A century of strength and devotion: Mrs Marie Anita Perle turns 100

Mrs Marie Anita Perle, born on 05 May 1926, celebrated her 100th birthday with family members and friends on 09 May 2026 at the Social Welfare Centre in Le Bouchon.

An official ceremony was organised by the Ministry of Social Integration, Social Security and National Solidarity to honour the new centenarian. On this occasion, Mrs Perle received, from the authorities, a cheque amounting to Rs 26,203, another one to the tune of Rs 10,000 from the National Solidarity Fund, a bouquet, a centenarian medal, one certificate and a commode wheel. The Senior Citizens Council also presented her with gifts in kind.

The Members of the National Assembly, Messrs Gilbert Tony Apollon and Chitraduthsing Lukeeram, as well as other personalities were present at the celebrations.

Born in the coastal village of Le Bouchon, Mrs Perle later moved to L’Escalier with her family. Her father was a fisherman and her mother was a housewife. She grew alongside her two brothers and six sisters, and attended L’Escalier Government School up to Standard III.

She later got married religiously to Mr Fistan Perle in 1962. Together the couple worked as labourers on the Savannah Sugar Estate and raised nine children. Today, Mrs Perle is the proud matriarch of a remarkable family spanning five generations, with 24 grandchildren, 31 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren.

Mrs Perle enjoys a good health, has good eyesight and still walks on her own without any assistance despite experiencing some hearing difficulties. She enjoyed going out with friends and attend the mass as she has great faith in God.

11 May 2026

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