Congratulations to Mel McKenzie on achieving 90 wonderful years
Mel McKenzie at 90.
Mel celebrated her 90th birthday with a surprise Birthday Party with her immediate family at the home of her son at Narangba, on Saturday 17th May.
Melva Joyce was born on 22nd May 1918, the third child of Bill and Loretta Easlea. She grew up on the family dairy farm at Laceys Creek and attended Laceys Creek School. In those days life consisted of helping with the chores on the farm.
On April 19th, 1941 Mel married Mervyn McKenzie in the Windsor Presbyterian Church. She has resided in the Dayboro township ever since, actively involved in family and community life.
Mel has been widowed since 1985. She has 2 sons: Gavin and Lyle, 8 grandchildren and 11 great grandchildren.
Mel as a young lady.
In her youth Mel enjoyed tennis and dancing (note the photo of young Mel dressed ready for the dance). She has been a member of the Dayboro Bowls Club for over 50 years.
