A day away from 100th birthday, this N.S. man still volunteers with his local fire department

The Neil’s Harbour, N.S., resident was a fisherman until the age of 76. His granddaughter, Shannon Ingraham, says a clean diet is the key to his long life.

“He’s worked hard. He’s eaten all food that he has grown, hunted, fished, or, in some way, pickled, bottled. He’s eaten no processed food in his life,” says Shannon.“I drink a good drop of rum. I never used to get drunk, but I like a good drink of rum,” he says. Ron started with the Neil’s Harbour/New Haven volunteer fire department when it opened in 1972. Nearly half a century later, Ron is no longer fighting fires, but he still attends meetings and helps to head-up the department’s popular fish-and-chip suppers.“I and another fella makes all the chips. He feeds the chip machine and I cuts them up.”“When most people are getting ready to retire, he was just getting started. So that makes him one in a million,” says Billy.

Now, Ron's preparing to celebrate his 100th birthday on Saturday. When it's time to party, the birthday boy will be surrounded by family and friends, who will maintain a safe distance. For a man who's led such a long and rich life, marking a major milestone during a global pandemic seems like yet another adventure.

A true man！happy birthday！God bless you

Congrats and happy BD. You still look good and you'll live for another 20 years as long as you keep yourself active! Stay safe and healthy! Stay away Chinese virus!

Oh wow! This is amazing and heartwarming!

You the man. God bless!

Cute!!!! Happy birthday!!!

God bless🙏🏻💖

👍😊👌🙏

Happy 100th Birthday 🎂❤️

....also runs the craps table ? 🎲🎲

God bless him 💙 ThankYou

What a legend.

4UWell bravo Sir! May you have many many more such birthdays!

Well this N.S. man doesn't even look close to 100, must be the sea air!

Happy birthday, x100! 🎉 💯😘

🙏🏾🙏🏾

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