A group of Warrnambool relatives have reached a unique milestone – celebrating a living family tree that spans five generations.
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The majority of this unique family live within a few streets of one another.
Fondly referred to as ‘Marma’, Norma Riddle, now 99, recently had the pleasure of welcoming her first great, great grandchild into the family.
Karolyn Templeton is one of Norma’s six children and the mother of Jodie Templeton. Jodie recently became a grandmother when her daughter Mollie McLean gave birth to Archie Lane just three weeks ago.
Her descendants claim Mrs Riddle’s secret to a long life is good clean living, but if you ask her she’ll tell you it’s a combination of salt, butter and lollies.
All agree the love of a close family is key.