Family Tribute- Mary & Kenneth

Mary and Kenneth - Miss Starla Smiles' Maternal Grandparents

Mary Milone born October 1, 1921 in Boston, Massachusetts

Kenneth Finlay born October 17, 1916 in St. John, New Brunswick

They met at a dance hall in Boston in 1942. Mary was 21 and Kenneth was 25. Mary would attend the dance hall with her older sister Frances. The men would choose a dance partner. He chose her and that was it! One year later they were married. From the stories, memories, and pictures it is obvious they spent so many years together.... dancing, just like the day they met.

They were married in 1943. They had their first child, Joyce, in 1944, followed by Lois, Lorraine, Stephen, and Valerie. They were always dressed to impress. Their smiles and laughter could bring a smile to anyone's face. Kenneth's love for music extended beyond the dance floor as he would play his piano/organ for Mary, his children, grandchildren and just for the sake of enjoying the music.

They moved from Massachusetts to Florida in 1972 where they would retire and became their final resting place. When Kenneth passed away in 1992 they were married just shy of 50 years. Mary passed away the following year. They lived a life full of love, music, and laughter which can be seen in all of the pictures they took and collected over the years.