Ann Necaise, one of Mrs Cotton’s two daughters, said her mother remained "very independent" and in relatively good health, although she steadfastly refused to get hearing aids. Born Margaret Grundy in Wallsend, England, Mrs Cotton was the last surviving of 14 siblings, Mrs Necaise said. Mrs Cotton later worked at Griffins, making christmas cookies. Mrs Cotton was 98 when she last visited Hawaii, Mrs Necaise said. Mrs Cotton has seven grandchildren and many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren.

Source: Otago Daily Times March 11, 2021 15:33 UTC