Grandmother wins £1 million lottery prize playing late husband’s lucky numbers – AOL
A grandmother and her two children have secured a £1 million lottery win, playing numbers originally chosen years ago by her late husband.
Rose Tresadern, an 80-year-old retired office manager from near Southend in Essex, shared the significant prize with her son Barry, 52, and daughter Julie, 57.
The family syndicate continued to play the Lotto numbers – one, four, 12, 15, 39, and bonus ball 48 – which belonged to Mrs Tresadern’s husband, Derek.
Mr Tresadern, a former business analyst, passed away last year at the age of 83 after a brief illness, shortly after celebrating his diamond wedding anniversary with Rose.
Their dedication paid off in the draw on 18 April, when their chosen combination matched five main numbers out of six and the bonus ball.
Mrs Tresadern said it felt like Derek Tresadern was “still looking out for us”.
She plans to allocate some of her share of the winnings towards a retirement home better suited to her mobility needs. Additionally, Mrs Tresadern intends to purchase a new ring as a poignant reminder of her beloved late husband.
Retired office manager Rose Tresadern, 80, from near Southend in Essex, said it felt like Derek Tresadern was ‘still looking out for us’ (PA)
“We carried on playing the numbers because they reminded us of Derek,” said Mrs Tresadern.
“Winning £1 million never even crossed our minds.
“I don’t even know what all the numbers meant to Derek but whatever they represent, they have turned out to be very lucky for us.
“It honestly feels like he’s still looking out for us.
“I know he’d be over the moon.”
Mrs Tresadern was at home alone when she discovered the win and immediately called her son.
“I rang Barry straight away, I could hardly speak,” she said.
“They thought something terrible had happened.
“When I told them we’d won £1 million, there was just silence.
“None of us could believe it.”
(L-R) Julie Tresadern, Rose Tresadern and Barry Tresadern who scooped £1 million on the lottery after playing numbers chosen by the late Derek Tresadern (Local Library)
Mrs Tresadern said the win “changes everything” and she plans to move into a more suitable home together with her Maltese dog, Amira.
“With my mobility issues, I need somewhere to live that’s easier to manage,” she said.
“Now I’ll have comfort, independence and peace of mind.
“It’s such a relief.”
She continued: “I want to buy a new engagement ring.
“Derek bought me a second ring years after our original one wore out, but that’s become damaged too.
“I’ll repair it, but I’d love a new one as well.
“Something special to remind me of him.”
Barry Tresadern, of Purley, south London, and Julie Tresadern, of Basildon, Essex, have yet to decide what to do with their share of the winnings.
Kathy Garrett, senior winners’ adviser at Allwyn, operator of The National Lottery, said: “Huge congratulations to Rose, Barry and Julie on this incredible win.
“There’s something truly special about the fact Derek chose the winning numbers many years ago and that the family continued playing them to honour him.”
The trio won £1 million on April 18 after matching five main numbers and one bonus ball on the Lotto draw.
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