‘Keep smiling and be positive’ - Receptionist who rose to hotel manager turns 101
Joan Gooch celebrated her 101st birthday at the White House care home in Beccles on November 4, 2020. PHOTO: Healthcare Homes - Credit: Archant
A retired hotel manager has celebrated her 101st birthday at a Beccles care home.
Joan Gooch celebrated her 101st birthday at the White House care home in Beccles on November 4, 2020. PHOTO: Healthcare Homes - Credit: Archant
Originally from Lowestoft, Joan Gooch marked the milestone on November 4 with a special celebration organised by staff at the White House care home, on Ashman’s Road.
The mother-of-four, who loved to travel and play tennis, began her career as a receptionist at the Imperial Hotel in Lowestoft before progressing to become hotel manager.
At the age of 19, she enjoyed a unique ‘double wedding’ alongside her sister, during which she recalls the vicar nearly mixing up the brides’ names.
Home manager Elena Dolniceanu said: “What a pleasure it was to celebrate Joan’s 101 years.
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“We asked Joan for the secret of her long and healthy life and she told us there is no secret, she just worked hard, keeps smiling and is always positive.
“What a wonderful outlook to have.”
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