112-year-old Guinness record holder's final chapter ends in British care home
A British super-centenarian who saw both World Wars and got birthday cards from Queen Elizabeth has passed away. **John Tinniswood**‚ recognized as worlds oldest man last spring‚ lived through over a century of history
John Tinniswood who lived through more than a century of world-changing events passed away yesterday in his north-west England care home. The long-lived Brit made it to the remarkable age of 112‚ spending his final moments with loved ones and music
Born in Liverpool when the Titanic went down‚ Tinniswood went on to experience an extra-ordinary life that included service in the Royal Army Pay Corps (where he managed supplies and money) during World War II. Around that time he met Blodwen his future wife at a dance hall; they got married in the middle of the war
His professional path led him to work as an oil-industry accountant until the early 70s. The math-loving Brit stayed sharp-minded throughout his life managing his own money matters even past age 100. Every friday he stuck to his much-loved meal: fish-and-chips‚ though he didnt follow any special eating rules
The record-holderʼs life included some note-worthy connections:
- Got birthday wishes from Queen Elizabeth for 10 straight years
- Left behind a daughter 4 grand-kids and 3 great-grand-kids
- Became worlds oldest man this past spring
You either live long or you live short‚ and you cant do much about it
His family described him as super-smart quick to decide and cool under pressure — a true gentleman who always had something interesting to say
