Rushden couple celebrate 65 years of wedded bliss

A Rushden couple had a special visit as part of the celebrations for their 65th wedding anniversary.

Patrick and Ann Savage of Newton Road, Rushden, celebrated their blue sapphire wedding anniversary on September 3.

And on behalf of Rushden Town Council, mayor Cesare Marinaro paid the couple a socially distanced visit to congratulate them on this huge milestone and to hear their story.

The couple, who have been together for 69 years and married for 65, met at a village dance back in 1951.

Ann lived in Newton Bromswold and Patrick would cycle over from his village in Riseley to court Ann.

They married at St Peters Church, Newton Bromswold, in September 1955 and shortly after, moved into their Newton Road home where their two sons, John and Ian, were born and grew up.

Before he retired, Patrick was the drawing office manager at Timpsons press in Kettering and Ann a housewife.

They have always shared a love of animals and wildlife and enjoy spending time in their garden, feeding and watching the birds.

Cllr Marinaro said: “It was clear to see that Patrick and Ann Savage are real family people who are adored by everyone including their three grandchildren.”

Patrick, 86, and Ann, 85, celebrated their anniversary by spending a few days in Thirsk, Yorkshire, which is one of the couple’s favourite places.

They were said to be delighted when returning home to a belated celebration in the garden with tea and cake, plus a surprise visit from the Rushden mayor.

To top it off nicely, the postman also delivered an anniversary card from Her Majesty The Queen.

When asked what the secret was to a long and happy marriage, the couple both agreed that trust was a major part.

Ann said: “You have to trust each other 100 per cent, give and take is also a big factor and sometimes you have to do things you may not want to, but because the other one wants to.”

If you know someone with a big occasion coming up, whether it be a 100th birthday, golden, diamond, platinum or blue sapphire wedding anniversary, you can get in contact with Rushden Town Council so they can help them celebrate.

For more details send an email to [email protected].

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