110-year-old recognized
Marie Rosa, a 110-year-old resident of a Toronto retirement home, is celebrated for her long life and resilience through historical events like the Great Depression and World War II. Her story highlights the importance of finding joy despite the challenges of aging.
Why it matters
It provides a human-interest perspective on longevity and the historical memory of the 20th century.
TORONTO – There’s a quiet acceptance at The Village of Humber Heights retirement home in Toronto: those who move in might not end up staying very long.
Marie Rosa, who is 110 years old, knows that better than anyone. As someone who believes every single moment matters, she’s mustered all her energy to take part in the celebration of a lifetime.
We’ll get to that in a moment. But to appreciate who she is, and what she’s lived through, you have to know a bit about her life.
Marie was born Sept. 17, 1915, at a time when Canadian women did not even have the right to vote. She lived through the First World War and served as both a seamstress and forewoman during the Second World War.
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