A Bridlington centenarain had a double
reason to celebrate her 100th birthday.
Meadowfield Lodge Care Home was filled with celebrations as resident
Evelyn Dix celebrated hermomentous 100th birthday along with family, friends and staff.
Evelyn marked her special occasion with two celebratory parties – one at the home where she is a resident and one at her house in the town.
Moving to England from Canada at the tender age of 8, Evelyn lived in Kent
before a move to Grantham in Lincolnshire after marrying her late husband, Arthur, in 1945, following
her service as a Wren during World War Two at Chatham Dockyards in
Kent.
Evelyn has cherished raising her three children— Penelope, 75, David, 74, and
Elizabeth, 67—while also working as a secretary.
She also has five grandsons and one great-granddaughter. She has lived in
Bridlington for the pastten years moving to the town after her husbands
passing.
She then moved to Meadowfield Lodge in February this year.
When asked about the secrets to her hundred years she said, “I enjoy myself
and I like to have a positive outlook on life.”
One of the highlights of her birthday celebration included a personal card from King Charles, which Evelyn described as “lovely” which was delivered on the morning of her birthday – 30th November.
