Celebrating 65 years with a cruise

A local couple celebrated their 65^th wedding anniversary with a cruise of France, Northern Spain and Portugal.

Peter and Elaine Webber, who live in Berriew, were married at the age of 21 at St Albans Church, Harrow on August 22, 1959. The couple have two sons, Paul and Philip Webber and four grandchildren.

To celebrate their wedding anniversary whilst on a cruise ship, the couple enjoyed a champagne breakfast and dinner at the captain’s table.

Entrepreneur Peter established cancer diagnostics company CellPath, Newtown, which was later run by his sons until the company was sold to American company, StatLab Medical Products, in 2022.

Peter’s secret for a long and happy marriage: “We are both tolerant people and we have worked hard over the years. I was immersed in my businesses and Elaine was busy looking after the family.”

They both love cruising – the blue sapphire anniversary cruise was their 18^th – and they also owned a holiday home in Florida for many years.

Last November, the couple were on board The Spirit of Discovery cruise ship when it was hit by a severe storm in the Bay of Biscay which left 100 passengers with injuries.

Peter said at the time: “I learned at school about the terror of the Bay of Biscay but I never thought I would live to experience it!” 

Saga Cruises fully refunded the cost of that cruise.

PICTURE: Peter and Elaine Webber who celebrated their 65^th wedding anniversary with a cruise.