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June And Doug Dredge Celebrate 70 Years Together
Hinchinbrooke locals June and Doug Dredge are celebrating their 70th anniversary this week, after a lifelong love story.
The pair met at school as teenagers and soon fell in love. They moved from Sydney to the Hinchinbrook region 23 years ago, where they now are full-fledged, integrated members of the community.
Their marriage bore three wonderful children, and seven beautiful grandchildren.
When asked the secret to a long, love-filled marriage, June gave simple, but profound advice:
“You just keep going.”
Whether you agree or disagree she says, “You take life as it comes, together.”
The secret is to maintain trust in the foundations of your relationship and don’t worry if your marriage fluctuates as through the ups and the downs, know that the love will always be there, and every obstacle will pass.
June says spiritedly that sometimes “Life sucks - but just get on with it! Don’t worry - it will come back around.”
Their long relationship is testament to the deep bonds that tie families in our community; a shining example of shining example of choosing love, every day, and walking through life with your most cherished companion by your side.
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