A much-loved Lanarkshire woman celebrated her 100th birthday last week with her family.
Uddingston resident Susan McAleer is known as 'Supergran' to her nearest and dearest and she was there making sure everyone was having a good time on her special day.
The centenarian was full of cheer as she gathered with family for the big day. And also visiting was South Lanarkshire’s Provost Councillor Margaret Cooper, who presented Susan with a card, flowers and a scroll.
Susan was born and grew up in the east end of Glasgow. She worked as a machinist in a clothing factory and, in 1949, she married her husband James.
In any spare time that she managed to have, her greatest hobby was dancing, while she also loved the cinema, going to watch a film twice a week for many years.
Susan was sadly widowed early and she moved to Uddingston to be close to her children, Catherine and William.
She was joined on her 100th birthday by her grandchildren Lauren and Paul and her great-grandchildren: Orla, Caoimhe, Marcella, Saoirse and Rebecca.
Wishing Susan many happy return was Deputy Lord Lieutenant Mary Hernon, who passed on a certificate to mark the wonderful achievement.
After visiting on the day, Provost Cooper said: “For anyone to reach one hundred years of age is a remarkable thing in itself, but to do so and retain the sparkle, cheer and kindness that Susan has is truly amazing.
“She lit up the room with her smile and the twinkle in her eye and she gave us all a laugh with her perfectly-timed comments, and it was a privilege and an inspiration to spend time with her.
"She certainly is a Supergran and I wish Susan many happy returns and all the very best for the future.”
Deputy Lord Lieutenant Hernon added: “It was an honour and privilege not only to represent the Lord Lieutenant’s Office on the occasion of Susan’s 100th birthday, but I was also delighted to share in her special day as a long-time friend of Susan and her family – a family who are very highly thought-of within the local community.”
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