A woman in her 80s, Rose Tresadern, hit the £1 million jackpot in the National Lottery using the numbers her late husband had chosen before his passing. Rose, along with her son and daughter, matched the winning numbers in the draw, securing the life-changing prize.

Rose’s husband, Derek Tresadern, a former business analyst who passed away at 83, had picked the winning numbers years ago. The family decided to keep playing those numbers even after Derek’s death, as a way to honor his memory.

When Rose discovered the win at home, she immediately shared the news with her son, Barry, who was left speechless by the unexpected windfall. The winning numbers in the draw were 1, 4, 12, 15, 39, and bonus ball 48.

Rose expressed that the prize money would allow her to move into a more suitable retirement home given her mobility issues. She also plans to buy a new engagement ring in memory of her late husband, Derek.

Barry and Julie, Rose’s children, are still considering how they will use their share of the winnings. The National Lottery operator’s senior winners’ adviser congratulated the family on their remarkable win, highlighting the special connection to the numbers chosen by Derek many years ago.