A Whitleigh couple had their very own Platinum Jubilee when they celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary with family and friends.
Childhood sweethearts Leonard and Madeleine Palmer have lived in the same house for over 60 years on Bodmin Road, Whitleigh. The couple met at a youth club in 1948, were married at St Jude’s Church in 1952 and celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary on June 7. They have two daughters Sue and Judith.
Leonard, who is 95 and Madeleine, aged 90, were both born and raised in Plymouth and have lived and worked in the city all their lives.
Leonard worked at the Devonport Dockyard for over 40 years while Madeleine spent over 30 years working at Dingles, now known as House of Fraser. They used to be avid ballroom dancers and loved travelling.
They still love each other very much and live independently in their own home – and still enjoy going out for lunches, giving Madeleine the chance for a spot of retail therapy.
