From Italy to Felixstowe: Flora Green Marks 100th Birthday at The Firs

Resident Flora Green celebrated her 100th birthday at The Firs care home in Felixstowe on 17 May, surrounded by family.

Flora, who has lived at the Anchor care home for just over two years, enjoyed a special celebration to mark the occasion. The home was decorated for the day, care colleagues baked a homemade birthday cake, and loved ones came together to share memories and celebrate her remarkable life.

Born in Italy in 1926, Flora grew up near Padua as one of nine children. She began working at a young age to help support her family. During the Second World War, she worked in a local hotel where she met her future husband, Albert, a British soldier. They married in 1946, and Flora later moved to England to start a new chapter of her life.

After settling near Ipswich, Flora raised three children and became a well-known and valued member of her local community. She worked for many years at Orwell Park School and was remembered for her strong work ethic, kindness and willingness to help others.

Flora’s family joined her for the celebrations on May 17 and said the secret to her long life is “family, resilience and always keeping going”.

Now a grandmother and great-grandmother, Flora enjoys listening to Italian music, watching television, attending church services and spending time with her loved ones. Reflecting on her milestone birthday, she said she thoroughly enjoyed the celebrations and the attention she received.

Colleen Farrow, Home Manager at The Firs, said: “It was a privilege to celebrate such an incredible milestone with Flora. She has lived a truly inspiring life and is a much-loved member of our community.”

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