The Watermark Celebrates an Anniversary

The Watermark residents Glenn and Mary DuBrucq celebrated their 63rd wedding anniversary with a party and spectacular dinner specially prepared for them by Executive Chef Salvatore.  

Glenn and Mary met at a Xavier University Basketball game in 1958, eventually marrying in 1962. Mary was a schoolteacher and stay-at-home mom, and Glenn worked with Kroger Grocery. Upon retirement in the 90s, they moved to their condo on Marco Island, where they enjoyed an active social life and traveling, even going on a safari together. 

Two and a half years ago, Glenn was initially diagnosed with dementia, and Mary cared for him at their condo on the island. When she realized that she could no longer carry out those duties, Glenn was moved into a facility in Naples, requiring a 70-mile round trip for Mary. 

Eventually, Mary moved to a facility nearer to Glenn and off the island, but her ability to drive was no longer practical, limiting her opportunity to visit with Glenn. The two of them were finally reunited under one roof when they became some of the first residents moving into The Watermark; Glenn into the Specialized Memory Care Unit and Mary into a Watermark apartment. The Watermark provided this long-lastingcouple the opportunity to be united once again. 

The Watermark opened its doors just a few months ago and has been welcoming potential new residents to view its facility during open houses. The facility is the first retirement community of its kind offered on Marco Island and provides holistic wellness and healthy aging services. In addition to those services, they offer specialized Memory Care.