DIGHTON On Oct. 14 Virginia Silvia will turn 99.
But now at age 98, she s already the oldest person living in Dighton. So on June 28 her children, grandchildren, great grandchildren and the town got a head start on wishing her a happy birthday with a special award, the Boston Post Cane.
Silvia, who still lives in her own home, seemed unfazed by the accolades, which included a certificate of recognition from the selectmen and her name s inclusion on the town s Post Cane recipients plaque.
I thank the man up there, she said, pointing her own cane upward when asked the secret of her longevity.