TRIBUTES have been paid to a kind, selfless centenarian who has died at the age of 101.

Peggy Griffiths, who spent her final years at Corner House residential home, in Wash Lane, Clacton, contracted Covid-19.

She spent five days in hospital before she died last month.

Mrs Griffiths was known for her warmth and kindness, for her friendly smile and spirited nature.

Born in October 1919, she attended Halstead Grammar School and joined the Army in 1939.

She served as a driver for various military personnel.

Following the Second World War, she worked at the food office in Halstead.

This was where ration books and coupons were issued for people to buy food and clothing.

She met husband Peter soon after and the pair married in January 1949.

Daughter Denise was born in August 1951.

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Mrs Griffiths stayed at home and revelled in her new role as a mum.

She also enjoyed gardening and decorating.

Mr and Mrs Griffiths moved several times before settling in their own-design bungalow, in the village of Sible Hedingham.

Mr Griffiths died suddenly in November 1993.

Mrs Griffiths moved into a chocolate box cottage in Castle Hedingham until deciding to move to Holland-on-Sea to be nearer her ever-increasing family, including Denise and her sons, Adam, Paul and Sean.

She survived a heart attack and several falls, including a broken femur.

Following a spell in hospital, the family agreed she would be better in a care home and Mrs Griffiths moved into Corner House in 2018.

It was there that she enjoyed a special celebration in October 2019, being joined by family and friends to mark her 100th birthday.

Denise said: “Mum was one in a million and one of the most kind, selfless people I knew.

“She was amazing and wonderful, adored her family and would do anything for any of us.

“I couldn’t have wished for a better mother.”

In addition to her daughter and three grandsons, Mrs Griffiths had five great grandsons, Joe, Ben, Thomas, Jack and Isaac, and two great granddaughters, Charlotte and Martha.