Mary Parziale and Margaret Grenier are our newest
centenarians at Christ The King Manor.
Mary celebrated her birthday on August 9 and Margaret on August 11. Both were born in 1915. Both of their families had special celebrations for them and
had people travel from near and far to celebrate.
Mary Parziale said that she is happy to be 100. “My Grandmother lived to be 102 and I hope
to live to that milestone. My son said
I wouldn’t make a good stew…I am too tough!”
“When I was 99 my doctor asked what I did to live that long”
said Margaret Grenier. She told him,
“Well…I lived!” Margaret has many beautiful memories and two of her favorite sites are the Botanical Gardens in Hamilton, Ontario and the ice on Niagra Falls.
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We have five other residents who belong to this elite club.
When Charlotte Varner was told that she was one of 7 residents that have reached 100 she said, “Well, I am happy to be in such good company!” Charlotte is 105 years old, born on June 30, 1910.
Angeline Smith is lovely at 102 and has lived at Christ The King for almost 9 years. Angie has a knowing smile when asked how she feels about her age. She was born on January 6, 1913.
Kathryn Golla, who was born on August 7, 1914, said she feels “kinda special” being 101 and her advice to living a long, healthy life is to “stay happy, get enough sleep, and eat right.” We all should take that advice!
John Petrosky reminisced, “It’s
been a wonderful life. It’s what the
good Lord gave me.” John's birth date is March 10, 1915.
Margaret Zinn’s secret is not to tell anyone how old you are. “You don’t mention to anyone that you are
100. Tell them you are 60 and act it!” Margaret is a beautiful 100 years old and was born on April 17, 1915.
