Mrs Suzanne Besegue celebrates her 100th birthday

Mrs Suzanne Besegue, born on 08 March 1926, celebrated her 100th birthday, yesterday, at Maison de Savoi, Cite La Cure. The Minister of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity, Mr Ashok Kumar Subron, Members of Parliament, family members and close friends attended the celebration. To mark the occasion, the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity presented to Mrs Besegue a cheque of Rs 26,203; one set Tefal cookware; a bouquet of flower; the centenarian medal; and a certificate. She also received a handsfree telephone from Mauritius Telecom. Additionally, the National Solidarity Fund awarded her a cheque of Rs 10,000. The Senior Citizens Council also expressed their admiration with a gift set. Born in Curepipe, Mrs Besegue studied up to Standard Six. She was civilly married to Mr Besegue Ange William. She worked as a maid while her husband was a Mechanic at Beau Plan Sugar Estate. The centenarian had ten children, three sons and seven daughters, of whom two sons and two daughters have passed away. She has 22 grandchildren and five great-grandchildren. Mrs Besegue enjoys non-vegetarian food. She suffers from some age-related health and mobility problems. She attributes her longevity to her hard work, the support and care of loved ones, and unconditional faith in God.

09 March 2026

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