Bev & John's 60th wedding anniversary

Beverley and John Ritchie's 60^th wedding anniversary...

MiCare residents Beverley and John Ritchie marked their 60^th wedding anniversary on the 24^th of September, 2020. They were delighted to receive recognition of this event from the Queen, the Prime Minister and the Governor General of Australia. 

Beverley and John met at St Luke's Church in Yarraville where they subsequently married on the 24^th September 1960. 

They initially lived with John's parents for 4 years. During this time, they saved hard and purchased land in Heathmont where they built a home for their son and two daughters. 

John was employed as an electrician and later as a teacher for technical trade. Beverley regarded him as "a great provider. Our three children adore him and so do I". 

The couple lived in Heathmont for 25 years after which they downsized to Mt Evelyn. After another, Beverley' s health began to decline so they moved to a smaller unit in Croydon where they lived approximately for 8 years. They next relocated to MiCare' s 741 Retirement Living apartments in Kilsyth. Within 12 months, Beverley and John' s declined to the point that Beverley moved across the road into full-time care at MiCare' s Margriet Manor.  

Beverley and John have both led busy and fulfilled lives, raising their children and spending time with their grandchildren. Once John retired, the couple embarked on  a round the world trip which lasted for 3 wonderful months. It was a highlight in their lives, second only to the birth of their children! 

Today, the couple are both well and are looking forward to their next 60 years together! Owing to the current COVID restrictions, they have not been able to celebrate this milestone with their children and grandchildren, but they hope to do so as soon as possible!

Please join us in congratulating this lovely couple on 60 wonderful years of marriage!