9 Aug, 2020 @ 16:12
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‘Kicking on in Coin’: Is this lifelong Liverpool fan Spain’s oldest expat?

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LIFELONG Liverpool fan,  Edmund ‘Frank’ Francis Woodhouse turns 102 at the end of the month – and says the secret to a long and happy life is ‘moderation and football’. 

Born on August 23, 1918 ‘Franky Boy’ has lived his life to the full – even serving as a flight engineer for the Royal Navy during the Second World War. 

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Frank and Selina met at a lift at the Post Office where Frank worked

He married sweetheart Selina in 1952 after a chance meeting in a lift at the Post Office where he worked. 

The pair remained happily married for over 66 years and had a son and daughter together. 

After Selina passed away in 2018, Frank moved to Coin, Malaga where he enjoys the company of friends – and cheering on Liverpool from his armchair. 

Do you know any expats celebrating some mega milestone birthdays? Email reporter kirsty@theolivepress.es

Kirsty Mckenzie

Kirsty is a journalist who has reported on news, entertainment, food and drink, travel and features since 2015. She lives in the south of Spain.
Got a story? Email kirsty@theolivepress.es

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