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A sensational spread of sandwiches and sausage rolls was put out to celebrate Frances Ross’ 100th birthday at Amberlea Rest Home in Algies Bay last week.
Along with all Frances’ friends at the home, the event was attended by her daughter Anita and her nephew, who travelled all the way from England to be there.
Frances also received birthday cards from a handful of her closest friends, as well as Tracey Martin, Phil Goff, Jacinda Ardern, Mark Mitchell and, of course, the Queen of England.
Her longevity is most likely down to genetics. Her mother lived to 97 and grandmother to 104, but Frances adds that she has always had a daily dose of green vegetables and doesn’t have sugar in tea.
“My advice for a happy life is to work hard and put everything you’ve got into whatever you do,” she says.
Originally from England, Frances emigrated to South Africa in 1965 to become a supervisor in a glove factory, and then to New Zealand in 2007 for a change in lifestyle.
“I love it in Algies Bay and the people are lovely,” she says.
