Lena Walker celebrated her 109th birthday at her rest home in Paihia, Northland, on June 11, 2021. Northlander Lena Walker died on July 5, and was farewelled with a funeral service at her Haruru Falls rest home in the Bay of Islands on Friday. Chris McKeen/Stuff Northlander Lena Walker turned 109 on June 11, celebrating her birthday with 109 people at her Haruru rest home. Chris McKeen/Stuff Lena Walker accepts a present from great-great-granddaughter Harper Dhillon (2) at her 109th birthday. Supplied Lena Walker, nee Wilkinson – pictured left – looked very similar to her sister Louisa, who was always teasing her about laughing too loudly.

Source: Stuff July 12, 2021 01:30 UTC