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Independent: May Redmayne-Gerrard, 90, today and keeping busy
Independent: May Redmayne-Gerrard, 90, today and keeping busy

Independent: May Redmayne-Gerrard, 90, today and keeping busy

Date5/6/1981
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Original Toronto Star caption: Independent: May Redmayne-Gerrard; 90; today and keeping busy.
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ProvenanceFrom the Toronto Star Archives
CollectionToronto Star Photograph Archive
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Copyright HolderToronto Star (Firm)
Call Number / Accession NumberTSPA_0024565F
Birthday hug: Even though May Redmayne Gerrard doesn't turn 99 until Thursday, neighbour Frauke Roman threw an early surprise party for her
Birthday hug: Even though May Redmayne Gerrard doesn't turn 99 until Thursday, neighbour Frauke Roman threw an early surprise party for her
5/1/1989
May Redmayne-Gerrard: She not only does her own housework and grocery shopping, sews and knits her clothes, but she has time to tutor students, too
May Redmayne-Gerrard: She not only does her own housework and grocery shopping, sews and knits her clothes, but she has time to tutor students, too
5/6/1981
100 and counting: Mary Stephenson, who celebrated her 100th birthday last Saturday, says keeping busy and being jolly are the keys to her longevity
100 and counting: Mary Stephenson, who celebrated her 100th birthday last Saturday, says keeping busy and being jolly are the keys to her longevity
6/9/1988
I don't know why you want me to go into that ancient history again, Grandpa Edward George Archer, 90, protested a bit grumpily last week as he blew ou(...)
I don't know why you want me to go into that ancient history again, Grandpa Edward George Archer, 90, protested a bit grumpily last week as he blew ou(...)
10/15/1978
90 years old, Spry Gertrude Cooper is still bowling them over in her weekly 5-pin game at an Avenue Rd
90 years old, Spry Gertrude Cooper is still bowling them over in her weekly 5-pin game at an Avenue Rd
10/21/1978
Unbridled enjoyment: William Clark, 90, who makes intricate leather harnesses for ceramic horses as a hobby, poses with his pride and joy -- a six-horse team complete with wagon
Unbridled enjoyment: William Clark, 90, who makes intricate leather harnesses for ceramic horses as a hobby, poses with his pride and joy -- a six-horse team complete with wagon
3/3/1988
10,000 trees: Bob Charles, 90, has planted 10,000 trees on and near his own property
10,000 trees: Bob Charles, 90, has planted 10,000 trees on and near his own property
4/21/1982
Keeping time: I couldn't do without them, Ethel Date says of devices such as her brailie watch and large print clock, both courtesy of the CNIB
Keeping time: I couldn't do without them, Ethel Date says of devices such as her brailie watch and large print clock, both courtesy of the CNIB
1/30/1992
Sip of youth: Stavroulas Mandrapilias 101, quaffs a glass of the home brewed red wine she credits with keeping her fit
Sip of youth: Stavroulas Mandrapilias 101, quaffs a glass of the home brewed red wine she credits with keeping her fit
4/2/1983
Busy woman
Busy woman
2/27/1990
'Grandma king' is 100 today, Elmira Angos King celebrates her 100th birthday today, but 275 family members and friends gathered Saturday night at Mark(...)
'Grandma king' is 100 today, Elmira Angos King celebrates her 100th birthday today, but 275 family members and friends gathered Saturday night at Mark(...)
4/22/1978
80-year-olds say 'I do' today, Robert Webb and Doris McColeman, both 80, will be a happy couple when they are married today in St. Mathew's Presbyteri(...)
80-year-olds say 'I do' today, Robert Webb and Doris McColeman, both 80, will be a happy couple when they are married today in St. Mathew's Presbyteri(...)
6/6/1986