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Jamaican-Canadian supercentenarian remembered with fondness

Oct 24, 2026 · Neil Armstrong/Gleaner Writer

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TORONTO: The family of Jamaican-Canadian Isnet May Oldfield, 110, affectionately known as ‘Gweenie’ and ‘Mama’ is remembering her life as one “filled with courage, faith, generosity, family, and an unwavering determination to keep learning and growing.” She died on September 30. Oldfield was born on April 3, 1916, in Chapelton, Clarendon, and was one of 11 children of Albert Dwyer and Madeline McDonald.

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