Janet, 84, and Brian Stockton, 86, celebrated their blue sapphire anniversary on November 7 of this 12 months at Haxby Corridor Care Dwelling in Haxby – surrounded by household and pals.
The pair met in round 1957 whereas attending Tadcaster Younger Conservative Membership. Throughout that point, Brian was a trainee solicitor and Janet labored for Yorkshire Insurance coverage Co in Lendal – with the pair turning into shut pals and spending time collectively, earlier than their relationship blossomed right into a romance.
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They married on November 7, 1959, at St Marys Church in Tadcaster earlier than taking their Honeymoon journey all the way down to London on Armistice weekend the place they watched the parade earlier than Brian took Janet on a tour of the regulation courts.
Shortly after tying the knot, the younger couple moved to Newark on Trent and Northallerton, earlier than settling in Allerthorpe – simply exterior of Pocklington.
Exterior of their marriage, they each led a wealthy life – spending a whole lot of time volunteering for The Spherical Desk and the Rotary Membership. Brian served as President of the Yorkshire Legislation Society, whereas Janet was an beginner actress and ran facet companies as an Avon Woman and a Tupperware rep.
On what retains their marriage comfortable, Janet mentioned: “The key is to at all times be pals.”
The couple celebrated with a celebration with their household the place they had been showered with presents and playing cards, together with a particular card from King Charles and Camilla.
