Edna Strickland (1911-2024)
The Gerontology Research Group is saddened to report the passing of Edna Strickland. A close family member made contact today to say that she had passed this afternoon (16th of January). We want to take this opportunity to extend our sincere sympathies to the family and all who knew her. The excellent care of her family, care staff and medical staff, keeping her in her own home where she wanted to be, was very commendable. We hope that comfort can be found in knowing the incredible job they did caring for their loved one, and also that she lived such a very long life. We would also like to thank…
Tane Matsubara (1909-2024)
https://www.hokkaido-np.co.jp/article/963816/ The Gerontology Research Group is sad to announce the passing of Tane Matsubara of Japan. She passed away today from old age. She attained a final age of 114 years, 93 days, having been born on October 15th 1909. Her death, and the accompanying source, was sent to us by Ayuta Tonomura. The GRG extends it’s sincere condolences to the family, friends and all who knew Mrs Matsubara. She was an inspiration to many – even as a supercentenarian she was keen to learn and read. She had an incredibly long life, which one hopes the family can draw comfort from.
Hilda Clulow (1908-2019) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Hilda May Clulow, nee Heath. Hilda was born March 15th 1908 in Selly Park, Birmingham, England and had five siblings. In 1937, Hilda married Arthur Clulow and went on to have children together. She worked as a dressmaker in a factory and retired at age 60, before later moving into a care home in Redditch, Worcestershire. In October 2019, Hilda became the oldest known person living in the UK and retained this title until her death. She passed away December 24th 2019 in Redditch. Hilda’s age was verified by Waclaw Jan Kroczek and myself, later accepted as retroactively valid on December 24th 2020.
Florence Sutton (1909-2020) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Florence May Sutton, nee Hudson. Florence was born March 20th 1909 in West Tytherley, Hampshire, England to Thomas and Winifred Hudson and had at least three siblings. In October of 1931, Florence married Edward T Sutton and went on to have four children. Sadly, Florence outlived her husband and two of her children. She passed away on January 29th 2020, aged 110 years, 315 days, in Aylsham, Norfolk. Florence’s age was verified by Waclaw Jan Kroczek and myself, later accepted as valid by the GRG with a retroactive date of December 21st 2020.
Maud Nicholl (1909-2019) validation
The GRG announces the age validation of Annie Matilda Nicholl, known as Maud to those who knew her. Maud was born in Ballymena, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK, on July 3rd 1909 to John and Jane Nicholl. She had one known sibling – a brother named Joseph. Maud never married, never drove a car and lived her whole life in County Antrim. After the death of her mother, Maud looked after her brother and father. In later life, she lived independently, but by 2019 was living in a care home in Randalstown. Maud died there on September 19th 2019, aged 110 years, 78 days. Maud’s age was verified by Waclaw…