Janet Roberts, 110

Janet Roberts (born 13 August, 1901 - 6 April, 2012) was a British supercentenarian, aged 110. At the time of her death, she was the 6th oldest person in UK and the oldest person in Scotland. She lived in Craigellachie, Scotland. She was the granddaughter of William Grant, who created Gelnfiddich - The world's first and best-selling single malt. He created many other world-famous brands, including Grant's and The Balvenie. Her family has a personal wealth of around £950 million. She remembered her grandfather well. The creations of her Grandfather are still thriving under family control - having been run at various stages by Janet’s grandfather, father, brother, husband and nephew. Her younger brother, William Gordon, was groomed for a future in the distillery. She studied at both Glasgow and Edinburgh Universities, reading law at the latter. She was a dedicated 1st XI hockey player. She practised law for many years after university. She married Eric Roberts, whom she met at the firm of McGrigor Donald. Her brother William died in 1953 and after that Eric was persuaded to join the in-laws and move in to the whisky trade where he ended up becoming a director of Willian Grant & Son for 24 years and chairman for 14 years. All the time, Janet was a benign, supportive presence — promoting the business around the world with Eric. His hard work was recognised in 1974 when, with Janet at his side, he travelled to Buckingham Palace to receive the Queen’s Award for Export. Her secret to a long and happy life is 'hard work and moderation'. Throughout her marriage, she was also a devoted carer for both her mother and her sister. At the same time, she treated her devoted nieces and nephews and her growing brood of great-nieces and great-nephews as her own children and grandchildren. She lived a couple of miles from the Balvenie distillery.

EDIT: Janet Roberts sadly passed away on Good Friday 2012 (6th April, 2012) at the age of 110 years, 237 days.