Centenarian Lorna Austin (centre) toasts her important milestone, surrounded by family and friends. (T. Barker/BGIS) Family and friends gathered in Atlantic .
Family, a best friend since 1951 and other well-wishers gathered at Atlantic Shores, Christ Church, on Wednesday to usher Lorna Austin into Barbados’ centenarian club. Austin, who was born in Guyana, has suffered hearing loss and speaks much less these days, but remains healthy. Her family says she does not take medication. Children Betty-June Leacock and Nigel Austin were happy to see their mother reach the milestone. “I am actually …
Centenarian Lorna Austin was a woman of few words on Wednesday, and her memory may not be the sharpest, but friends and family who helped her celebrate her milestone were full of stories of how lively she was in her younger years.
Their recollections also shared a similar theme – that of a woman whose life focused on the love for