An Ashington woman is celebrating her 102nd birthday with her family and the staff at Holmside Residential Care Home in Bedlington. Margaret Pehaligan, who goes by Peggy served during World War Two, and was stationed down in Cornwall where she met her husband Les, who sadly passed away 12 years ago.
They lived in Cornwall for a while before returning to the North East, as Peggy moved back to her native Ashington, working as a swimming instructor. She has a son in Australia, also named Les, and the rest of her family are mainly based in Scotland, but they will often call and visit to support Peggy and staff at the care home.
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