Page 6 THE REVERE ADVOCATE – FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 12, 2021 Retired 35-year School Committee celebrates a century of life By Tara Vocino F amily members shared the secret to Elizabeth McBride’s 100 years of life at the Lighthouse Nursing Care Center last Thursday afternoon. As McBride took a much-deserved nap, daughter Anne Tolley said her mother always has a positive attitude on life, giving back to children, especially. A retired 35-year School Committee member and “domestic engineer” or stay-at-home mother of eight, she often gave $2 bills to children in her younger years. “Children have a special place in her heart,” Tolley said, whose mother attended Abraham Lincoln Elementary School before moving to Chelsea. Married to John McBride, of 68 years, Elizabeth said the secret was to smile, nod, and do whatever her husband pleased. Five generations were represented last Thursday, including eight children, 16 grandchildren, seven greatgrandchildren, and two greatgreat-grandchildren. Lighthouse Nursing Care Center Unit Manager Julie Sullivan, LPN, said Elizabeth is a lovable person to staff and has an intact memory, remembering meeting former First Lady Laura Bush. “She’s full of energy, sociable, and energetic,” Sullivan said. “She makes me laugh.” From left to right are, son Kevin McBride, daughter-in-law Susan McBride, and aunt Alice Crutty celebrating Elizabeth McBride’s 100th birthday. Family was asked to remain socially distant to limit the spread of COVID-19. (Advocate photos by Tara Vocino) Pictured left to right are, son Kevin McBride, oldest grandson Jonathan Backstrom, and son John McBride celebrating a century. Mayor Brian Arrigo, Fire Chief Christopher Bright, and police offi cers Kenneth Bruker and Jose Osorio congratulate McBride. From left to right are, daughters Anne Tolley, Elizabeth Backstrom, and Kathleen McBride celebrated their mother Elizabeth’s 100th birthday at Lighthouse Nursing Care Center last Thursday afternoon. Family surrounds Elizabeth McBride, 100. Like us on Facebook advocate newspaper Facebook.com/Advocate.news.ma
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