Glasgow gran, 104, reunited with brother after 60 years

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 17:33 · Archive

A 104-year-old Glasgow woman has been reunited with her brother, 86, whom she had not seen for 60 years.

Susan Gair, a 104-year-old great-great-grandmother from Glasgow, has been reunited with her brother William, 86, whom she had not seen for 60 years. The pair met in Leeds on 30 August, choosing the location as a halfway point between Susan's home in Pollok and William's in London. William is Susan's only surviving sibling.

The reunion came about after William's daughter, Liz, discovered a Glasgow Times article celebrating Susan's 100th birthday and reached out to Susan's granddaughter, Lynsey. After researching the family tree online, they arranged the long-awaited meeting. The siblings had gradually lost touch after William moved to London around 60 years ago.

The family gathered at The Botanist restaurant for a Sunday roast, with Susan joined by her daughter Melissa and granddaughter Lynsey, and William accompanied by his daughter Jane, nephew Derek, great-niece Jaceyrae and great-nephew Dylan. Susan said it was 'overwhelming' to meet her brother again. Granddaughter Lynsey told Glasgow Live that after a few minutes they 'were joking and laughing away'.

Following the reunion, they plan to stay in regular contact through FaceTime and make their gathering an annual tradition.

How it is being reported

• Glasgow gran, 104, reunited with long-lost brother in heartwarming reunion after 60 years apartThe siblings gradually lost touch after William moved to London around 60 years ago.Glasgow Live · 14 Oct, 17:11
• 'Overwhelming' - Great-great-Glasgow gran, 104, reunited with brother after 60 yearsA 104-year-old great great gran says she was overwhelmed after recently being reunited with her long-lost brother.Glasgow Times · 14 Oct, 13:40

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