Shelburne’s own centenarians, Mary Dring and Vicky Coulter

April 23, 2014 · 0 Comments

Dufferin Oaks Retirement Home held two birthday parties simultaneously on April 18th in honor of two very special ‘young’ ladies reaching a milestone. Dufferin Oaks residents Mary Dring and Vicky Coulter birthday’s are just a couple days apart from one another and together they celebrated turning 100 years old.

During the birthday ceremony, Chair of Shelburne Ministerial, Gord Horsely provided a ministerial blessing. Bill Hill, Township Mayor of Melancthon and Warden of Dufferin County presented plaques on behalf of Dufferin County. Shelburne Mayor and Chair of the Dufferin Oaks Committee of Management, Ed Crewson presented certificates on behalf of the Town of Shelburne.

“We are blessed to have you both in our community,” commented Mayor Ed Crewson towards the end of his address to the two Centenarians.

Dring and Coulter also received certificates from the Queen of England, the Governor General David Johnston, Prime Minister Stephen Harper, MP David Tilson and MPP Sylvia Jones.

Awe inspiring and deeply moving, residents and staff shared memories and two very large cakes. Angie Matthews, Program &Support Services Manager at Dufferin Oaks commented, “These ladies are just wonderful. It’s great to celebrate the birthdays together and it’s just amazing to witness. Just to see them chatting together is really something.”

Beautiful Queens for the day Dring and Coulter enjoyed family, friends, local dignitaries, conversations, congratulations, and for those special fortunate enough to witness the women enjoy conversation between themselves, the ability to marvel at such an accomplishment so well done.

Born in 1914, one can only imagine and admire the life that holds all the history and experiences these two Centenarians hold. Facilities the likes of Dufferin Oaks are to be acknowledged as contributing in the way of such great care adding to the excellent quality of life both the facility and the Town of Shelburne have to offer to our beloved and cherished seniors.

For more information contact Dufferin Oaks Retirement Residence located at 151 Centre St, call 519 925-2140, e-mail duffoaks@dufferincounty.ca

By Alex Sher

Photo by Alex Sher
(L to R) Centenarians, Mary Dring and Vicky Coulter, residents at the Dufferin Oaks Retirement Home celebrated their birthdays together on Friday, April 18th, 2014. Born in 1914, the two beautiful ladies enjoyed festivities surrounded by family and friends and local dignitaries.