Long-time resident celebrates 103rd birthday at home
A long-time Peninsula resident celebrated her 103rd birthday at her own home at Umina last week.
Ms Joice Tee, who has lived in Umina for almost 60 years, celebrated her birthday with a family and friends over five days from Saturday to her birthday on Wednesday, December 7.
Born Vera Joice Tee Nash in Canowindra NSW in 1919, Ms Tee was the youngest daughter but the middle child of nine children.
Daughter-in-law Ms Susan Tee said: "Joice and her husband Reg moved to Umina Beach in 1964 to provide two of their four children with a career.
"Their son Colin passed away in 1980 and she lost her husband Reg in 1993.
"She has three children - daughter Zoane and sons Frank and Don - and six grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren.
"Joice was a stalwart of the Ettalong Uniting Church and still attended regularly on a Sunday morning, until Covid prevented the church services.
"She thanks all those around her who have helped to get her to this amazing milestone:her local GP Dr Michael Crookes, her good friend Robin, the girls who come daily to look after her; her family and her faith in God.
"Joice still lives in her own home, cared for by family, and loves a chat.
"She enjoys colouring in and does word puzzles, and looks forward to having friends and family come to visit."
SOURCE:
Media release, 9 Dec 2022
Susan Tee, Umina Beach