Dave and Sue Jones, who are residents of Nayland House care home in Colchester, are celebrating an incredible 65 years together this Valentine’s Day.
They met in Brightlingsea on the Essex coast while in their early twenties and started dating, enjoying evenings at the cinema, dances at the village hall and visits to the local pub.
The couple married on 3rd September 1960 and honeymooned in Knaresborough, Yorkshire, where they returned year after year for holidays – subsequently with their three sons. As the boys grew older, Dave and Sue explored locations they had once only dreamed of, travelling the world together.
When the time came to think of downsizing and planning for their retirement years, Dave and Sue knew they could never bear to be parted, so they decided to move into a care home together, becoming residents of Nayland House in September 2024.
“These days we find joy in the little things,” said Dave. “Joining in with activities, sharing stories with our fellow residents and cherishing each other’s company as we always have.”
This Valentine’s Day, after 65 happy years together, Dave and Sue were joined by staff and residents at Nayland House, as well as friends and family, to celebrate their life of devotion and love together.
“The world may have changed around us,” said Sue, “but our love remains as steady and true as ever.”
