Extrodinary man...extrodinary life. Born one of 16 children (and only one of six to survive) in 1895. Survived Black Flu epidemic of early 20th century, and served as a medic and stretcher-bearer for the Royal British Army during World War I. Survived gunshot wounds and explosives during his tour of duty, while attending to dead and dying soldiers in numerous battles, including Galipoli and Ypes. Witnessed first hand the most savage and brutal battles in human history. Went on to become a successful London dentist after the war, and marrying his first wife, Estelle Abrahams, in the 1920's. His only child, Vivienne, was born to him in 1931, and within a year of her birth, his wife passed away. Remarried Renee in the 1930's, and withstood yet another world war, enduring nightly Nazi raids, which tore the roof off of his London home twice. Mr. Rothe retired from his practice in the 1960's, and moved to the south coast of England to the seaside resort town of Eastbourne. The flat was located right on the English Channel which afforded a spectacular view of the coastline and surrounding hillsides. In 1966, Vivienne married Albert Barloga, and blessed Maurice with two grandchildren, Mitchell and Karen. In 1978, Renee, who had been suffering from cancer for quite some time, passed away peacefully. During the 80's and 90's, Vivienne and her family would visit several times, and Maurice kept active during this period by walking up to five miles per day. Maurice was definately blessed with a tremendous constitution evidenced by his daily diet (eggs, cream, wine) and low blood pressure. In August of 1995, on the eve of his 100th birthday, many family members, who were scattered all over most of the world, gathered in Eastborne to celebrate Maurice and his wonderful life. Upon his birthday the following month, Queen Elizabeth II sent a congratulatory note. The following year, time finally took its toll, and Maurice quietly passed away. His remains were cremated, and most of them scattered in the English Channel right outside of his longime flat. Later, Vivienne bought a bench outside of his flat with his name inscribed upon it.