WANGARATTA local Merle Hoysted celebrated her 100th birthday on July 18 at St John's Respect surrounded by family and friends.
Merle is the daughter of Harry and Thelma Richards and was born on July 18, 1924 in Keysborough.
She was the second born and had three brothers, Ben, Wally and Don.
According to Merle’s daughter, Robyn Grealy, the middle name Ann has been passed down generations from Merle�...
