*Rossie Doyle from Carleton Place was just a little over 100 when she died- here is another woman who lived longer than most of us ever will.
Mrs. A. Watchorn
Observes Her 104th Birthday
Carleton Place, Dec 18. – (Special) – Mrs. Abraham Watchorn, the former Mary Ann Seale of Morin Heights, Que., celebrates her 104th birthday today. Mrs. Watchorn will be honored at the home of her son-in-law and daughter, Mr. and Mrs. W. J. Cresswell, Town Line, Carleton Place. Despite her advanced age, Mrs. Watchorn is remarkably alert and clear thinking. Besides the Cresswells, her family includes Mrs. A. E. Collings of Carleton Place; Rev. W. J. Watchorn of Syracuse; Ralph Watchorn of Pembroke; Frank Watchorn of Cremona, Alta., and B. W. Watchorn of Toronto.
The Ottawa Journal, 22 Jan 1957, Tue, Page 11
The Ottawa Citizen
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
15 Dec 1952, Mon • Page 2
Edmonton Journal
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
24 Dec 1955, Sat • Page 3
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The Ottawa Journal
Ottawa, Ontario, Canada
18 Dec 1952, Thu • Page 14
More Memories of Rossie Doyle
So What Happens When You Turn 100 in Carleton Place?
If You’re Young at Heart – Rossie Moore Doyle of Carleton Place Turns 100
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