Caterham was born on August 21, 1909, in the village of Shipton Bellinger in southwestern England, five years before the start of World War I.

In a statement, Ethel and her family expressed gratitude for the kind messages as she celebrated her 116th birthday.

“Ethel and her family are so grateful for all of the kind messages and interest shown to her as she celebrates her 116th birthday this year”

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When asked for her secret to longevity? She answered, “Never arguing with anyone! I listen and I do what I like”

Ethel has three grandchildren and five great-grandchildren, having outlived both her two daughters and her husband Norman who died in 1976.

Briton John Tinniswood held the title of world’s oldest man for eight months in 2024 until his death in November aged 112.

Source: Punch