Here at Coast Community News, we were so excited to hear that long-time Woy Woy resident Stella McInnes was turning 101 that we announced it a month early.
In fact Stella, who still does her own shopping every fortnight, turned 101 on February 20.
Born in Adelaide, she moved to Pennant Hills when she married widower Les Bonarius, bringing up his three children as her own and moving to Woy Woy in the 70s.
She now has six grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren and seven great-great-grandchildren.
Stella worked in textiles during and after the war, buying material to make uniforms.
She was a kitchenhand at Everglades and also worked at Gosford Leagues Club for a while.
Stella has been part of the Salvation Army for more than 50 years, attending church and charity functions.
She is still able to get around and lives in her own home.
She likes gardening and is blessed with great neighbours who chat to her every day.
As well as doing her own shopping, she goes out for lunch at least once a week and attends the hairdresser and doctor appointments.
Stella received a letter from King Charles last year when she celebrated her 100th birthday.
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