Born in 1913, Brenda Osborne has lived through both world wars and took just one sick day off in her 33-year career as a nurse.
Brenda was born in Mansfield, Nottingham and lived in her childhood home for an astonishing 93 years before moving into a nursing home last year.
But she claims would never have got to where she is now if she had a husband.
“I would put my good health down to hard work and avoiding men,” Brenda said.
She added: “I loved celebrating my birthday although I was disappointed the Queen didn’t come.
“I received my letter from her but I thought an appearance was the least she could do.”
Brenda went to Carter Lane School and then Queen Elizabeth’s Grammar School and loved holidaying in her caravan at Ingoldmells.
She first started work at Victoria Hospital in 1940 treating wounded Dunkirk veterans. She became an assistant nurse in 1946 and then a senior nurse in 1953.
She now lives at Brookholme Croft Nursing Home in Hasland where she toasted her 105th birthday with a party.
Brenda’s great-niece said of the event: “It was a lovely day for Brenda to celebrate with all her nearest and dearest.
“The care home did a wonderful job planning it and making the day extra special.
“My auntie living for over a century is no surprise to me as she’s always been fiercely independent.
“She only moved into the care home last year and jokes her secret to long life is avoiding men – as they aren’t worth the hassle.”
Brenda’s family, including two great-nieces, attended her big day on Saturday, September 4th.
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