Long-time Woy Woy resident celebrates 100 years
Woy Woy resident Ms Winifred "Win" Burford (nee Walters) celebrated her 100th birthday on August 15 in the home where she has lived for more than 70 years.
Tennis has played a big part in her life, according to friend Ms Fay Boyd.
"Win's hobbies were swimming and tennis.
"She played every Thursday, firstly at Ettalong then at the Woy Woy courts for over 60 years, only giving tennis away on her 80th birthday.
"Although the 'girls' no longer play, they still meet for lunch once a month," said Ms Boyd.
She said Ms Burford's interests were now reading and gardening.
"Win was married in Mascot on March 3, 1945, to Richard," said Ms Boyd.
"They moved to Woy Woy at Christmas in 1948 and she still lives there.
"Richard was a builder, involved in Apex and Rotary clubs, and enjoyed scuba diving."
He died in 2014 after 69 years of marriage, said Ms Boyd.
"Her daughter Susanne, son-in-law Ross Stanley and family celebrated with her on the day at the Boathouse restaurant, which opened especially for the occasion.
"Her tennis friends had lunch at Fisherman's Wharf.
"Friends and neighbours also celebrated at her home, where the enclosed photo was taken with cake and flowers."
Ms Boyd said letters of congratulations were received from the Queen, the Governor-General, the Premier, Member for Gosford Ms Liesl Tesch and many others.
SOURCE:
Media release, 22 Aug 2022
Fay Boyd