The last living founder of a West 琉璃神社 sawmill died earlier this week.

Eunice Gorman, one of the co-founders of the Gorman Bros Lumber, died on Thursday (Sept. 16). She had just celebrated her 100th birthday 24 days ago, according to the company鈥檚 social media.

鈥淓unice passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by members of her family, who were singing hymns of faith to ease her passing,鈥� the company said.

鈥淪he had celebrated her 100th birthday only 24 days ago and has spent the last weeks reflecting on an incredible life lived.鈥�

To celebrate her 100th birthday, employees from all Gorman sites were treated to goods from local bakeries. Over 1,000 employees also signed a birthday card for her, congratulating her on a long life.

鈥淓unice was delighted to get a letter from Queen Elizabeth (II) herself, congratulating her on her 100th birthday,鈥� the company said.

鈥淓unice, like the other founders, always believed that family and community were important.鈥�

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