05/05/2022
One of the happiest days of my life was one day in June 1977 when my brother Philip came to our house and asked me if I was interested in purchasing the store in So. Strafford with him.
So, on August 29, 1977 we opened as Coburns General Store.
Now after almost 45 years we have decided, for many reasons, it is time to put the store up for sale.
This is a bittersweet decision as it has been a dream come true job for me. I can not think of one day during all those years that I didn’t look forward to going to work.
My parents had a small sign hanging in our dining room that read “Get your happiness out of your work or you will never know what real happiness is”. I believe this is so true. All of you have made it happen. We thank you for all your support and patronage over the years.
Our customers, our employees, all of our delivery people, the bank tellers and the postmaster have made the store such a special place to work and own.
Hopefully, if and when it sells, you will continue to support the new owners as you have us.
Thank you and take care, Melvin and Sue