Meet Clarence and Carroll -- the two brothers remain in the home they were born in, living simply, working hard and taking each day with humour.
Clarence, 91, and Carroll Dorey, 89, say they’ve experienced the good times and bad times together in their home in Walden, N.S.
“There were seven boys, two girls. The first was born, she only lived…six months,” says Clarence.
The pair never married. The brothers say they intend on living in the family home for the rest of their lives.
Both men worked in the woods all of their lives, but Carroll developed a reputation as a talented cook in the years he had to look after their mother.
“I made pies, cookies, cake, bread, I made my own bread, and now I can't do that,” Carroll says.
With help from family and friends the two continue to live independently.
Parts of their house date back to 1860 and the original Dorey family came to Nova Scotia from France in 1752.
The brothers worked on the farm with oxen, milk cows and steers before they could afford mechanization and subsistence farming.
Both men have certificates honouring their long service as volunteer firefighters and fundraising efforts.
“We always helped out wherever we could, we all give donation every year to the fire hall,” says Clarence.
“My favourite memories growing up was huntin' and fishin’,” says Carroll.
The brothers have filled the house with boxing matches, delicious cooked meals and laughter over the years… all at each other's side.
With files from CTV Atlantic’s Ron Shaw.
