Under the guise of taking them out for lunch, the couple’s daughters instead threw them a surprise party to mark their 65th wedding anniversary this month.
Mrs Lamond (86) said nearly 30 family members, many of whom she had not seen in a long time, attended.
“It was absolutely marvellous, it was wonderful,” she said.
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READ NOWShe said her husband, who turned 89 this month, had been unwell, so they made the most of the occasion.
“Sixty-five years is a long time,” she said.
“We make the most of what time we have.
“Everything goes along quite well, we are quite happy.”
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