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Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mrs. Marguerite Gillam, originally from Aguathuna, but now residing in Stephenville, in Random—Burin—St. George's.

On November 11, this remarkable woman will celebrate her 100th birthday.

Mrs. Gillam demonstrated an aptitude for and love of music at a very young age. She learned to play piano at age seven, and later the accordion. She performed with a local band, provided music during silent movies at the local theatre, and was the organist at her church for 35 years.

Mrs. Gillam enjoyed travelling, and among her favourite memories are the times she spent swimming in the Bahamas.

She spent several years as a teacher and has been an active member of her community, including knitting and crocheting items which she often donated to local charities.

When a storm destroyed the Anglican church in her community in 1948, she was instrumental in securing funding and free labour to build a new church.

Mrs. Gillam and her husband Israel raised three children. She has 11 grandchildren, 22 great-grandchildren, and 2 great-great-grandchildren.

I ask all members of the House to join me in wishing Mrs. Gillam a very happy 100th birthday.

Judy Foote

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