Edith Lee, from Colchester, pictured with son Michael on her 100th birthday
- Credit: Paul Taylor, Crown Photography
A woman described as lovely and incredible has celebrated her 100th birthday.
Edith Lee, from Colchester, reached the landmark on Saturday. She received a message of congratulations from The Queen.
Covid-19 restrictions, however, meant that celebrations were very low key but it is intended that later in the year her family and residents of Kendall Terrace almshouses, where she lives, will be able to have a party.
Mrs Lee has two sons, Michael who is 77 and lives in Colchester, and Howard, 75, in Portsmouth. Her daughter Beverley, 67, lives in Cape Town, South Africa, where for many years Mrs Lee had flown to stay for Christmas - although sadly she was not able to last month because of Covid-19. She has seven grandchildren.