‘Wonderful’ Hailsham woman celebrates 104th birthday

A woman in Hailsham has celebrated turning 104.

Lily Fox, who is a resident at Caroline House in Ersham Road, was treated to a party alongside family, friends and carers on Saturday, October 9.

Ahead of her birthday Mrs Fox said, “I have had a good life. I am happy. I have had a very happy time. I have never gone without a laugh.”

The mother of two grew up on a farm near Herstmonceux and said she used to bring a lamb to school.

She said, “I had a pet lamb called Louis and I used to take him to school. He was so good, he never complained.

“I would just pick him up and we went. He was lovely. “

Mrs Fox’s daughter Sheila Parks said, “Mum is amazing. Absolutely amazing.

“She never complains. She just goes with whatever is happening. She is always happy. She is a wonderful lady.

“She loves her singing. She loves all the games.”