In a world where nearly half of all marriages end in divorce, a story about a couple in Maine who are celebrating their 80th wedding anniversary is rare enough to make news.

Kathleen and Waldo Tarbell were married on April 9, 1927 in Calais, Maine. Waldo worked for the railroad and Kathleen worked in a factory, packing sardines. Waldo made 37 cents an hour and Kathleen got 25 cents for every 100-can case of sardines she packed. Life wasn’t easy, but together they managed to raise two kids and stay together.

Today they have multiple grandchildren, great grandchildren and great-great grandchildren. Family members and friends across the generations will attend the party that will be held in the couple’s large room at the Oceanview Nursing Home.

Former Pembroke couple to celebrate 80 years of marriage The Bangor Daily News