100th birthday celebrations for Chichester centenarian Cynthia

Cynthia Knowles celebrated her 100th birthday on Monday with her family at her Chichester home.
By James Connaughton
Published 22nd Sep 2021, 14:45 BST
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Cynthia lived in Fontwell for 40 years, then Walberton for 20 years, before moving to Oakshade, a supported housing facility in Market Avenue, in 2016.

She was married to Dr Colin Knowles, who was a consultant pathologist at St Richard’s Hospital for 30 years, for over 50 years, and they had three children.

Cynthia now has nine grandchildren and nine great-grandchildren – with two more great-grandchildren on the way.