A Penrith-born centenarian now living in Canada experienced a worldwide showing of love as she marked her 100th birthday. 

Marjorie Try, originally from Tirril but now living in Ontario, received 282 birthday cards including Cumbria after her granddaughter posted an appeal on a Penrith Facebook group, with hopes of surprising her grandmother.

Cards came from 82 different cities and towns across multiple countries. 

Penrith's heartfelt response was more than what her family had hoped for.

News and Star: Cards mapped out for Majorie Try, including a story from the News & StarCards mapped out for Majorie Try, including a story from the News & Star (Image: Kaitlyn Williams)

Her granddaughter, Kaitlyn Williams, said: "The response from the Penrith group was absolutely incredible. So many people commented about how they knew the family, sharing stories and fond memories of my nana's late older sister, Vera, and her family in England."

Remarkably, the group remembered Majorie, revealing unexpected connections.

Sandra, one of the group members, found images of the 100-year-old and her own mother, having been close friends in their youth - unearthing pictures of the two of them in the process. 

News and Star: Majorie Try is pictured third from the left (top) next to Sandra's mother at what's believed to be a garden fete at Barton Vicarage. Majorie Try is pictured third from the left (top) next to Sandra's mother at what's believed to be a garden fete at Barton Vicarage. (Image: Kaitlyn Williams)

"I was absolutely blown away, I never expected anything like this to happen due to my birthday card request.

"On nanny's birthday, I brought the photos to show her- she loved them and thought they were so amazing. She asked if she could keep them, which of course, I said yes," Kaitlyn said. 

In 1945, Marjorie received her general nursing certificate before undergoing additional training at the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

News and Star: Majorie received her general nursing certificate in 1945Majorie received her general nursing certificate in 1945 (Image: Kaitlyn Williams)

In 1955, she moved to Canada with her husband Edward and son Tony. 

"Thank you so much to everyone who sent a card and helped my nana to celebrate this momentous occasion.

"In her words 'I didn't know I was so popular'.

"These cards will provide her with something to look at for months to come," Kaitlyn said. 

Among the globetrotting mail, birthday wishes were also extended from Canada's Mayor of Richmond Hill and the Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau as well as King Charles III.