A ‘REMARKABLE’ resident of a Rugby care home has marked her 104th birthday in style.
Eileen Holdstock was joined by staff, relatives, friends and other residents at Overslade House Care Home as she celebrated her landmark birthday with a party, complete with a special birthday cake made by the home’s chef Corey Leake.
During the Second World War, Eileen worked for a company manufacturing aeroplane parts as a quality control inspector to check for imperfections.
Eileen was born in London and moved to Luton where she met her husband at a dance.
Eileen used to love cycling and enjoyed holidays in Eastbourne, Bournemouth and Clacton before coming to Overslade House.
The birthday girl said: ”I like to keep my mind active with magazine puzzles and word searches, this is what keeps you going.”
Violeta Baesu, General Manager of Barchester Overslade House, added: “We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable woman as she reaches this amazing milestone.
“Eileen is such a popular resident who always has an interesting tale to tell, and we look forward to hearing many more.”
