Berbice Police Commander Senior Superintendent Shivpersaud Bacchus and members of his team met with Lois Millicent Lambert to celebrate her 100 birthday on Sunday 23rd April 2023.
The police said that the centenarian was also surrounded by close family members and friends who gathered to celebrate this milestone at her home which is located at Nurney Public Road, Corentyne, Berbice.
The new centenarian is said to be a farmer and loves to knit whenever she has the time.
She was born in Kildonan Village, Corentyne, Berbice to Harriet Benn and Ernest Ceres.
Blessed to see her 5th generation, she is a mother of 10, a grandmother of 36, and great grandmother of 15, the police said in a release.
Despite being 100, she is fiercely independent and takes pride in catering to her every need.
More than ever, she still enjoys preparing all her meals and taking care of herself and her home, the police said.
Lambert also enjoys giving advice and guidance, and she’s known for her charitable contributions in her community. Those lucky to have met her, are usually impressed by her sharp memory as she can still recall the tiniest of details from her childhood.
Lambert’s family members are grateful that she remains in good health. “She has a fighting spirit, and does not allow her age to slow her down”, one family member told the police.
Her advice is, “to live a decent and honest life, and love people just as you love yourself.”
She expressed thanks to her family and friends who she said have always shown her love throughout the years.
