Prince Michael of Kent Court residents celebrate 69 years of wedded bliss

Above: Residents Tony and Pamela Brett celebrate their wedding anniversary at Prince Michael of Kent Court, in Watford.

A local couple have celebrated their 69^th wedding anniversary with the help of staff and fellow residents at Prince Michael of Kent Court, in Watford.

Care home residents Tony, and Pamela Brett, both 92 years old, were married in 1955 in a church in Harrow, London, where they lived at the time. They met at a local dance at Wembley Town Hall, in North West London, where Tony was immediately smitten with Pamela. He escorted her home to Harrow Weald and, not having enough money for a bus or train fare, he walked back home to Dollis Hill, a distance of some eight miles in a thick smog.

They recall it was

absolutely, love at first sight!

Pamela remembers what she wore on her wedding day. Along with her wedding dress, she wore an orange blossom and pearl headdress, and carried a hand sheaf of red roses and pink carnations.

Pamela and Tony Brett on their wedding day in 1955.

Pamela worked at Kodak in Harrow as a highly skilled Tracer. She was responsible for transferring original design drawings created by the draughtsmen into the final blueprints. Tony started his career in sales, and went on to become a dynamic Sales Manager before jointly running a successful security wholesale business. They went on to have two sons, and today, they have four grandchildren.

When asked what they believe is the secret to a happy, long marriage, they said:

It is realising that marriage is a partnership. It is having someone in your life and at your side to go through the good and bad times with.

They celebrated their special day at Prince Michael of Kent Court, where they have lived together for eight years, with a three course meal prepared especially for them.

Home Manager, Beverley Roberts said:

It was an honour to help Tony and Pamela celebrate their 69 years of marriage. To stick together through thick and thin for so many years is an amazing feat. They’re an inspiration!

[Summary: A couple at Prince Michael of Kent Court, in Watford have celebrated their 69^th wedding anniversary with the help of staff and fellow residents.]