Parra News June 21 2022

LOCAL NEWS
Respect, no grudges: Ted and
Erica reveal their marriage tips
ELLIE BUSBY
Fresh off their 60th wedding anniversary,
western Sydney locals Ted and
Erica Roberts are sharing their secret
to a long-lasting and happy marriage.
The couple originally met in Sydney while
playing social tennis in the 1960’s and with a
13-year age gap between them, Mrs Roberts
patiently waited for Mr Roberts to make the
first move.
“We played tennis for quite a while and after
many, many months I said to my Mum, ‘I have
met a very nice man on the tennis court – I
wish he would ring me up and take me out’,”
she said.
“That same afternoon, he rang me up and
organised to take me out. I can’t even tell you
how I felt!”
Looking back on their lives together, Mrs
Roberts said she couldn’t have asked for
a better husband. Mr Roberts worked as a
solicitor for over 50 years until he was in his
80’s while Mrs Roberts looked after their three
children and the house and taught in kindergarten.
The couple made their lives in the western
suburbs, with Mr Roberts working at Pendle
Hill and Wentworthville. He attended high
school at Parramatta High School, where his
three children were later students.
Ted and Erica Roberts celebrating their 60th wedding anniversary on a date at Cabrini.
And the secret to a marriage that stands the
test of time? According to Mrs Roberts, it’s not
holding a grudge.
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we only wanted to marry once,” she said.
“When we had our differences, we would
just move on, another day is another day and
we just worked it out.”
Work it out they did, with the couple celebrating
their 60th anniversary at aged care
service provider Bolton Clarke Cabrini, which
Mr Roberts is a resident of.
Amid COVID-19 lockdowns and restrictions,
their family and the team at Cabrini worked
hard to arrange a special luncheon for the
two. As the couple enjoyed their date, photos
of 19-year-old Mrs Roberts and 32-year-old Mr
Roberts adorned the table, a reminder of how
far they’ve come.
“All I wanted was a date with my husband,
so being able to celebrate together was very
special,” Erica said.
The highlight for Mr Roberts was definitely
dessert.
“We had a tiramisu cake which Ted liked
so much he had three pieces! But he’s 92 now
and every now and again a treat doesn’t hurt.
I can’t say no, he’s the love of my life,” Mrs
Roberts said.
“We’ve had our ups and downs, but we’ve
had a wonderful life. He might not remember
as much now, but I take each day as it comes
and give him all the love I can give him.”
For those also looking to tie the knot, Mrs
Roberts shares some sage advice.
“One big word, respect. Respect is so important,”
she said.
“Share and care for one another, that’s what
I always said to all of my family, once you do
that life will be so much better.”
Big anniversary coming up? Let us know!
Email Ellie.Busby@parranews.com.au.
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