Upminster grandmother, 89, celebrates granddaughter's wedding blessing with family

An 89-year-old care home resident from Upminster was able to celebrate her granddaughter's wedding blessing surrounded by family and friends.

June Davison, a resident at Derham House care home, attended the blessing of Keeley Curtis and Daniel Cordwell at St Helen & St Giles Church in Rainham.

The ceremony brought together family and friends to celebrate the couple's special day, with June delighted to be able to share in the occasion.

Following the service, celebrations continued at Derham House, where family members gathered for a reception. Several generations of June's family came together to mark the event and spend time with one another.

June said: "I have had a marvellous day. My granddaughter looks absolutely beautiful. I am over the moon for her and Daniel, they are such a gorgeous couple. It has been fantastic to celebrate with them and have all my family together."

Staff at Derham House helped make arrangements for June to attend the blessing and later welcomed family and friends to the home for the reception.

Janet Pandit, general manager at Derham House, said: "We were delighted to help make this special day possible and to welcome June's family into our home for the celebrations.

"It was wonderful to see June surrounded by her loved ones and able to share such an important family occasion. We wish Keeley and Daniel every happiness for the future."

Derham House in Upminster provides residential, nursing and dementia care for older people.