RESIDENTS from a care home in Wirral have shared their secret to a “happy marriage” this Valentine’s Day.

Jeffrey Spooner, 83, and Jean Spooner, 84, both live at County Homes Care Home on New Hey Road in Woodchurch.

The pair, who have been married for 62 years, were living in Wirral before Jean moved into County Homes in February 2022 and Jeff moved into the care home in September 2023.

Jean and Jeff first met at a pub in Swansea after which Jeff went to Jean’s parents’ house to ask for permission to court her before he went away to work at sea.

Jean and Jeff married in Swansea with Jean’s sister as her bridesmaid and Jeff’s brother as best man. Their wedding reception was held at Castle Bay Hotel, followed by an overnight stay in London before having their honeymoon in Austria skiing.

The couple have two children and four grandchildren, two boys and two girls. 

When asked for advice on romance and his secret to a happy marriage, resident Jeff said: “Never stop loving each other and try to keep the fire lit, support each other always.”