Celebrations have been in full swing at Corrina Lodge Nursing Home, as one of its residents reaches his centenary in style
Ken was joined by family, friends, staff and fellow residents as he received a telegram from the King in recognition of his landmark birthday. A champagne reception was held at the home and guests enjoyed a selection of delicious cupcakes made by the home’s chef Kathleen.
Ken was Born in Leeds in January 1925. Before starting his new chapter of his life at Corrina Lodge Care Home, Ken and his wife Sylvia, lived locally and were residents locally in Heatherside since 1970.
After a Napier apprenticeship in Acton, having previously worked as a 15yr old on Spitfires part at Hendon, and managing an Anti-Aircraft Battery in Gunnersbury Park, he attended Loughborough College to complete his education. He spent a year at the Anglo-Iranian Oil Company in Abadan (Iran), then worked as a Mechanical Engineer for EMI. He then joined the Medical Research Council Unit at Hammersmith Hospital.
After retiring he was a volunteer at the Army Logistics Museum in Deepcut and the Parachute Regiment in Aldershot.
Ken, took all the celebrations in his stride and has thoroughly enjoyed sharing stories from his life with everyone. Among those relatives attending was Ken’s three children Susan, Andy, Kate, his five grandchildren and three great grandchildren.
Speaking about her centenarian Dad, daughter Susan said “during this time talking to Dad I have found out so many new stories I have never heard before and even about people I didn’t know about and it is wonderful to listen to Dad speak about his life. We are all so incredibly proud of Dad and all he has achieved in his hundred years, and it’s wonderful to be with him on this very special day to say just how proud he makes us feel.”
Dumitru Varzaru General Manager or Barchester Corrina Lodge added: “We’re delighted to be celebrating a truly remarkable Ken as he reaches this amazing milestone.
Corrina Lodge Care Home is run by Barchester Healthcare, one of the UK’s largest care providers, which is committed to delivering personalised care across its care homes and hospitals. Corrina provides residential care, nursing care and dementia care for 58 residents from respite care to long term stays.
