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Oldest Man In Town

Friday, July 20, 2012

Portsmouth Man Celebrates 108th Birthday! [VIDEO]

Zenon "Babe" St. Laurent, the oldest man in town and nearly oldest in state, celebrated his 108th birthday by dancing the waltz on Thursday, July 19.

Can you imagine living 108 years? What about dancing? Believe it or not, one Portsmouth man is still dancing, playing guitar in a band and shooting billiard pool at 108-years-old.  Zenon "Babe" St. Laurent, an Island Park resident, celebrated his 108th birthday with a party on Thursday.  St. Laurent says he's made it to 108 because he "has the will to live."  A luncheon was held in Babe's honor Thursday at the senior center, where dozens gathered to congratulate the oldest person in town.  St. Laurent was all smiles as he viewed a white-frosted sheet cake that displayed the words "Happy 108th Birthday Babe." He also requested a waltz be played by the performer. He also took more than one spin around the dance floor — at 108!  Check out the…

Diane Silvia

5:30 pm on Friday, July 20, 2012

Wow 108 Happy Birthday, & still living in your own home, God bless   more ›

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