Millway House resident celebrates her 100th birthday

Margaret Oldfield, a resident at Millway House, in Amesbury Road, Weyhill, marked her centennial birthday on Saturday, March 10, along with several members of her family.

She then enjoyed a second celebration on Sunday, March 11 when staff marked this year's Mother's Day with the handing over of some very special handmade gifts. 

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Margaret was born in March 1924, the same month that the Happy Birthday to You song lyrics first appeared in print.

A century on, the great-great grandmother listened to a special rendition of the famous melody when it was sung to her by everyone at the Andover care home. 

Margaret was born in Belgium and was one of three girls. She moved to London in 1947 with her husband.

Together, they travelled to many places, including Spain, Malta, and Cyprus. Margaret has two daughters, five grandchildren, 10 great-grandchildren, and five great-great-grandchildren. 

The centurion’s birthday came just a day before Millway House handed over handmade letters to each of its resident mums, some of which were decorated by others living at the residential care home. 

Home manager at Millway House, Claire Lousteau, said: “To be able to mark Margaret’s 100th birthday and Mother’s Day in the same weekend has been wonderful.

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"We’ve all had a great time and it’s been fantastic to see so many families and friends visiting.” 

Millway House is part of AgeCare and operations manager, Sara Gallagher is delighted to hear about the special celebrations. 

Sara said: “At Millway House, we are a nurse-led care home, so our approach focuses on providing a home-from-home for our residents while we meet their healthcare needs.

"It’s always wonderful to hear how much fun they are having.” 

For more information about Millway House, visit agecare.uk.com/care-homes/millway-house.