SINGAPORE - Like many grooms, Mr Velappan Vellayan experienced pre-wedding jitters on the eve of his big day.But unlike most grooms, Mr Velappan is 71 years old.They tied the knot at Sree Narayana Mission Nursing Home in Yishun where Mr Velappan has lived for the past 11 years.Their decade-long courtship touched many when it was reported by Tamil Murasu.
Since her husband's death in 2009, the former administrative assistant has been living alone in her rental flat. Over the years, Madam Savithiri has been a pillar of strength to Mr Velappan. When he was bedridden and hospitalised, Madam Savithiri was by his side. Madam Savithiri too found comfort in Mr Velappan."Since my husband passed away, I felt very alone," she said."Now my life has found its meaning again."
The wedding was also graced by MPs for Nee Soon GRC: Minister for Home Affairs and Law K. Shanmugam, and Senior Parliamentary Secretary for Education and Social and Family Development Muhammad Faishal Ibrahim. As the nursing home residents bid farewell to the couple, Mr Velappan's closest friend Vanita Metta cried."I will miss Velappan and Savithiri so much," she said.
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