DESPITE marriage not always being a bed of roses, the thought of divorce never crossed the minds of Bhagwathpersad “Danny” Bachu and his wife, Basanthie.
Sixty years later, the Chatsworth couple said their bond was strengthened by communication, respect and love.
Bhagwathpersad, 83, and Basanthie, 75, of Woodhurst, celebrated their diamond anniversary on January 1.
The couple met in 1962 when he was 21, and she was 14.
Bhagwathpersad, who lived in Merebank, said he worked as a weaver with Basanthie’s brother, Harry, at a textile factory.
“We were good friends and he always invited me to his family home in Mount Vernon. I eventually visited.
“When I saw Basanthie, I thought she was beautiful, but it wasn’t until later that we began talking,” said Bhagwathpersad.
“I visited often and…
