There is no doubting the unique relationship shared between twins. Numerous
studies throughout the years have shown this obvious bond that twins—whether
fraternal or identical—share with one another. The relationship between
twins has even been demonstrated in studies to prolong lifespan, which is
thought to be a result of the comfort and social support that come from
knowing that someone else has your back at all times.
This lifespan is demonstrated by one pair of twins. David Mosher and Winnie
Mosher Merrill, who are both from Brunswick, Maine, celebrated their
milestone 80th birthdays together in January 2019. Even though they were
thrilled to be able to commemorate their birthdate, one very important
guest—their mother, who is 103 years old—took center stage.
Their mother, Helen Mosher, joined the celebration with her kids and saw
them blow out their candles. The twins, who were beaming because they could
still share their happiness with their mother, were joined by friends and
relatives for the celebration.
In her lifetime, Helen has seen a lot. However, it is evident that
attending her twins' 80th birthday party was one of her life's high points.
As their loved ones surrounded them and sang "Happy Birthday," David and
Winnie were unable to contain their joy. The adorable event was even
captured on camera for everyone to see.
For the Moshers, 2019 began on a positive note, but tragedy would strike by
year's end.
The first daughter in a family of ten, Helen was born on September 17,
1915, in Vale, South Dakota. Helen died away on December 16, 2019, following
the celebration for her twins' 80th birthday.
An obituary written by Central Maine described Helen's lengthy and active
life. The respected matriarch "mothered more than 80 direct decedents, each
of whom carries her enduring legacy of grace, piety and generosity,"
according to the publication.
Before discussing her family background, it stated that her "lifetime in
Maine transcended the tribulations of living history through the Great
Depression and multiple wartime services, to which she was no stranger as
her Gold Star family gave handsomely to the causes of our nation."
"After falling in love with Charles Mosher, she left her family's house in
Windsor and moved into their first home in Benton Station, where they raised
a family, before relocating to their last home, which was located on the
edge of China Lake. They spent the summers in little cottages on Pine Point
on China Lake hosting frequent family reunions and their exponentially
growing grandkids. It was here that they lived out their later years in the
company of the large family they bore.
Along with the twins, Helen also had an older son named Richard, and all
three of them were still alive at the time of her death. Her "emphasis on
education, family history, and summers on China Lake with heavy cookie jar
lids, eating white perch for supper, listening to Red Sox games on the
radio, motor boats, painted rocks leading to the shore, slamming screen
doors, the aromatic scent of pine needles, and always her humming melodies
somewhere in the house not far away" were how they remembered her.
The twins will always remember their mother's unique 80th birthday thanks
to their recollections.
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