Posted: Dec 18, 2020 8:00 AM AT | Last Updated: December 18, 2020
Freda Colpitts, 86, is the oldest of seven girls in her family. She also has two brothers. Colpitts says family means everything to her.(Kate Letterick/CBC News) comments
Family means everything to Freda Colpitts, 86, of Moncton.
Colpitts grew up with 7 sisters and 2 brothers. Although everyone eventually went their separate ways, the family has remained tight knit.
This Christmas is going to be especially tough for Colpitts. Because of COVID-19, she s spending the holiday alone, in her senior s apartment because her family wants to keep her safe. I don t like it, but it s what you have to do. Colpitts said.