Eleventh heaven on 11/11/11 for Sidford birthday gran Joy
Published:
11:10 AM November 11, 2011
Updated:
6:37 PM November 7, 2020
GRANDMOTHER Joy Webb is today celebrating a unique feat – turning 99 on 11/11/11.
Sidford resident, Joy, lived through both World Wars and has always avoided celebrating her birthday with a party as it falls on Remembrance Day.
She said of today’s special occasion: “To have all the elevens is extraordinary.”
Joy, who turned six on Armistice Day in 1918, remembers it well.
“There were fireworks and I was scared by all the noise – but my mum said ‘it’s a Joy day’. I thought it was all for me.”
“I’ve never held any parties on November 11, as it’s a sad day.”
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