Woman celebrates 100th birthday and becomes a Lady
A NSW woman has marked a major milestone - her 100th birthday - and received a Ladyship, all in one day.
Lillian Peach celebrated her birthday at Arcare North Shore, an aged care facility in Sydney, with her family by her side.
The team at Arcare hosted an outdoor high tea for Lillian and gave her an unforgettable present… a slice of pristine woodland in Aberdeenshire, Scotland!
“I want to say a big thank you to Leia and the catering team for making Mum’s 100th birthday so special,” Lillian’s daughter, Sue Goldsworthy, said.
“Mum and our family had the best day and the Arcare gift was very special; Lady Lillian was very thrilled.”
Lady Lillian was gifted one square foot of land on a private estate in Ardallie through Established Titles, which came with a new title of Lady and a certificate confirming it.
Lillian Peach pictured at 4AY (left) and on her wedding day (right). Images: Supplied
Before she was Lady Lillian, the centenarian was a talented dressmaker who enjoyed designing and making bridal gowns. She also travelled around the country and the world and was heavily involved in charity work.
She was the first person to be enrolled in Ayr State High School, in Queensland, and worked at the country radio station 4AY after her studies, which she remembers as “the best job in Ayr”.
She shares six children with her husband, Thomas Peach, and has 13 grandchildren.
Leia, the Lifestyle Coordinator at Arcare, said it was important to celebrate the birthdays of residents and bring people together.
Lady Lillian Peach was given her Ladyship for her 100th birthday. Image: Supplied
“We believe it is important to celebrate birthdays as they are special milestones in our residents’ lives and we enjoy seeing people come together to celebrate that,” she said.
“I would like to wish Lady Lillian a Happy Birthday, we hope she enjoyed the birthday party and we look forward to celebrating with her again.”
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