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A VALENTINE
LOVE STORY
Ann and Derek Cranch met in 1948, were
married in 1953 and have been together
ever since. Married over 60 years, and still
as in love today as they were then, one can
only wonder to the secret of their Success.
Now residing in Banora Point, Ann and
Derek met when they were 15 and 17
respectively in London. After a couple of
initial hiccups and a fantastic proposal
from Derek to Ann which was “You are
luscious, do you want to get married” Their
journey began. Once they were married,
they emigrated to Australia. Ann left her
Mother to come to Australia with Derek
and his family. This being the ultimate show
of the love she felt, as unfortunately , Ann
never saw her mother Jessie again. They
soon built their home and settled, Firstly in
Melbourne and then up to the Gold Coast,
where it was warmer, and Derek could
cope with chronic