Coventry Residents Celebrate Milestone Birthdays Totaling 208 Years
In Coventry, Rhode Island, residents Albert DeSilva and Arlene Hicks celebrated a combined 208 years of life. The Brookdale Centre of New England hosted a celebration for the two centenarians, with Hicks turning 101 and DeSilva reaching 107. Hicks, a former Red Cross volunteer, expressed her happiness with the turnout of friends at the event. DeSilva, a World War II veteran, shared stories from his life, reflecting on his military service and family. He emphasized the importance of cherishing friends and family, noting the loneliness that can accompany old age. Despite this, DeSilva expressed gratitude for his mental faculties and the ability to celebrate another birthday.