Mary Tyler celebrates her 108th birthday and accredits her age to ‘a good cup of tea’!

On the 6th May 1904 Gladys Tyler, but known to all as Mary, was born and 108 years later she celebrated her special birthday surrounded by friends and family.

Mary is widowed and lived with her daughter-in-law until August 2011 when she moved into Oak Trees care home in Bridgwater. When asked what the secret for a long and healthy life was Mary replied, “I don’t know really, I just like my cups of tea!”

A small tea party was held in the dining area of Oak Trees on her birthday, she was joined by close family and received lots of cards, including one from the Queen. The home celebrated Mary’s birthday with a party on Tuesday 8th June and presented her with a bouquet of flowers from its parent company Somerset Care.