Well, here's one good excuse to buy birthday candles in bulk.

Family and friends came out to celebrate Janet Luscomb's 108th birthday on Aug. 12 at her home at Riverwood Seniors Living in Alliston.

Luscomb, who is originally from Lewisporte, N.L., has four children, 16 grandchildren, 19 great-grandchildren and numerous great-great-grandchildren.

She is one of nine brothers/sisters and is the last living sibling.

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She came to Ontario about 70 years ago with her husband and family, working as a seamstress at a hospital.

Her advice for a long life?

“Don’t sit in the rocking chair!" she often quips.

She has been active in church and knitting groups for many years, donating her goods to charity.

She only recently moved into Riverwood after living with her daughter, now 82, for 40 years.

She is relatively healthy and continues to be positive, happy and easy going.