Couple to remarry almost 50 years after divorce

rockin'robin · 07-31-2012, 12:01 AM

Never doubt the power of second chances. A couple, Lena Henderson and Roland Davis of West Seneca, New York, who divorced in 1964, are remarrying almost 50 years later.

According to a story in the Buffalo News, the two married as teenagers in Chattanooga, Tenn., and had four children. But even after the pair divorced 20 years later, they stayed friendly and kept in touch.

Davis remarried and moved to Colorado. Their youngest daughter, Renita Chadwick, noted to the Buffalo News, "The way they would act to each other never indicated there was anything but a friendship between them. My mother never had a harsh or contrary word to say about my dad, and my dad never had anything but loving remarks to make about my mother."

When Davis' second wife died, Henderson and their oldest daughter worried about him being alone, and urged him to move back to New York. Davis decided he wanted to do more than move. He popped the question to his ex-wife over the phone. "'Will you marry me again?" He asked. She answered, "Well, well, yes."

The 85-year-olds will tie the knot for a second time on August 4. Davis told the newspaper, "I always thought it might happen. It was always in the back of my mind. We're just thankful that we could get back together."

Their second chance at romance is capturing the hearts of people around them. When the two showed up at City Hall to get their marriage license, they were met by cheering office workers.

The wedding will be filled with four generations of their family. The bride will wear blue. The groom will wear a tuxedo.

Davis told UPI, "You don't think people are going to get married at this age. We're just thankful we've lived this long and that we're still here. We have a lot to be thankful for."

Couple to remarry almost 50 years after divorce | The Lookout - Yahoo! News

dereksbicycles · 07-31-2012, 07:02 AM

It was different back then. I don't think anyone who divorces in 2012 will remarry in 2060.

rockin'robin · 07-31-2012, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by dereksbicycles

It was different back then. I don't think anyone who divorces in 2012 will remarry in 2060.

Well, never say never!...It happens...and my ex and I have been divorsed since 1983....whp knows if we might run into each other and the "spark" is still there.....

Bebonang · 07-31-2012, 12:59 PM

It is never too late to remarry, never mind about how many years a couple had been married. It is rare and good to know that a friendly ex-couple wanted to get married again. Love can conquer anything to make their relationship possible to have a happy marriage.

So I say congratulation on their getting married the second time around.

diehardbiker · 07-31-2012, 02:14 PM

Don't assume! Never assume since we can not predict future.

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Originally Posted by dereksbicycles

It was different back then. I don't think anyone who divorces in 2012 will remarry in 2060.

caz12 · 07-31-2012, 04:34 PM

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Originally Posted by dereksbicycles

It was different back then. I don't think anyone who divorces in 2012 will remarry in 2060.

i agree

drphil · 07-31-2012, 07:59 PM

It seems to me the most"relevant fact"- his second wife recently died.
His children were having "concern for his life-now being alone".

Hope they enjoy long years together!

ambrosia · 07-31-2012, 10:19 PM

makes you wonder why they got divorced in the first place since they painted such a rosey picture of how they were with each post divorce....I imagine it was harder to get a divorce in the 60's than today. I'm currently separated and can divorce in March

the thought of remarrying that man makes me contemplate pushing sharp objects under my fingernails.....but this is still kinda sweet!

MDCodeRedFreak · 07-31-2012, 10:29 PM

Ugh - I'm not even past square one yet.

07-31-2012, 12:01 AM	#1 (permalink)
rockin'robin Registered User Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 15,339	Couple to remarry almost 50 years after divorce Never doubt the power of second chances. A couple, Lena Henderson and Roland Davis of West Seneca, New York, who divorced in 1964, are remarrying almost 50 years later. According to a story in the Buffalo News, the two married as teenagers in Chattanooga, Tenn., and had four children. But even after the pair divorced 20 years later, they stayed friendly and kept in touch. Davis remarried and moved to Colorado. Their youngest daughter, Renita Chadwick, noted to the Buffalo News, "The way they would act to each other never indicated there was anything but a friendship between them. My mother never had a harsh or contrary word to say about my dad, and my dad never had anything but loving remarks to make about my mother." When Davis' second wife died, Henderson and their oldest daughter worried about him being alone, and urged him to move back to New York. Davis decided he wanted to do more than move. He popped the question to his ex-wife over the phone. "'Will you marry me again?" He asked. She answered, "Well, well, yes." The 85-year-olds will tie the knot for a second time on August 4. Davis told the newspaper, "I always thought it might happen. It was always in the back of my mind. We're just thankful that we could get back together." Their second chance at romance is capturing the hearts of people around them. When the two showed up at City Hall to get their marriage license, they were met by cheering office workers. The wedding will be filled with four generations of their family. The bride will wear blue. The groom will wear a tuxedo. Davis told UPI, "You don't think people are going to get married at this age. We're just thankful we've lived this long and that we're still here. We have a lot to be thankful for." Couple to remarry almost 50 years after divorce \| The Lookout - Yahoo! News

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Bebonang Registered User Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Manitoulin Island on Lake Huron in Canada Posts: 7,010	It is never too late to remarry, never mind about how many years a couple had been married. It is rare and good to know that a friendly ex-couple wanted to get married again. Love can conquer anything to make their relationship possible to have a happy marriage. So I say congratulation on their getting married the second time around. __________________ I HAVE BEEN DEAF SINCE BIRTH, AND IT IS STILL AWESOME TO BE . (thumb up) (very happy)

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drphil Registered User Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Toronto Ontario Posts: 4,120	It seems to me the most"relevant fact"- his second wife recently died. His children were having "concern for his life-now being alone". Hope they enjoy long years together! __________________ Get Real:Implanted Sunnybrook/Toronto -Advanced Bionics-Harmony activated Aug/07 Last edited by drphil; 08-01-2012 at 12:48 PM. Reason: edited

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dereksbicycles Registered User Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: 60202 Posts: 3,821	It was different back then. I don't think anyone who divorces in 2012 will remarry in 2060.

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ambrosia Registered User Join Date: May 2012 Location: Myrtle Beach, SC Posts: 1,727	makes you wonder why they got divorced in the first place since they painted such a rosey picture of how they were with each post divorce....I imagine it was harder to get a divorce in the 60's than today. I'm currently separated and can divorce in March the thought of remarrying that man makes me contemplate pushing sharp objects under my fingernails.....but this is still kinda sweet!