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102-year-old Ida Elizabeth Cassan marked her birthday this year quietly with just a few friends and her family
102-year-old Ida Elizabeth Cassan marked her birthday this year quietly with just a few friends and her family

102-year-old Ida Elizabeth Cassan marked her birthday this year quietly with just a few friends and her family

Date9/2/1973
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Original Toronto Star caption: 102-year-old Ida Elizabeth Cassan marked her birthday this year quietly with just a few friends and her family. She is shown flanked by two of her daughters; Mary Cassan; left; and Virgie Oliver. Two years ago she had a huge party for her 100th birthday but this year decided to keep it simple. Mrs. Cassan; a retired teacher; has 8 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren.
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Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0024521F
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