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Chip shop owner Connie, 102, dies | Chip shop owner Connie, 102, dies |
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Connie Brown, who was still working aged 102 at the fish and chip shop she opened with her late husband more than 80 years earlier, has died. | Connie Brown, who was still working aged 102 at the fish and chip shop she opened with her late husband more than 80 years earlier, has died. |
Mrs Brown, who was awarded an MBE in 2006, was serving at Brown's cafe in Pembroke, until only last week. | Mrs Brown, who was awarded an MBE in 2006, was serving at Brown's cafe in Pembroke, until only last week. |
She and husband Sidney opened the shop in 1928, offering bags of chips for a half penny. | She and husband Sidney opened the shop in 1928, offering bags of chips for a half penny. |
Mrs Brown died in hospital. Family say it was the first time in her life she had been admitted. | Mrs Brown died in hospital. Family say it was the first time in her life she had been admitted. |
Her daughter-in-law Glenys said she died in hospital on Thursday, a day after being admitted. | Her daughter-in-law Glenys said she died in hospital on Thursday, a day after being admitted. |
In May last year, Mrs Brown told how a typical working day began at 9am with her preparing the fish for the day, with her cooking and serving customers until 2.30pm. | In May last year, Mrs Brown told how a typical working day began at 9am with her preparing the fish for the day, with her cooking and serving customers until 2.30pm. |
In 2006, she was awarded an MBE for services to business and the community of Pembroke. | In 2006, she was awarded an MBE for services to business and the community of Pembroke. |
She described meeting the Queen to receive her MBE as "the biggest day in my life". | She described meeting the Queen to receive her MBE as "the biggest day in my life". |
Pembroke mayor Pearl Llewellyn described Mrs Brown as a "remarkable lady who will be fondly remembered by everyone who knew her." | Pembroke mayor Pearl Llewellyn described Mrs Brown as a "remarkable lady who will be fondly remembered by everyone who knew her." |
Motorcycle ride | |
She said: "Mrs Brown was very proud of Pembroke and due to her hard work and commitment to her family business for so many years, she brought a great deal of welcome publicity to the town." | She said: "Mrs Brown was very proud of Pembroke and due to her hard work and commitment to her family business for so many years, she brought a great deal of welcome publicity to the town." |
Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. | Funeral arrangements have not yet been announced. |
Councillor Llewellyn said she expected it to be "the biggest funeral this town would ever see". | |
She said: "Even if they don't go to the church, they should be in the streets." | |
She said the last public event Mrs Brown took part in was a charity procession around the town by dozens of motorcyclists. | |
Mrs Brown was in the lead machine, a three-wheeled motorcycle, wrapped up in a blanket and wearing leathers and crash helmet. | |
Councillor Llewellyn said: "The smile on her face, you'd never forget it." |
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