A RESIDENT at HC-One's Beechcroft care home in Runcorn celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday, February 11.
Ruth Highcock, who lives at the care home in Lapwing Grove, was born in St Helens and worked in a munitions factory before she married her husband Kenneth in 1943.
Ruth has three children, one boy and two girls, three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren.
To celebrate her special day, the team at Beechcroft organised an afternoon tea with a special visit from the Mayor and Mayoress of Halton.
Ruth was delighted when she opened her birthday card from The Queen and received birthday wishes from everyone at the home.
Her family also organised a second party for Ruth’s big day.
Jenny Jobber, home manager at Beechcroft said: "On behalf of everyone at Beechcroft I would like to wish Ruth a very happy birthday, she is such a lovely woman and it was a pleasure to celebrate such an amazing milestone in her life.
"I would also like to thank the Mayor and Mayoress of Halton for taking the time to attend Ruth’s birthday celebrations- it was wonderful to welcome you to Beechcroft."
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