PHILIPSBURG–Carmen Eleanore Hodge Carrington, affectionately known as Carmen C., celebrated 100 years on Monday, January 28, surrounded by several of her eight offspring and their children and grandchildren, other family members and friends and Governor Eugene Holiday.
A thanksgiving service held in her honour at her home was chaired by her niece Bernadine van Veen, St. Martin of Tours Catholic Parish Director of Religious Education. “We are very happy she made 100. We are grateful to God that He has allowed her to reach this milestone,” Van Veen stated on behalf of the family.
Pastor Adam Oleszczuk who conducted the blessing, expressed gratitude, delight and amazement at “Mrs. C’s” demeanour, joy of being with her family, and strength, despite the fact she recently suffered an injury and underwent successful surgery a few days before her birthday.
“My deceased husband Dr. Jack Stevens and I became lifelong friends of Mrs. C. since 1991, when she restored his wedding suit to the right size. She made her mark as the best seamstress and participated as a member of the Friendly Island Toastmasters Club and as a member of the Navy League Council and hosted many receptions at her home. She always had an herbal remedy for any illness described to her. We wish her many more returns,” co-founder of Hillside Christian Schools Asha Stevens said.
Carrington’s love story, Love is Forever… is currently in production at Litfire Publishing. Author Erna Mae Francis Cotton expressed her admiration and gratitude for choosing her to write this “interesting and inspirational” story.
Source: The Daily Herald https://www.thedailyherald.sx/islands/84898-carmen-hodge-carrington-celebrates-100th-birthday
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