Pinetown parents of 10 renew golden vows

ARGUABLY Pinetown’s cutest couple, Ken and Ann McNamara recently celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary with a surprise renewal of their vows.

Ken (83) and Ann (78) first met each other at their workplace in 1966. She was the receptionist and he was working as the service manager at McCarthy.

They worked right next door to each other and just clicked.

“I asked her if she wanted to go to the drive-in, and she said yes,” said a smiling Ken.

Their relationship grew and blossomed from the first date as they tied the knot on Friday, 2 June in 1967.

They were both previously married and Ken has three children from his previous marriage and Ann had four children.

Their family continued to grow in size as together they had three children.

“All 10 of the children got along really well, right from the word go up till now. We are both very private people and our family, our children, they are our everything,” said Ann.

They are the proud grandparents of 16 and have nine great grandchildren.

“We have had an incredible life with them,” said the couple. “We would like to thank our wonderful children, all 10 of them, for who they have become.”

What was your first impression of each of other?

Ken: I was taken by how attractive she was.

Ann: I was very shy when we were introduced. I heard what an incredible man he was and I felt like I had to get to know him. I liked him the minute I saw him.

What did you like about each other?

Ken: She was a genuine person and she was always constant.

Ann: He was just such a lovely man. I got to work alongside him everyday and he was such a nice person and was always kind and helpful.

What has kept you together all these years?

Ken: She solved all of the problems that ever came up. Financially, she is a really great planner and in that department I am useless.

Ann: The main thing is that you work together on a problem. No matter what it is, we always have each other’s backs. We also make sure to keep the romance in our marriage.

Do you have any advice for married couples?

Ken: It may sound cliché but don’t go to bed angry with one another and also be tolerant of one another.

Ann: To give and take and try to have a good sense of humour.

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