“I Occasionally Like A Drink Of Southern Comfort” Secret To Long Life Says Resident Who Celebrates 103rd Birthday

A resident at a Bristol home celebrated his 103rd birthday and put his choice of occasion tipple the reason behind his long life.

Robert “Bob” Lawrence lives at MHA Horfield Lodge and celebrated his birthday surrounded by close family members.

Bob was born in Bristol and worked as an insurance agent as well as being a supervisor at the Bristol Telephone Exchange.

He lived in Backwell with his late wife Nora and two sons, Robert and Jeremy.

Bob is a keen music lover so the home arranged for a live singer to entertain everyone and the kitchen staff prepared a birthday cake which was enjoyed by all.

MHA Horfield Lodge provides residential and residential dementia care for 73 residents.

Speaking after the party Bob said:
“I enjoyed my birthday party and it was great to see my family.”

“I had a great time and really appreciate what the home had arranged for me.”

“For me the secret to my long life is luck, and I occasionally like a drink of Southern Comfort. It allows me to still be a silly old man!”