Wigan couple celebrate their diamond wedding anniversary
Joan and Vic Johnson from Abram are celebrating 60 years of marriage.
They met at Joan's place of work which was Bradshaws, on Cross Street, Hindley. Vic's brother's wife was a supervisor and a friend of Joan's.
Vic worked at WHS Talors Food Distributors, Westhoughton in which his brother was a delivery driver. He would sometimes accompany him on deliveries; hence how the pair first met.
They started courting from then on. Vic was 17 and Joan was 16. They got married when Vic was 21 and Joan 19. They married on the March 12 1966 at Wigan Register office as they couldn't afford a church wedding.
Family made up for it on their Silver wedding anniversary by sorting out a church blessing for them.
They have three children: Angela, Dean and Scott, along with seven grandchildren and a great-grandson.
They have lived a couple of times in Australia and say they have enjoyed life. They admit they have had some tough times but always had each other.
Vic was recently diagnosed with cancer but being the strong individual he is he has fought it all the way and the treatment seems to be working.
The Johnsons are looking forward to their diamond wedding anniversary and whatever the family will do to celebrate it.
Together they will be forever.