A milestone birthday for Amherstburg resident Margaret Hunt was celebrated Sunday afternoon.
Friends, family and well-wishers came to Richmond Terrace Long-Term Care Home to celebrate Hunt's 105th birthday. Hunt's actual birthday is today (July 31) but her family and friends were able to get together Sunday to greet and pay tribute to their beloved family member at a small party.
One of the family members who celebrated with Margaret was her younger brother Julien Parent, who recently turned 93-years-old.
“My mother always said 'one day at a time',” said her son David.
Longevity is in the Hunt family. David recalled his grandfather being the first tinsmith at Ford of Canada. Margaret grew up on Pillette Road in Windsor where her family owned much land between Tecumseh Road and Riverside Drive. Strip farming was done in that area back when Margaret was younger.
Margaret has three children, seven grandchildren, 20 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. Some of them were on hand Sunday afternoon.
“It’s a large family,” he said.
While Margaret is originally from Windsor, her husband was from Amherstburg. Margaret moved to Amherstburg in 1941 and they lived on Balaclava St. for many years.
Mayor Michael Prue was on hand to recognize Margaret, and he was joined by Councillor Diane Pouget. Pouget has known the family for many years.
“This has been an auspicious occasion,” said Prue.
The mayor recalled that over his 35-year political career, he has presented many birthday certificates to 90-year-olds, 100-year-olds and a 102-year-old but Margaret sets the mark.
“I have never had the opportunity to present a plaque to a 105-year-old,” he said.
Prue wished Margaret well on behalf of the town for her milestone birthday.
Amherstburg resident celebrates her 105th birthday
By Ron Giofu
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