Local woman beats COVID-19, celebrates 106th birthday with car parade

Aug. 4, 2020 | Sarah Heinonen
sarah@thereminder.com


Reminder Publishing photo by Sarah Heinonen

AGAWAM – Anna Fisher Jasmin has seen it all. Born in 1914, the 106-year-old Jasmin has lived through two world wars, the Great Depression, the advent of computers and now, two pandemics.

On Aug. 1, she celebrated her birthday at Heritage East in Agawam with a surprise car parade that included a police cruiser, friends, and family from as far away as Cape Cod.

“What’s the secret to living to 106?” asked Jasmin’s niece, Darlene Handy.

“Just be yourself,”?replied Jasmin, who was born one of 14 children.

After the parade, family gathered on the lawn to sing happy birthday.

Jasmin, who recently recovered from COVID-19, told the crowd of well wishers, “I’m 106. Beat that!”

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