Feeling Lonely

After knowing her grandfather as a somber and dignified man,
Judith Lovell was in awe when she discovered love letters between
him and her grandmother. David Hurd had moved from Jamaica to
New York City in 1907 where he took on all sorts of jobs to earn his
keep. Feeling lonely, he started writing to a woman in the Caribbean.
His first letter reached Avril Cato in October 1913. Over the next year
David fell head over heels for the mystery woman without ever even
seeing a photograph of her.
Their romance grew with each letter, sent with dabs of perfume
along with the loving words. Even though they’d never met in
person, David sent a letter proposing marriage and nervously
awaited a response . Avril’s family gave their blessing. The first time
they met was in Jamaica when David arrived for their wedding date
in August 1914. Sparks flew just as both had hoped.
Avril left for America with David the day after their wedding. They
settled into New York City and raised six children. Avril passed away
in 1962. David would never marry again and loved Avril until the day
he died in 1971.