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An All Saints woman is today celebrating her 102nd birthday. Hermena Winifred “Winnie” Joseph Goodwin was born on December 28 1920 as told to her by her mother, however her official date of birth was recorded by the midwife as January 10 1921. In those days most children were born…

Seamstress with a passion for fashion celebrates 100th birthday Spread the love Hermena Joseph Goodwin – also known as Winifred or Winnie – was born on December 28 1920 as told to her by her mother. However, her birth was officially recorded as January 10 1921 based on the date given by the midwife. In those days most children were born at home and the birth would not have been recorded until the midwife came through the area.  Goodwin was born on the historic Betty’s Hope Estate to Clem...