Eric Grayston blows out the candles on his birthday cake in celebration of his 102nd birthday on Sept. 30. Grayston was accompanied by family and friends at the party, held Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Seniors’ Resource Centre in Salmon Arm. (Photo contributed)

Eric Grayston blows out the candles on his birthday cake in celebration of his 102nd birthday on Sept. 30. Grayston was accompanied by family and friends at the party, held Tuesday, Sept. 24 at the Seniors’ Resource Centre in Salmon Arm. (Photo contributed)

Salmon Arm’s Eric Grayston celebrates 102

Early party held for Shuswap centenarian at Seniors Resource Centre

Eric Grayston blows out the candles on his birthday cake in celebration of his 102nd birthday on Monday, Sept. 30. Grayston was accompanied by family and friends at the party, held in advance on Tuesday, Sept. 24, at the Seniors’ Resource Centre in Salmon Arm. (Photo contributed)

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