East Preston couple mark 65 YEARS of marriage with romantic lunch
A care home in East Preston organised a special day for one of their residents and his wife who celebrated their 65th wedding anniversary.
Published 22nd May 2023, 15:06 BST
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Sandy Croll, a resident at The Martlets, in Fairlands, and his wife Jean were delighted to find staff at the home had organised a romantic lunch for their sapphire anniversary.
The couple met in 1954 and got married in Broadwater Church, near Worthing, four years later.
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Following two years of national service, Sandy re-joined his wife and set up home in Worthing, having two sons and a daughter. Sandy worked for British Rail and Jean worked in accounting.
Service manager Jess Geall said: “It has been an absolute pleasure to help Sandy and Jean mark this wonderful occasion, they are a wonderful couple and it was lovely to be a part of it.”