HANOVER – A gathering was held recently for George and Mary Gionet of Hanover on the occasion of their 50th wedding anniversary. Party hosts were Mike and Nancy Gionet, Steve and Linda Gionet and Mark, Tim and Kay Gionet, children of the couple.

Flowers were in the color scheme of their wedding, turquoise, gold and white. The hall was decorated with 50th anniversary balloons, banners, rose petals and gold hearts. An anniversary cake was made and decorated by their granddaughter, Courtney. Their other granddaughter, Kelly, created a beautiful DVD with photos dating back to the couple’s childhood and through their family today.

Their sons and families catered and served dinner and hors d’oeuvres. Steve Gionet was the toastmaster.

Mr. Gionet and the former Mary Owens were married Nov. 23, 1957 at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in Lewiston.

In addition to their children, the couple’s grandchildren are Roy and Kelly Jones, Michael and Courtney Gionet, Heather Gionet, Kailyn Gionet, Joshua Gionet, Madison Jones and Curtis Gionet. A great-grandchild is soon expected.

Mr. Gionet retired from Boise Cascade in Rumford and from Key Bank in Rumford. He is very active in his church as a Eucharistic minister and assists the priest at funerals.

Mrs. Gionet is a devoted and deeply loved stay at home mother. She also worked for the City of Hanover in the license department. She is very active in the church as a choir member and assists her husband in many “take good care of Father Angelo” duties.

Original wedding attendants present were Connie McGillicuddy, maid of honor and Nancy Melvin Tessier, bridesmaid.