Farewell to Grumpy at Denman General Store

community · 2021-05-10 · Denman General Store

Darryl 'Grumpy' retired from the Denman General Store with a socially distanced farewell on May 10, 2021, including presentations of cards and a rousing chorus of 'For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow'.

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Sources

• “At 3:30 PM on Monday, Denman was going to bid Grumpy farewell at the General Store... A substantial bundle of cards from well-wishers was presented... Then Jen West led a rousing chorus of For He’s a Jolly Good Fellow.” — The Islands Grapevine – May 13th, 2021 (May 13th, 2021)

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