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Article: Perfectionist Pat says farewell to Jempsons.
- Article from:
- Rye & Battle Observer (St. Leonards-on-Sea, England)
- Article date:
- April 4, 2008
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Frances Wynne, 'Pat' to her many friends, has retired from Jempsons of Peasmarsh after 28 years service.
Pat was born and brought up in Bexhill but moved to Peasmarsh in 1966 with her husband Jack. They have two children, Julie and Shaun.
With Jack's retirement imminent Pat decided to join him in his ambition to travel. They hope to buy a motorhome in which to tour Britain. But their first destinations are Lanzarote and Malaga to holiday with family and friends.
When Pat joined Jempsons in 1980 the founder, George Jempson, had retired but his wife, the indomitable Winnie, was still helping in the shop although their son, Harold, was managing the ...