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When Maryanne and Tommy Pilling fell in love, some people told them it wouldn’t last. But in July 1995, the devoted couple who had dσwn ѕчndrσmє took the pioneering step of getting married.
Despite all the hate they faced, Maryanne and Tommy’s love story continues to amaze and inspire thousands around the world.
Maryanne was born in 1971. Fortunately, she was raised by her mother and sister, who loved her unconditionally. Tommy was born in 1958. Tommy had a difficult childhood and was orphaned at the age of 12. He grew up in a nursing home in Essex.
When Tommy met Maryanne, he was 32 years old. Maryanne was only 19, but the age difference was not a barrier.
The couple met at a training center for people with learning disabilities. They first laid eyes on each other while working in the kitchen: it was love at first sight, and the two started dating.
They dated for about 18 months before Tommy popped the question, and the couple went on to tie the knot at St Mary’s Church in Shoeburyness, Essex, in July 1995.
Maryanne’s mother and the rest of her family were hesitant, partly because of all the criticism and negative reactions from people in their local community. But in the end, they gave the couple their blessings, saying that the couple’s relationship is “magical” and “pure.”
Some people still thought the idea was absurd and that the union would not last – but nothing could stop the love these two had for each other.
The couple lived with Maryanne’s sister, Linda, for the first seven years of their married life. After that, they moved in next door.
Fortunately, the beautiful couple proved all the skeptics wrong – Linda says they faced a lot of prejudice for being together, mainly due to people’s ignorance about dσwn ѕчndrσmє
Over the years, the couple gained a lot of attention and support from people all over the world. Many admired their relationship and saw it as a perfect example of love without boundaries.
Maryanne’s sister also created a Facebook page, which helped the couple gain a huge following on social media. Through the fan page, fans could see pictures and read updates of Maryanne and Tommy’s daily life.
Maryanne and Tommy enjoyed doing things together and lived like most other couples. They went to the movies, played golf, spent time with their families, and traveled.
Diagnosis
Unfortunately, the couple would face their most brutal battle as Tommy received a devastating diagnosis. In 2014, doctors discovered that Tommy had dementia.
The condition impairs a number of functions, including memory, communication, focus, reasoning, and visual perception, leaving sufferers a shell of their former selves, and making it extremely difficult for family and friends to connect with them.
In late 2019, Tommy passed away. He was 62 years old.
Following the tragic news, condolences flooded the couple’s Facebook page.” Love knows no bounds, I hope Maryann has lots of support now that her beloved Tommy is in Heaven, RIP Tommy .
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They deserve respect and support, and to be able to live without prejudice. I am happy that Maryanne and Tommy were able to be together and experience the happiness they deserved.
