The world's oldest known woman,  , died on Thursday, passing away peacefully in her sleep. She earned the distinction as the oldest living woman when 116-year-old of , died on December 11, 2006. Bertrand was born on September 16, 1891 in , a town in  's , and lived there for the majority of her life. She was the oldest of six children, and never married. She moved to Montreal after the death of her parents, and later moved into a nursing home. Bertrand will be buried in Coaticook. 
The world's oldest known woman, Montrealer , died on Thursday, passing away peacefully in her sleep. She earned the distinction as the oldest living woman when 116-year-old of Tennessee, U.S.A. died on December 11, 2006. Bertrand was born on September 16, 1891 in , a town in Quebec 's , and lived there for the majority of her life. She was the oldest of six children, and never married. She moved to Montreal after the death of her parents, and later moved into a nursing home. Bertrand will be buried in Coaticook. Sister links
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