But that was six decades ago and life now is very different but just as happy as they look forward to celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary tomorrow.
Tying the knot at Ashbury Methodist Church on March 23, 1963, they made their home in Panania where they stayed 56 years, raising Elizabeth, Geoffrey and Julie before welcoming seven grandchildren.
Moving to independent living facility Donnington Gardens in Georges Hall a few years ago, Marj said she put their longterm happiness down to always respecting each other.
“We made a vow to love and cherish each other till death do us part and have stayed committed to that and worked through any challenges,” she said.
“We’re amazed to reach the day where we got congratulatory cards from King Charles III, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Governor-General David Hurley; we feel so blessed and happy.”
The couple will celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary at home with family.
