With his wife of 77 years beside him, and surrounded by his neighbours and friends, Cyril Blowes enjoyed his 105th birthday party.
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The Blowes Menswear founder moved from Mudgee to Port Stephens in 1980 with Pattie, when he retired from the business.
The birthday celebrations followed another milestone, with the couple celebrating their 77th wedding anniversary at the end of May.
In celebrating his 105th birthday Mr Blowes said ‘life has been good’
“I’ve been fortunate. I wouldn’t say lucky, I’d say fortunate,” he said.
“I give a lot of credit to my parents. I have some good genes.”
The couple met at a ball in Mudgee and were married in March 1941. They raised four children in Mudgee while Mr Blowes expanded his business.