100th Birthday of Christina Rennex Celebrated

Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Callander LVO OBE TD and Christina Rennex.

Midlothian resident, Christina Rennex, celebrated her 100th birthday on Sunday 21 July surrounded by family, friends and residents at a small party at Archview Lodge Care Home, Dalkeith.

His Majesty’s Lord-Lieutenant of Midlothian, Lieutenant Colonel Richard Callander LVO OBE TD and the Depute Provost of Midlothian Council, Cllr Douglas Bowen, both attended the centenary celebrations.

Christina Rennex, also known as Sissy, was born in Tranent in 1924 and then moved to Bonnyrigg in 1927.

Christina Rennex (nee Forrest) worked in the general post office until she married Arthur Rennex in 1946 and together they bought their home in Bonnyrigg in 1950. They went on to raise a daughter and a son. The family has since expanded to include 4 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and also great-great grandchildren.

Christina then worked as a cashier in a furniture shop in the meadows for 14 years and would then go on work at Midlothian Council for 19 years until her retirement.

In 1970, Christina was widowed but continued to live at her Bonnyrigg home until 2021, after which she moved to Archview Lodge Care Home in Dalkeith following a stay in hospital.

At 100 years old, Christina continues to love gardening, music from the 1960s and spending time with her family.

Following the 100th birthday celebrations, Christina and her family thanked the staff at Archview Care Home for arranging the event, and also thanked both the Lord-Lieutenant and Depute Provost of Midlothian for attending.