Story and photo reproduced from the GUARDIAN:
Maraval centenarian Umbelina De Silva celebrated her milestone with a special communion mass at her Fairways home, yesterday (saturday).
The matriarch of the de Silva clan was showered with love and affection on her 100th birthday. The mass was conducted by retired priest Tom Willemsen. Joining in the celebration were her eight grandchildren, 17 great grand children and three great great grandchildren.
Her son Randolph De Silva (Jr) painted a portrait of his mother, who was always a housewife. She was born to Joaquim and Isabella De Nobriga, in Georgetown, Guyana.
He said ‘Umbi’s’ longevity was due to her hard work, love, dedication to her family and friends. But most of all it was her complete trust in Almighty God. She never smoked but drank alcohol in moderation.
He said ‘Umbi’s’ longevity was due to her hard work, love, dedication to her family and friends. But most of all it was her complete trust in Almighty God. She never smoked but drank alcohol in moderation.
De Silva played the piano beautifully. In her youth, she displayed her First Class certificates for music. She was married to the late Randolph and had four children Harry and Gerald (deceased) and her only daughter Doreen, now lives in Canada.
Ronnie’s job in the film industry took them to Barbados in 1958. He died there in 1994 at the age of 87. They were married for 66 years.
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