Brimbank resident Troodia Arcaduo marked a significant milestone recently — celebrating the centenary of her birth on March 25.
A century of love, good health and happiness has carried Troodia to the century milestone.
Her secret to a long life is simple.
“I have been surrounded with a happy family, one that has loved and looked after me,” she said.
“My parents lived a long and healthy life into their mid 90s too and I have never smoked or drank much alcohol.”
According to her son George, it’s heartwarming to look back at his mum’s life and to see how far she’s come.
“I’m very excited, it’s such an incredible accomplishment and she’s still in very good health so that’s a big plus at her age,” he said.
“I think she’s had an extraordinary hundred years, especially living through World War 2 was obviously a very daunting experience for her at such a young age.
“She’s lived through some enormous amount of change over that period of time.”
With five children, 11 grandchildren and 12 great-grandchildren to share in her milestone, George said his mum has lived exactly the kind of life she wanted.
“Mum had a very family-orientated mindset, with a lot of love around her,” he said.
“I think that’s what has allowed her to live such a healthy life and hopefully she’s got many more years ahead of her.”
