Sheltered Times News and Views for Sheltered Housing residents
ISSUE 6: Autumn 2015
Sixty years of wedded bliss
then enjoy making up; we also both like the same things and enjoy each other’s company. We’re always together and never go out on our own.” Bert added: “When I first saw June I admired her as she was a lovely dancer and we’ve been doing ballroom and Latin American dancing together from then until about 11 years ago when we had to give up. “We’ve both had double hip replacements but still like to get out and about. June and Bert with their telegram from HM The Queen
“Plenty of arguments and then enjoy making up” is the recipe for 60 years of enjoyable marriage according to June Morley of Fambridge Court. Commenting after celebrating her Diamond Wedding with husband Bert and friends at a party held in the communal lounge, June Morley said: “We met at a dance at Stoke Newington in 1947 when I was 17 and found we liked the same things, especially dancing, and we’ve been together ever since. “We didn’t get married until
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1955, but spent a lot of time together. . “We’ve lived in Havering since 1957, moving to Fambridge Court in 2002, and really enjoy it here.” Queen’s Congratulations June added: “The party was really enjoyable and we got a card from the Queen congratulating us, which was really nice.” When asked what was the secret to 60 successful years of marriage, June chuckled and said: “Plenty of arguments and
The happy couple on their wedding day