Born amid the turmoil of the First World War in August 1918, Mary Spiers has experienced an epoch-spanning life, witnessing firsthand the horrors of the Second World War as a teenager. Lovelorn during wartime, she fell for an RAF serviceman whom she met amidst the global strife, but tragically he passed away not long after their meeting; as a consequence, Mary chose a life of singleness, sharing her days with her two sisters who similarly lost their partners in the conflict and remained unwed, , reports the Manchester Evening News . Celebrating her remarkable 106th birthday, Mary attributes her longevity to laughter and a life free from matrimonial pursuit.
Not one to chase after men, she boasts a spirited sense of humour that has navigated her through both jubilant and melancholic chapters of her life. Residing independently until only recently, Mary and her sisters have were longstanding residents in Handforth, Cheshire. Now living in Bowerfield House care home, Disley, near Stockport, this week saw Mary receiving felicitations from King Charles and Queen Camillathe third Royal acknowledgement following past centenarian greetings.
In reflecting on her extraordinary lifespan, Mary advises: "I don't drink, I don't smoke and I don't chase men! You just get up and get on with the day. You just live every day, every minute and you don't realise it's piling up. I've got a sense of humour, and it gets you through some difficult times.
It's not been all happy. It's been sad in lots.