MR Matt Greenhalgh, of York Street, Radcliffe, celebrates his 100th birthday on October 17.

I will not be able to be with him but I was brought up with the daughter of this gracious man until my parents emigrated when I was 15. He has always remained a big part of my life and I saw him in September when on a visit home.

His family circle is small these days but I hope that those who do remember him will drop him a line.

DOROTHY MILLS LAVALLEE,

Ontario, Canada.