Joseph marks 100th birthday with party

Joseph Kershaw celebrates his 100th birthday today

LIFELONG Latics fan Joseph Kershaw celebrates his 100th birthday today.

The war veteran, of Stoneleigh House in Springhead, is having a special party to celebrate the milestone age.

Mr Kershaw, who has four grandchildren and one great-grandchild, has lived at the home for almost five years. He was born at Oldham Mumps, where his father had a barber’s shop, and lived in Lees for most of his life.

Mr Kershaw’s wife and son also Joseph, died some years ago.