Britain's oldest man (110) dies

[Second Summer]

But before Reg Dean died, he revealed his secrets to a long life:

"Have good friends, religion you can trust," he said.

"My religion is about the greatest thing I have ever known. I can say that.

"Always look for the best in people, not the worst. Do things for joy, not for prize. And the last to add is become a vegetarian."

Reg Dean: Public funeral for Britain's oldest man, 110 (BBC, 11 January 2013)

The article says he became a vegetarian in his 70s because of his love for animals.

 

[mlp]

He sounds as though he was a lovely man.