Heart of gold at 90

Daphne Marsh was born in Benoni and celebrated her 90th birthday at the Benoni Country Club on Friday night (November 4).

Daphne Marsh celebrated her 90th birthday with loved ones at the Benoni Country Club on Friday night (November 4).

She became a member of the Benoni Country Club in 1952 – she is still a member there – and was an avid golfer for 35 years.

Marsh lives on her own in Northmead.

Daphne met her husband, Terence Marsh, in 1944 and they married in 1945.

Terence died five years ago.

Together they had two children: Cuan and Terence Marsh.

Daphne had a hairdressing business, but gave it up to spend more time with her children.

She has five grandchildren: Camy Lopez, Terence, Lee–Ann, Nicholas and Jordan Marsh – and four great-grandchildren: Kaitlin Lopez, Taryn, Kayden and Skyla Marsh.

“Daphne is a most wonderful and amazing lady, who values her family highly; family is everything to her,” said her granddaughter, Lee-Ann Marsh.

“She has a love for animals, socialising with friends, enjoys family outings and going to the Benoni Country Club for socials with friends.”

The Marsh family said she is known to have a heart of gold and is a true woman, who always dresses beautifully.

“She really is the queen of her family and we are blessed to have her in our lives,” Lee-Ann added.

Marsh is also a fan of opera music and enjoys watching sport.