A 109-year-old centenarian who took up badminton in her 70s and played for more than two decades has died at home.
Lim Ah Choo (transliterated from Chinese) died at about 4pm on Feb 23 at the age of 109, according to Shin Min Daily News. She had eight children, 20 grandchildren, and 17 great-grandchildren.
Her granddaughter, Chen Siyan (transliterated), 30, said Lim was born in Hainan, China. After living through two world wars, she travelled to Singapore in the 1950s.
She reared pigs in the Serangoon area until the 1980s, when the Government acquired the land. She then retired and became a full-time homemaker.
Maintained healthy lifestyle after retirement
Her youngest daughter, 62-year-old Ms Foo (transliterated), said her mother had enjoyed cycling. She would often ride from her home in Serangoon to Bishan–Ang Mo Kio Park, where she practised tai chi, before buying daily necessities nearby and cycling home.
As she grew older, her family became concerned about her safety while cycling outdoors and bought her a stationary exercise bike so she could continue exercising at home.
