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Celebrations for Mary's 100th birthday

Published: 02/05/2019

The Vice-Chairman of Flintshire County Council, Councillor Marion Bateman and her Consort, Cllr. Haydn Bateman recently helped a Flintshire resident celebrate a special birthday.

A party was held recently at Wepre Villa Residential Care Home in Connah's Quay to celebrate the 100th birthday of Mary Brierly.  Born in Shotton on 26 April, 1919 Mary had 3 brothers and 2 sisters. She was married to her husband George Henry for 60 years and had 3 children, Patricia, Joan and David, and 8 grandchildren. Mary worked at the former Courtaulds works in Flint and then as Head Cook at Custom House Lane CP School in Connah's Quay until her retirement in 1982. Mary enjoys baking and knitting.

Mary is pictured in the attached photograph with Cllr Marion Bateman, Vice-Chair of Flintshire County Council and her Consort Cllr. Haydn Bateman.