October 27th 2024.
Mary Spiers lived a long and fulfilling life, filled with love and adventure. Despite never getting married, she never felt like she was missing out on anything. As she approached her 100th birthday, some might have worried that her days would become dull and uneventful, but not Mary. At 106 years old, she continues to embrace each day with enthusiasm and joy.
Mary attributes her long life to her healthy habits - she doesn't drink, smoke or chase after men. Instead, she believes in getting up every day and making the most of every minute. She doesn't even realize how quickly the days have passed, as she's always been busy living life to the fullest. Her sense of humor has also been a key factor in helping her through difficult times. Although her life hasn't been without its challenges, Mary always finds a way to see the bright side of things.
While Mary did have a boyfriend once, he was an RAF man she met during the Second World War who unfortunately passed away shortly after. Despite this loss, Mary has never felt the need to settle down with a man. Instead, she has had her own adventures, working a total of 14 different jobs throughout her life. From Southampton to Manchester, Mary has seen different parts of the country and has even worked on General Montgomery's car.
When asked if she ever wished she had gotten married, Mary admits that she might have thought about it, but ultimately she is happy with her decision to live with her two sisters, Ruth and Dorothy. They too lost their boyfriends during the war, and have been each other's companions ever since. Mary also found joy in her love for Manchester City football team, who have won almost all of their major honors during her lifetime.
Growing up, life wasn't always easy for Mary and her family. They didn't have much money, but what they did have was each other. They did everything together, from going on trips to doing housework and gardening. Mary never felt the need for anyone else's company, as she had her sisters and they were all they needed.
At 106 years old, Mary still has a sharp wit and a love for comedy. She often shares jokes from her favorite comedian, Norman Wisdom, whom she had the pleasure of meeting in her lifetime. Even as her eyesight begins to fade, Mary continues to bring laughter and joy to those around her.
Mary has received many royal cards throughout her life, including a 100th birthday card from Queen Elizabeth in 2018 and another from King Charles and Queen Camilla for her 105th birthday. Her care home even received over 250 cards from strangers after an appeal was made for people to send her some birthday wishes. Mary is overwhelmed and grateful for all the love and attention she has received, and she can't believe how many people have reached out to her.
Her cousin and next of kin, Henry Hesketh, is proud of Mary and all that she has accomplished in her lifetime. He remembers her always being there for him and making him laugh with her constant jokes. He believes that her positive outlook on life is what has kept her going for so long.
As Mary reflects on her life, she has no regrets and wouldn't change a thing. She's grateful for her loving family, her close-knit community, and all the experiences she's had. She may not know where she'll end up or how long she'll continue to live, but one thing is for sure - she's enjoyed every moment of it. And as she always says, she wouldn't have missed it for the world.
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