Consumer Spotlight - Henry May

You may have guessed PACS' amazing client Henry May is a bit of a staff favourite, but we couldn't resist sharing this fab photo and story in honour of his recent 100th Birthday .... PACS has many clients with rich life experiences, send us a message if you would like to nominate someone!

Chatting with our Central Coast veteran, Henry May, always brings a smile to your face. It’s hard to take in all he has seen and done, yet he is upbeat and philosophical about life.

Having just turned 100, he enjoyed lunch with a few close friends and was overwhelmed with letters from The Queen, the Prime Minister and the Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, as well as a multitude of cards and well wishes from family and friends.

Mr May just renewed his driver’s licence and loves to garden, cook, shop and walk every day. He was a keen golfer, tennis player and cyclist, but now lists his main hobbies as talking, gardening and dining out every week with close friends.

One of his favourite childhood memories is climbing the hill behind his house in Punchbowl and watching the Sydney Harbour Bridge being built. He walked over it just before it was officially opened in 1932.



Having served with the 35th Battalion in Papua New Guinea during World War II we will leave the final word to our Minister for Veterans’ Affairs, Darren Chester … “On behalf of all Australians, I wish to express our gratitude for your service during WWII. Please accept our heartfelt thanks for the part you played in securing the freedom and way of life all Australians enjoy today.”