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Happy Birthday!
“MaTante” Adrienne Coderre, in the center, surrounded by extended family, recently turned 103. Courtesy photo.
DAYVILLE — Feb. 21 more than 50 family and friends gathered at Westview Health Care Center to celebrate Westview resident “MaTante” Adrienne Coderre’s 103rd birthday.
Attendees, as far as Poughkeepsie, N.Y., Rhode Island, Massachusetts and various areas of Connecticut filled the formal dining room with a high-energy buzz of stories of year’s past. To celebrate, cake and ice cream were served, festive balloons hung in the air and a 103rd birthday announcement banner hung from the head table, all in honor of a special lady who is described as “the glue” that brings the family together, year after year. Niece, Dee Carnahan fondly recalls, “She was always so good to all of us as children when we visited our grandparents every Sunday. She spent time with us playing games to keep us entertained during our visits and she always positively influenced our lives in kind and helpful ways."
Adrienne Coderre was born on Feb. 18, 1907, one of 13 children, to Philippe and Amanda Coderre, and lived in North Grosvenordale all of her life. As an adult, she worked as a clerk at the North Grosvenordale Post Office for 23 years. When asked about what she attributes her longevity to, Miss Coderre said, “I have lived my life in moderation. I have concentrated on my relationships with family and friends; and my spiritual connection with God through worship and volunteerism at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church and School in North Grosvenordale.”