Sunbury centenarian Bertha ‘Betty’ Williams celebrated her 105th birthday, enjoying cake and tea to celebrate the significant milestone.
Ms Williams was born in Bristol, England in 1919, and turned 105 on September 11.
Her first job was with Fry’s Chocolates, before she married, had children, and then moved to Australia in 1968 to work for Cadbury chocolate company.
A resident of Bolton Clarke Riddell Gardens in Sunbury, her birthday was celebrated with balloons, flowers, birthday cards, and cake and tea shared with residents and family members.
Bolton Clarke Riddell Gardens lifestyle manager Fiona Michielin said that Ms Williams is a resilient and sociable person.
“She lost her husband in 1985 … she gained the strength to create a life out of the shadows and joined the local swimming academy,“ Ms Michielin said.
“It was here that she made very valued friendships … social status and a stronger self,” she said.
“I spoke with Bertha’s son Stephen and it was clear that she was fairly strong and resilient early on and continued this later in life. She became adaptable.”
Ms Williams has three sons: Peter, Gerald and Stephen; eight grand kids and 15 great grandchildren.
Oscar Parry
