Celebrating much-loved community volunteer and centenarian, Marj Cameron Camden Haven Camden Haven News by News Of The Area - Modern Media - February 9, 2025 Laurieton’s Torchbearers for Legacy celebrate Marj Cameron’s 100th birthday. Photo: supplied. MARJ Cameron is turning 100 this month and the Camden Haven community is making sure the celebrations last for weeks. The war widow is a much-loved volunteer who many consider “family” (see this week’s Heart of the Haven). Advertise with News of The Area today. It’s worth it for your business. Message us. Phone us – (02) 4981 8882. Email us – media@newsofthearea.com.au As a long-serving member of Torchbearers for Legacy, her achievements include being chosen as the first torch bearer on the Port Macquarie leg of the 2023 Legacy Centenary Torch Relay. General Manager of Laurieton United Services Club (LUSC) Rob Dwyer, who is a Torchbearers patron, said the “community is proud to have such a volunteer in our presence.” Torchbearers hosted the first birthday celebration on Monday, which Marj said was “a complete surprise”. Cutting a bright blue cake, she thanked the “wonderful, friendly organisation.” “I joined Torchbearers because I thought Legacy has done so much for the war widows – they are so good to us. “I thought I could give something back… and I’ve never regretted a moment.” Marj also spends countless hours supporting those who turn to Camden Haven Community at 3 when times are tough. The local charity will also celebrate Marj becoming a centenarian on 19 February at 3.15pm, behind LUSC. Those she has helped over the years are welcome to join. Marj recently shared a message with Community at 3 supporters, which explains her motivation but also speaks volumes about her values. “My lovely Christian Grandma was my inspiration during my teenage years. I lived with her while I went to High School,” she wrote. “She taught me about the importance of compassion, caring, love and always helping those in need, and she practised these in her life. “When I heard about members of our wonderful community forming Community at 3, and plans for the future, I wanted to be involved. “To be part of such a wonderful caring community was inspirational and much needed. “It has been a privilege to get to know so many wonderful people. “I look on Community at 3 as one big family caring for each other; giving hope, love, help and caring to those who need it. “But in return, receiving so much.” By Sue STEPHENSON Marj said the birthday cake ‘was a complete surprise’. Photo: supplied.
