Robert and Selena celebrate 70th wedding anniversary


Robert and Selena Black on the right of the photograph with Selina's sister Annie and the couple's friend Brian Magee on the left. The couple are celebrating their 70th wedding anniversary.	Robert and Selena Black who have been married for 70 years

A LISBURN couple are celebrating 70 years of married life together.

Robert and Selena Black were married in Lisburn Cathedral on July 14 1939 by Canon Taylor at I lam. Robert was 19 and Selina was 21.

The couple went on to adopt, foster and child mind until the past few years.

They had five children, nine grandchildren and three great grandchildren.

Ulster Star
10/07/2009