A PORT Glasgow lady had a party to remember as she reached her 103rd birthday — and told the Tele how she puts her long and happy life down to a love of hard graft.

Family and friends gathered to wish Cathie Crawford many happy returns, including her younger sister Mattie Gourlay, who’s 91.

Remarkable Marchmont Nursing Home resident Cathie went into service after leaving school, working for families on the Esplanade in Greenock.

And her love of hard work remained with her her whole life.

Her daughter-in-law Anna Taylor, who is married to her only son Drew, said: “She is such a hard worker.

“She went into service when she was a young girl because that is what you did back then.

“She never lost that love of hard work and cleaning.

“She is an amazing lady and is amazing for her age.

“Cathie loved to go for long walks. 

“When she was in her 90s she used to walk to the Port Glasgow town centre and then back to Broadstone Gardens every day.”

Cathie was born on 19 February 1914, growing up in The Glen, then living in Highholm Street and latterly Broadstone Gardens before moving to Marchmont.

She found happiness with her husband Ian Crawford, a postman in Port Glasgow, who died 20 years ago.

Her niece Anne McNeil said: “My aunty loved to help you when you moved house.

“She was still helping when she was in her 80s.

“She looks amazing.”