HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 2006-07-27, Page 16Watsons mark 50th
It was a day of celebration
Saturday, July 22, as family and
friends were on hand to mark a
golden occasion for Joan and
Edward Watson of Blyth.
The open house was held at Trinity
Anglican Church parish hall. In
attendance for this very special day
were all the members of the weddinf
party.
Barbara Joan Whitfield of Toronto
became the bride of Edward George
Watson of Blyth on July 21, 1956 at
Blyth United Church.
. Rev. Arthur Watson officia-
ted.
The bride was the daughter of
Lewis and Violet Whitfield, while
the groom was the son of John (Jack)
and Pearl Watson.
Bridal attendants were Rose Marie
(Whitfield) Campbell, Gwen Gray
and Sandra (Owens) Sault.
The groom was attended by Jack
Watson, Roger West and Karl
Whitfield.
Flowergirl was Elizabeth
(Gummow) Van Zandvort.
Following a honeymoon trip to
Montreal and Quebec City, the
newlyweds came home to
Blyth.
Edward worked as a livestock
dealer and Joan was a teacher and
Canada Post employee.
They retired in 2004.
The couple have five children,
John, Kimberley, Jayne, Jeffrey and
Lisa.
They have been involved in
community and enjoy many
interests, Among these are the Lions
Club, fire department, church,
horticultural society and horse
racing.
Congrats
Edward and Joan Watson celebrated 50 years of marriage
at an open house in Trinity Anglican Church on Saturday
afternoon. (Vicky Bremner photo)
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Milestone
Hubert and Edelgard Hoba of Blyth were the guests of
honour at an open house in Blyth United Church on Sunday
afternoon in recognition of the couple's 50th wedding
anniversary. (Vicky Bremner photo)
Hobas celebrate golden day
Hubert and Edelgard Hoba there fro 33 years until he retired.
celebrated their 50th anniversary In 1964, the Hobas bought a farm
with family and friends at an open outside of town and stilt reside
house in Blyth United Church, there.
Sunday afternoon. They raised three sons, Ralph,
The Hobas immigrated from who lives in Merlin, Mike who lives
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at Howson's Flour Mill and worked Blyth United Church choir.
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