Georgina Dumont looks as though she could secure the title as the region’s oldest resident.
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The Haven resident celebrated her 107th birthday last week with friends and four generations of family.
Her son Jack Dumont, 83, said she has not revealed the secret to a long life in fear it would no longer be her secret.
Mrs Dumont has lived a sad but remarkable life after losing her twin four months after their birth and her husband only seven years after they were married.
She has seen two World Wars, the sinking of the Titanic, The Great Depression and the invention of motorised vehicles.
Her son recalls when his mother thought it was remarkable that they saw two motor vehicles in one week.
Mrs Dumont looked after her son and daughter, Jean, by teaching, cleaning, sewing and ironing in Collingullie where they lived.
Mr Dumont visits his mother every day and said it was a privilege to still be able to celebrate such a milestone with her.