP Jache Adams visiting her as she marked her 100th birthday. Premier David Burt tweeted the photo below, saying: “One of my favorite things to do as Premier of Bermuda is to celebrate our centenarians. Today, MP Jache Adams & I had the pleasure to visit... Read more of this article
Inez Wilson Celebrates 100th Birthday
Ms. Inez Wilson recently celebrated a notable birthday, being joined with by her friends and family as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Premier David Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “Yesterday, MP Jason Wade & I had the pleasure to join the family of Ms. Inez Wilson to celebrate her 100th Birthday. It was a delight to share the afternoon... Read more of this article
Edith Douglas Celebrates 100th Birthday
Ms. Edith Douglas recently celebrated a notable birthday, being joined by her friends and family and the Premier as she celebrated her 100th birthday. Premier David Burt tweeted the photos below, saying: “One of my favourite things to do as the Premier of Bermuda is to celebrate our centenarians! Nia, Ed & I joined Ms. Edith Douglas, her family... Read more of this article
102-Year-Old Myrtle Burrows Gets Vaccine
Myrtle Burrows – who is 102 years old — was one of the 283 people who got the Covid-19 vaccine at the National Sports Centre this past weekend. The Bermuda Government tweeted the photo collage below, saying: “Loved talking with Mrs. Myrtle Burrows who is 102 and came to get the Covid-19 vaccine today at National Sports Centre.” You... Read more of this article
