Silk weaver celebrates 90th birthday
A CELEBRATION lunch to mark her 90th birthday was enjoyed by Mrs Vera Duckworth at her favourite pub the Buck Inn, Grindleton.
Mrs Duckworth was born and bred in Clitheroe and worked at Westhead's Mill, as a silk weaver, alongside her late husband, John. She lived most of her married life in West View, Clitheroe, before moving to High Brake Residential Home, Chatburn Road, earlier this year.
She loved to play whist and attended many venues to play until two years ago. She also enjoyed flower arranging.
Friends and neighbours joined Mrs Duckworth for lunch, which was arranged by her friend of 23 years Mrs Marlene Richards, who takes Mrs Duckworth to the Buck Inn for a meal most weeks.
Licensee's wife Mrs Helen Thomas presented her with a birthday cake and later Mrs Duckworth shared another celebration cake with fellow residents at High Brake.
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Last Updated:
23 July 2008 9:23 AM
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