An Enfield woman who lived in north London for more than 50 years has been remembered fondly by friends and family.

Gladys Moore, who worked at St Ann’s Hospital in St Ann’s Road, Tottenham and lived in the area for more than half a century, died on February 13 aged 103. Her funeral was held at the end of February.

Originally from Guyana, Gladys came to England in 1961 to join other members of her family, originally living in Crouch End before settling in Tottenham.

Mrs Moore celebrated her 100th birthday in 2012 at the Royal Chace Hotel in The Ridgeway, Enfield with friends and relatives from all over the world.

At her 100th birthday celebration Gladys raised £815 for Barnado's childrens charity by asking people to make donations rather than buy her presents.

Gladys was an active and popular member of the Tottenham community after her retirement from St Ann’s Hospital and people paid tribute to her at the funeral reception by enjoying her favourite drink, Ginger Wine, and listening to one of her favourite pieces of music, Dancing Queen by ABBA.

Gladys had visited Millfield Theatre in Silver Street, Enfield at the age of 96 and seen an ABBA tribute band and said “I feel so young after listening to that music as, in the 1970s, I looked after a little girl and we both loved to dance to that song”.

Mrs Moore last visited Millfield at the age of 101 accompanied by three generations of her family when they took her to see ‘Mother Goose’ the pantomime.

At the funeral reception held in Enfield over £500 was raised for the Alzheimer’s Society at her request.

Mrs Moore’s granddaughter Joan Bayman said: “Gladys will be sadly missed by all who knew her.

“Her quick, jovial smile and generous, caring personality will always be remembered.”

Gladys leaves behind a sister, Irene, who is 106 years old, a daughter, five grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren and three great, great grandchildren.