Virginia Howes White married Gartner White later in life. In an interview, she would refer to this as the second chapter of her life and said it was marriage.
A selection of photos of Mrs. White from across her life. This includes a phtograph with her late husband Gardner White.
On a visit to Old Sturbridge Village (OSV) in 2018 with Kevin and his family. She is thought to be the longest member at 66 years. OSV were kind enough to provide a card and gift basket for her 100th!
This citation was recently received by Virginia and shared by Marianne.
The church and community/civic organizations were a big part of her life.
Virginia had a large network of friends and adopted family members. She loved to travel with them and to them.
Virginia was very close with her sister Barbara and her niece Marianne. These photos include some early pictures of her and her sister at their home in Dorchester. There are some pictures of her sister in uniform (Navy, WII) as well as some with all three ladies together.
Before marrying later in life, Virginia White was a teacher known as Mrs. Howes for many years.
Mrs. White always has the best Christmas tree which you can see from across the street.
Virginia partying with the girls at a Baby shower.
Virginia meeting the next generation.
Hanging out at her old cottage, 'The Dorchester' in Marshfield. In an interview, she tells how her family would say/joke that they got the house for her.
Virginia on the subway in central Brussels
Virginia, Marianne, Ale and Michael visited the Christmas Market in Brussels back in 2015. The photo with big Christmas tree is in the famous Grand Place.
Virginia and Marianne were kind enough to teach us how to cook a proper thanksgiving in Brussels.
Virgina sharing in the traditional Belgian Beer and Frites near the European Commission in Schuman (Brussels, Belgium)
Passing Shakespeare's Globe theatre on a walk down the south bank of the River Thames in London.
Marianne and Virginia visited Michael in London back in 2013 and this trip to Windsor Castle was one of their excursions. She seemed very much in place there with her friendly and regal demeanor.
We were very much on the move in London as you can see here with pictures of Virginia on foot in Picadilly Circus, on the Tube (subway), and ever the double-decker buses.
Having proper Tea and Sandwiches in London was a must
Be it, Lavender from Covent Garden in London, the endless fields of flowers in Keukenhof Holland, or her front lawn in Dorchester, Virginia brings appreciates and shares the scent of nature
Yes, Virginia conquered the great wall back in 2008 and here is the Proof.
Virginia has never stopped trying to improve her game.
Virginia enjoying home style french cuisine
When in London, of course, you must see a show.
Virginia enjoying the views of Paris
By boat is definately a preferred method of transit for Virginia
Ever the Independent lady
Mrs. White has always had cats. Never more than two and usually in the form of rescued strays. These are her pictures of her feline friends.
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