50th Wedding Annversary Dec. 28,2021

On this day in 1971 Gladys and I were married in the old Sacred Heart Church in Marystown on a cold, windy and stormy day. It seems like only yesterday - time sure flies. 

We held a little reception for our families at my mom & dad's place in Marystown. There aren't too many photos but we have held on to a few which I posted below. As well there are a few from throughout the years that we came across. A few are from a little album someone put together for our 25th anniversary. You will also see below a little poem that our niece Sandra Lee wrote for us. 

We have been fortunate to both have come from very large families - Gladys from a family of 13 children and me from one of 12. That has never been more evident than in the past 8+ years since Cheryl was first diagnosed. They along with our extended families have always and continue to support us in anyway they can. As well we have been very fortunate to have met and become friends with so many of Cheryl's friends. You will never know how often an email, a text, a call or a card have made our day. It's always so nice to hear from each and everyone of you. Cheryl was always afraid that she would be forgotten - I don't think that will happen in our or your lifetime. God Bless  you all.

Thank you for reading this and thanks for being nice to us.

All the best for a healthy and prosperous New Year in 2022. Hopefully things will ease with the pandemic and we will be able to see one another freely.

Barry & Gladys

                December 28, 1971                                                        December 28, 2021

Below are a few other wedding photos as well as a few taken throughout the past 50 years.

Walking down the aisle.

Wedding Party

L to R: Gladys's dad Michael, her mom Annie, her sister Mary, Gladys, Me, my brother Pat, my mom Priscilla, my dad Alfred

First Dance

Cutting the cake.

At the altar - Pat, me, Gladys & Mary

This photo was taken during Christmas in 1973. Cheryl seems a little tired.

Taken at Wong's in Marystown, not sure when.

Not sure when this one was taken but it was at home here in Marystown. I'm sure she wouldn't appreciate it today. :-)

This one was taken on our 40th Anniversary - wow, 10 years ago!

From looking at my hair it was taken quite a few years ago! :-)

Taken at Cheryl's Dalhousie Grad in 1994

Below is a little poem written for us by our niece Sandra Lee on the occasion of our 25th Anniversary in 1996. Thought it was kind of cute and you would get a kick out of reading it. Enjoy.