Knutsford Resident celebrates 100th Birthday
Sheila Sawyer, a resident at Sharston House Care Home in Knutsford has recently celebrated her 100th Birthday, surrounded by family and friends.
Sheila was born on 9th January in Gorton in Manchester. She grew up and spent most of her life in the Manchester area, attending Spurley Hey School and Ryder Brow School.
When she left school she went into office work and worked for a number of local companies, doing secretarial work, book keeping and generally keeping the offices going. She worked for 32 years for a pharmaceutical manufacturer in Manchester, which she loved.
She met her late husband Lionel and they married in 1948 when she was only 23 years old. She remembers that her mum made her beautiful wedding dress which made her feel extra special on the day. They enjoyed a happy life together and had a daughter Lynne. Sheila now has two wonderful grandchildren.
Sheila and her husband eventually moved to Cheadle before moving the Sharston House Care Home in Knutsford, where she now enjoys regular visits from all her family.
Sheila celebrated her special day with a birthday party and special cake to mark the occasion, surrounded by her loving family and friends, . She was delighted to received a birthday card from King Charles and Queen Camilla.
Asked what has helped Sheila lead such a long and healthy life her daughter Lynne Abel said “We think that lots of love and care from us all, as well as knowing how precious she is to us has helped to keep her going.”
Bindhu Varghese, Manager at Sharston House Care Home said “Sheila is a much-loved resident at Sharston House and it was fantastic to celebrate this milestone birthday with her and her family and friends.” She continued “At Sharston House, we are to helping residents live active and fulfilling lives, so we always love to celebrate incredible milestones and Sheila’s birthday was no exception.”
Pauline Parker-Moore, Operations Director, North West Region said “Congratulations to Sheila on becoming a centennial.” She continued “It is an honour and a privilege to help celebrate such a momentous occasion and hope continued “We hope you have many more happy years together.”
Sharston House Care Home provides residential and nursing care, whether on a short or long-term basis. Designed to enable residents to live fulfilling lives the home has a programme of meaningful activities for residents to enjoy daily. The home benefits for a lovely café area for families to sit and enjoy time together or enjoy the wonderful outdoor space in our patio area. The home also has its own hair dressing salon where residents love to be pampered. If you’d like to find out more why not give the home a call on 01565 633022
