FARMINGTON – A surprise party was held recently for Randall and Audrey Gifford of Farmington on the occasion of their 60th wedding anniversary. The party was held at the Village Inn at Belgrade Lakes. Party hosts were their children and spouses, Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Torrey, Mr. and Mrs. John Gifford, and Mr. and Mrs. Roger Gifford.

Flowers decorated the tables, along with place cards with a wedding photo of the couple. Donna Torrey presented the toast.

Mr. Gifford and the former Audrey Carolyn Main were married Sept. 13, 1947, at Central Baptist Church in Westerly, R.I.

The couple has four children, Donna Torrey, Arland L. Gifford, Roger R. Gifford and John C. Gifford. They also have 14 grandchildren, Jewellyn Baker, Ryan Porter, Meri Williamson, Tyson Gifford, Tim Gifford, Gwynne Tounge, Elisabeth Gifford, Kelly Gifford, Shana Gifford, Staci Gifford, Shelby Gifford, J.C. Gifford, Lindsay Gifford and Samantha Gifford.

Mrs. Gifford was employed at Gifford’s Dairy Inc. and Gifford’s Ice Cream in Farmington and Skowhegan. She is a member of Union Baptist Church in Farmington Falls.

Mr. Gifford is owner of Gifford’s Dairy Inc. and Gifford’s Ice Cream in Farmington and Skowhegan. He is a member of the Masons, Scottish Rites and is a Shriner. He is also a member of Union Baptist Church in Farmington Falls.

Original wedding attendants present were Constance Perhac, Erwin Gifford, Joseph Lamoni, Lonnie Wilkinson, Gilbert Hescock and Robert Chamberlain.