at 111 years old, Maria Gauvin, the oldest of Brittany, died

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The writing of The Scout of Châteaubriant met him last August. Maria Gauvinoldest of Brittany, was surrounded by her family to blow out her 111th candle in Grand-Fougeray (Ille-et-Vilaine). She got extinct on Saturday November 30, 2024.

Ille-et-Vilaine: at 111 years old, Maria Gauvin, the oldest of Brittany, died

Born in 1913Maria Gauvin, her maiden name Hameline, had a good life, surrounded by all her loved ones. She had married Pierre Gauvin and together they settled on a farm.

From this love story, she was able to experience a descendants over five generationswith six children, 18 grandchildren, 30 great-grandchildren and eight great-great-grandchildren. all had entrusted the editorial staff of The Scout of Châteaubriant “be proud of her”.

Maria Gauvin had become the oldest of the Brittany region since March 27, 2022. She died on Saturday November 30, 2024 at the Grand-Fougeray nursing home, where she resided since 2022. She was known there for her quip and her humor. “A hell of a character”. A woman who also enjoyed gardening in retirement.

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