Diamond anniversary celebrations for Three Bridges couple

Robert and Linda Stannard are marking 60 years of marriage today (April 2).

Both were born in Carshalton, Sutton, and Mrs Stannard – then Linda Davis – moved to Crawley in about 1955 as her father had a job at Edwards, where she would go on to work as a typist.

Mr Stannard moved to Mason Road, one of the bungalows, after moving out from his family home, and worked as a service engineer for Rank Xerox.

The couple have four children, seven grandchildren, and five great-grandchildren, with two more on the way.

Mrs Stannard will also be celebrating her 80th birthday on April 26.

The family was arranging a party to celebrate, but due to the coronavirus pandemic, they are hoping to celebrate later in the year.

Their family said: “Congratulations to mum and dad on your diamond wedding anniversary, it is a shame we cannot be with you in person but we cannot wait to celebrate later in the year. All our love from Dave and Sue, Juliette and Derek, Keith and Mandi, Maria and Ian, and all the grandchildren and great grand children.”