Patrick McKeever celebrates his 100 birthday with cards and birthday cake
So it was a major milestone for Patrick McKeever, his family and friends when hit the remarkable age of 100.
To mark his special occasion, the care home where he is a resident threw him a party, complete with a beautiful birthday cake.
And he received a special telegram from the Queen to congratulate him on his 100 birthday.
The Western Trust say that Greenfield Residential Home in Strabane held a very special birthday party last week to mark their oldest resident Patrick McKeever’s 100th birthday!
Eilish Morris, Greenfield Residential Home Manager, said: ‘Patrick’s family along with staff and residents are delighted to celebrate this incredible centenary milestone.
“Patrick is our oldest resident and is very popular with everyone.
“He is such a wonderful character and we are so happy to be able to share this happy occasion with his family.
“Patrick received lots of cards and gifts and was particularly pleased to receive a telegram from Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II.
“Patrick was born in Derry on October 6, 1920.
“He lived in the Brandywell most of his life later moving to Hamilton Street in the City.
“Patrick attended Christian Brothers School and later the Technical College on the Strand Road where he obtained his City and Guild in Electrical Installation and Repairs.
“He worked as a service engineer in his electrical shop ‘Carlisle House’, where he repaired watches and musical instruments.
“Patrick married Phyllis and had one Daughter Doreen.
“He has two granddaughters Grainne and Roisin and one grandson Declan.
“Patrick enjoyed fishing / angling but he didn’t like killing the salmon and always threw them back into the water.
“He also enjoyed walks with the dog out hunting but didn’t kill any rabbits as he was against animal cruelty. He was also a bee keeper!
“Patrick is a keen Singer (Tenor) and Dancer and has made lots of friends through singing and dancing in small halls and churches.
“His favourite song is Moira My Girl. He also likes poetry and Natural history.
Patrick with his telegram from the Queen
“He has good faith and says he has to be dependent on God and whatever he sends us, until his last call comes.
“Wishing you a very happy 100th birthday Patrick and continued good health and happiness!”
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