Having lived 100 years, Jane Gagnon has been around for some memorable technological advancements such as washing machines and indoor toilets.

Born in 1922, Gagnon lived through many events prior to her big celebration Sunday, Aug. 14.

She fondly recalls when a farmer had the first car in Honeymoon, Sask., and visited her family.

Growing up on a farm with her parents and six older siblings, Gagnon received her education in a one-room school. She remembers gardening and fishing with her father.

Today, Gagnon enjoys playing cards with her friends every Wednesday and cooking.

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As for advice for younger generations?

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Gagnon91裸聊视频檚 family threw a celebration for her, with many friends and family stopping by. She spent the next few days reading all the lovely cards.

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Originally from Honeymoon, Sask., Gagnon worked as a lab assistant at the Victoria Hospital, Sask. She married John Huska and had two children, Jerry and Joyce.

Gagnon says she 91裸聊视频渆njoyed every minute91裸聊视频� of her time working in labs, even training in hematology.

In 1974, Gagnon moved to Vernon, where she continued to work as a lab assistant for five years. Gagnon moved first to start her new job, with Huska staying back to sell their home.

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Sadly, Huska passed away in 1976 following a battle with cancer.

Gagnon remarried in 1981 to a man named Emile Gagnon. The couple met when Emile moved to the house across the street from Gagnon in 1979. The two often played cards together in the neighbourhood.

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They remained happily married for 38 years until Emile91裸聊视频檚 death in 2019.

Asking to give advice on how to live a long and fulfilling life was a difficult question for Gagnon to answer.

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Gagnon says that a positive attitude and love for life got her through the tough times.

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