Clarke’s Food Mart, the only gas station in Lucan and a one stop shop for many locals, saw long time owners Martin and Jo Anne close and turn over the keys for the last time on Sunday.
For the past 27 years the couple have run the business, changing what they were selling with the times, from selling movies, groceries, and even clothes that became popular even outside of the Lucan community, they were a pillar in Lucan.
Well the two have decided to step away and retire, after spending 7 days a week, 364 days a year working, only closing on Christmas, to enjoy life and rest finally.
Jo Anne said that they are grateful to the entire community for everything over the past 27 years.
She also said that they want to thank all of their staff.
Jo Anne and Martin took the store over from his parents who opened it years before. Now, they have sold it to their gas supplier MacEwen, and the store will become a MacEwen’s corporate store.
Picture courtesy of the Clarke’s Facebook page.