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Grenadian couple celebrates 60 years of marriage

This story was posted 3 years ago
27 January 2020
in Feature, Video
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by Curlan Campbell, NOW Grenada

  • Phillip and Bernadette Johnson celebrate diamond wedding anniversary
  • Secret to successful marriage: Confidence in each other’s love

The sanctity of marriage has certainly lost some of its significance in today’s society but based on the advice of this adorable Grenadian couple, once tolerance, respect, and love for your partner can be maintained within a relationship, then a healthy long-lasting marriage can be assured.

Most certainly Phillip and Bernadette Johnson are well-positioned to give sound advice to young couples as they are celebrating their diamond anniversary, marking 60 years since they took their vows.

Reminiscing on the time she laid eyes on her future husband, Bernadette remembers falling in love at first sight, and after almost three years of dating, they both sealed their love with a kiss and said “I do” at the St Patrick RC Church in Sauteurs on 10 January 1960. At the time of her marriage, Bernadette, from Chantimelle, St Patrick was 22 years old, while Phillip who resided at Perdmontemps, St David was 24. Both decided to migrate to the United Kingdom, Phillip in April 1960 and Bernadette a year later.

“Sometimes it’s rough but you have to believe in yourself and believe in the person that you marry and that is my comment to young people of today,” Bernadette said.

60 years later their love has not changed. The Johnsons in their 80s celebrated their milestone by returning to Grenada and marked the occasion surrounded by family and friends. Daughter Sandra treated them to a day pass at True Blue Bay Resort where they started the day with breakfast. Many couples at the restaurant congratulated them and wished them many more fruitful years ahead.

Sandra said, “It makes me feel absolutely fantastic as a woman, I have got two amazing parents who have been role models for so many people and throughout my years growing up, they have been a mother and father to so many people. I am so proud to be here today to just be with my parents and celebrate their 60th wedding anniversary. It is such a milestone because certain people don’t even live to see 60, but to have a union which is so strong for 60 years is an absolute blessing.”

Phillip Johnson was a well-known steelband player and has dedicated much of his life entertaining crowds in England with his band Paradise, a name given to the band after entertaining the Queen of England at a gala event. He admits that his popularity as a musician garner him much attention from other females, but this did not distract him from the fact that he loved his wife.

So, exactly what is their secret to maintaining a successful marriage for the past 60 years? Phillip offered free advice to younger couples. “[I] and my wife does have misunderstanding but we never let it carry over into the next day…If you see someone talking to your wife or husband, don’t be jealous. Have that confidence as long as you know that you love her and that she loves you, you all we carry on until the man we name God take each other away.”

Phillip hopes that he and Bernadette can both live to see 100 years, so they can continue to celebrate their love for as long as they both shall live.

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Comments 12

  1. John Crow says:
    3 years ago

    This is such an inspiring story. God bless! Congratulations! Oh how great thou art.

    Reply
  2. David Nunoo says:
    3 years ago

    Congratulations to a lovely couple and I am honoured to have known this sweet family who deserve all the greatness coming their way. Dad and Oi! May you continue to love one another and may the good Lord grant you long life….

    Reply
  3. Rachel pace says:
    3 years ago

    Congratulations on your Milestone. Wishing you many more…

    Reply
  4. Rachel pace says:
    3 years ago

    Congratulations on your Mikestone. Wishing you many more…

    Reply
  5. Bernadette Thomas-Alexis says:
    3 years ago

    Congratulations to a beautiful couple very good its amazing god had bind you two together. Thanks for the advice and the blessings have a wonderful vacation in Grenada. Also for raising such a beautiful and caring daughter.

    Reply
  6. Victoria Namara says:
    3 years ago

    Congratulations beautiful couple

    Reply
  7. Roma says:
    3 years ago

    Beautiful story …….. may they long continue!!!

    Reply
  8. Divine says:
    3 years ago

    I love you it,your family is blessed sir .
    Hope your milestone become a treasure for our youth.
    Thank for sharing

    Reply
    • Florence Charles says:
      3 years ago

      How seet,
      They are truly bless congratulations to you both.

      Reply
  9. Diana hall says:
    3 years ago

    Congratulations!

    Reply
    • Meryl Lalsee says:
      3 years ago

      Congratulations. Very very nice

      Reply
  10. Rose Charles says:
    3 years ago

    Great example, i love this . Congratations
    Well said

    Reply

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