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Hold Hands and Be Committed: Bessie and Eric Mugford, 88 and 92, share a moment in their living room at the Bethany retirement home in Airdrie on Friday, Dec. 9, 2016. The Mugford’s met when Eric went to Montreal to visit friends and family and was introduced to Bessie through relatives. The couple was married on June 19, 1948, after Eric returned from serving two and a half years in the war. They lived in Montreal until they moved to Toronto in 2009. In 2015 they moved to Alberta, where all of their family lives. Eric suffered a stroke three years ago, and although it affected his speech, he is still happy and well. Together the Mugford’s have six children, twelve grandchildren, and nine great-grandchildren. Their advice for a long and happy marriage is to hold hands and be committed to one another. (Photo by Amanda Richter/The Press)
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