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Stamp issue celebrating late centenarian presented to his children

The family of the late Mr. Wellesley Howell was presented with a framed set of the Cayman Islands Postal Service (CIPS) stamp issue featuring the beloved community icon on 29 November.

Wellesley Howell featured on new stamp

Two new stamps have been released to honour the late Wellesley Howell, who passed away last year at the age of 106.

Flags fly half-mast for Wellesley Howell

National flags at all government buildings have been lowered to half-mast today (6 Aug.) out of respect for Wellesley Howell, who passed away on 23 July at the age of 106.

Remembering Wellesley Howell

Cayman’s oldest person Wellesley Augustus Howell may have passed away, but the memories he left behind and his music will continue to live on in the hearts of those whose lives he touched.

Wellesley Howell, Cayman’s oldest person, passes away at 106

Cayman's oldest man, Wellesley Augustus Howell, has passed away, at the age of 106.

Cayman shoemaker turns 105

Cayman’s oldest man, shoemaker and saxophonist Wellesley Howell, turned 105 on Tuesday. “Only God almighty can answer the question of my long life; it’s in...

Cayman’s oldest man celebrates 104th birthday

Looking as spry as ever, shoemaker Wellesley Howell, born Jan. 7, 1915, celebrated his 104th birthday at his Shedden Road shop on Monday.

Celebrating Cayman’s centenarians

Cayman is fortunate to have several residents who have lived for 100 years and more. Cayman Compass reporter Jewel Levy has compiled profiles of many of Cayman’s centenarians through meetings and interviews with them and their loved ones, as they celebrated birthdays over the years. Here, some share the secrets to their long lives and others look back at what a century of change has wrought.

EDITORIAL – An overflowing cakeful of candles to our Cayman centenarians

Spending time with those older, and almost always wiser, among us is often enlightening and always fulfilling.

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