Betty Stetson turned 100 years old on March 21. Her son Maurice Nelson Jr. travelled from Florida for her surprise birthday party.
Friends and family members surprise 100-year old Betty Stetson with a birthday party in Windham. Betty was born in Hatfield, Mass. on March 21, 1918.
Decorations at the birthday party for 100-year old Betty Stetson featured buttons with her photo. Her photo and a Happy Birthday greeting will be on Fenway's giant screen on Opening Day at Fenway Park. She's been a lifelong fan.
Slugger, of the Portland Sea Dogs, made a surprise appearance at Betty's birthday party.
Slugger and Betty Stetson dance during her 100th birthday party in Windham. The Red Sox sent a letter thanking her for her support. The Red Sox won three World Series titles during her lifetime; the first one the 1918 series when Babe Ruth led the team to the championship.
Betty smiles while opening gifts from the Boston Red Sox organization at her party. Her favorites included a bobble-head of Manny Ramirez, her favorite player, and a little piece of Fenway Park sand.
Betty, left, and her sister Anna graduated from Smith Academy in Hatfield, MA. in 1935. She worked as a tobacco farmer who sorted leaves for one dollar a day when she was growing up. For many years she lived in Newport, NH where she was part of the Congregational Church choir and was a communion bread maker.
Betty was the first patient at Maine Medical to receive a heart valve transplant at the age of 93, and she's still dancing.
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