A big birthday for Blanche

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Gull Island native Blanche Stockwood will be turning 100 on March 16. Even at her advanced age, she still loves to play the organ.

Published on March 8, 2013; Published on March 8, 2013
Nicholas Mercer

Blanche Stockwood to turn 100 on March 16

Topics :: The Compass , Gull Island , Carbonear

Gull Island native Blanche Stockwood is rocking in a chair in her room at Luxury Estates in Carbonear.

The mid-afternoon sun is cascading over her face as she looks out her window and over the harbour. There are dozens of birthday cards stacked on the table in front of her, along with an open Bible.

"I've got a box of them," she jokes, in reference to the greeting cards.

It's a very special time for Blanche. She's about to enter an exclusive club when she turns 100 on March 16, and becomes this province's latest centenarian.

“It makes me feel wonderful,” she says of the numerous birthday cards she has received.

Looking through the window, Blanche reflects on a life that has surpassed the average life expectancy of women in 2013 by 20 years.

For the full story, see the March 12 print edition of The Compass

nmercer@cbncompass.ca

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Carol Wheeler

- March 13, 2013 at 23:49:18

Wishing Aunt Blanche a wonderful 100th Happy Birthday! You are very special to us and we love you very much. God bless you! Love, Carol and Ron

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Carol Wheeler

- March 12, 2013 at 20:58:56

Dear Aunt Blanche, You are a wonderful sweet spirit and both Ron and I wish we could be with you to help celebrate your 100th birthday. May God bless you and your family. Happy Birthday! We love you very much. Carol and Ron

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Carol and Ron Wheeler

- March 12, 2013 at 18:13:56

Dear Aunt Blanche you are a wonderful sweet spirit who is loved by all who know you, especially us. Wish we could be there to help you celebrate your 100th birthday. May God bless you and your family. Love, Carol and Ron.

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June and George Zolezzi

- March 12, 2013 at 01:46:09

Happy Birthday, Aunt Blanche. 100 years of a wonderful lady. So great to get to know the family a few years back. We will never forget the visit. We love you and Newfoundland. God Bless you always. Lots of Love, June and George

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Barbara Somers

- March 10, 2013 at 19:53:39

I am sending a very "special" lady and dear friend a 100 birthday wishes from Arizona. She is one in a million. A kind, loving, Christian woman and has been blessed with a loving family and dear friends. Bless you dear friend and will see you soon. Have a wonderful celebration at Luxury Estates. Barbara

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