Buxton centenarian Evadney Talbot with her great-grandchildren: Joel, Tamiah, and Samariah
Buxton’s oldest resident and a stalwart of the East Coast of Demerara (ECD) community, Evadney Eldeca Talbot, celebrated her 111th birthday on Wednesday surrounded by an extensive gathering of friends and families.
Talbot, of Lot 51 Company Road, Buxton, was born on May 10, 1912, in Buxton. During Wednesday’s celebration of her milestone, her family hosted a communion service at her home.
The service was presided over by Reverend Theodore Demonick of St Augustine Anglican Church and was attended by her family, friends and caregivers.
The centenarian attended the Buxton Congregational School. After she completed her primary education, she pursued training in dressmaking and sewing. Talbot was married to Kingsel Talbot who died in 1985.
Together, the couple raised five children including Hermoine, Raymond, Cora and Harvey. Two of their children are deceased.
Talbot, also known as “Cousin Vadney” or “Sister Vadney” in the community worked alongside her husband in the farmlands at the back of the village by cultivating sugar cane and other crops such as ground provision.
She is a well-known member of the S. Augustine Anglican Church where she worshipped regularly until recently when she was unable to physically attend church services.
She also enjoys listening to gospel songs, and interacting with her loved ones.
Until recently, Talbot was also an active member of the Buxton Golden Age Club which she helped found. The club spearheads a number of initiatives including social activities and outings for senior citizens in the community.
