World’s longest Down’s syndrome marriage stronger than ever after 27 years

Gareth Tobias was just 17 when he met 19-year-old Deana for the first time at their local community centre in Cumbria in 1981.  

He revealed he was quite in demand at the time, telling Metro.co.uk: 

Before I met Deana I had three girlfriends. I chose the right one, and that’s Deana.

Gareth, 55, who works three days a week at Morrisons, confirmed it was indeed ‘love at first sight’. 

 

When asked how the marriage has fared over the years, he remarked: 

I put up with Deana. And she puts up with me.