A former Windsor deputy mayoress celebrated her 100th birthday at the weekend surrounded by her loved ones.

Lily Hartley, wife of former deputy mayor Arthur Hartley, marked the milestone birthday at the Memorial Hall in Old Windsor after turning 100 on November 28.

The couple moved to Old Windsor in 1958 from east London for a more rural life, according to daughter Jackie Treacy, setting up their home in Meadow Way.

They became involved in the community, joining the PTA and getting involved with charity work in the village, including helping with the carnival committee.

Mrs Hartley also raised money for the local Brownies, Girl Guides, Women’s Institution and horticultural society, before becoming deputy mayoress when her husband Arthur was named deputy mayor in 1991.

Through the carnival committee, the couple formed a sub-group which helped to raise funds to build the Memorial Centre, which is why her family decided to host her landmark birthday there.

Mrs Hartley moved out of Old Windsor two years ago due to her health, moving closer to her daughter in Reading.

Mrs Treacy said: “Windsor has always been very special to our family. Old Windsor was our home for so long.

“Moving out of Old Windsor broke [Mrs Hartley’s] heart.

“We might have moved to Reading but I’m still a Windsor girl at heart.”

Speaking about her parents’ relationship, Mrs Treacy said: “They were very family oriented. My mother was one of six and my father was one of four.

“My dad was the more outgoing and social one. He was the Independent councillor on Berkshire County Council when they were at Shire Hall.

“He once held the balance of power but he couldn’t have done it without my mum. She was his rock. She supported him so well.”

Paying tribute to her mum, Mrs Treacy added: “My mum supported me and my sisters through thick and thin.

“She was a very kind and caring person and all the family admire and love her.”