Marthe Roch
Supercentenarian data for France
- Full name: Marthe Roch
- Lifespan: (19.08.1907 – 21.09.2020)
- Age: 113 years, 33 days
- Birthplace: Boisvin, Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, France
- Last residence: Bazin, Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, France
- Application date: 23.08.2020
- Validation date: 27.08.2021
- Validation source: Guillaume Legris
Biography
Marthe Roch was born in Boisvin, Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, France, on 19 August 1907. She and her husband worked in the fields and on market stalls. They had 12 children (six girls and six boys). In August 2019, she was reported to have around 210 descendants.
On 5 October 2019, at the age of 112 years, 47 days, Roch surpassed the age of Mathilde Albina (1895–2007), becoming the oldest person who ever lived in Guadeloupe.
On her 113th birthday in August 2020, Roch was awarded an honorary diploma by the local council.
Marthe Roch died in Bazin, Les Abymes, Guadeloupe, France, on 21 September 2020, at the age of 113 years, 33 days.
Validation
Her age was verified by Guillaume Legris, and validated by the Gerontology Research Group (GRG) on 27 August 2021.