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Centenarian who used to make sure the clocks in Willenhall were kept to time celebrates special day at care home

A Short Heath man who used to make sure the clocks in Willenhall were kept to time celebrated his 100th birthday with up to five generations of his loving family.

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Thomas Robinson and his wife Betty now live at Woodthorne Care Home in Willenhall and his family and friends helped him celebrate with an Elvis themed singalong and party complete with balloons and a cake.

In 2023 the arrival of a new baby meant the original Robinson family now spanned five generations and a family get together was covered by the Express & Star.

Thomas Robinson and wife
Thomas Robinson and wife Betty in 2023 (middle) with the new arrival of great-great grandson Frankie Eaton. Thomas recently celebrated his 100th birthday

This time Thomas was the centre of attention and staff and residents of the care home joined in the party.