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Patricia Joyal, also known as “Pat”, celebrated her 89th birthday on February 26th, 2021. Pat has been an employee at Your Independent Grocer North Road in Coquitlam for over 19 years and continues to work during the pandemic. Close associate Vanessa Ceolin, cashier, says “She is an asset to the front-end team at YIG and loved by all employees and customers. Pat is often seen with the longest line at the store, as customers love talking to her. Don’t let her age fool you, Pat is one of the fastest cashiers, and has memorized over one-hundred produce codes. Pat is not only a fantastic cashier, but great mother, grandmother, and great-grand mother. She is more than an employee, but a lifelong friend to all at the store.”
Joe Marino, Store Manager, says “Pat is a one-of-a-kind employee; I’ve never worked with someone so loved by her fellow employees and customers. Customers will purposely let other shoppers pass in front of them so they can go through her till. Pat is an avid Blue Jays fan who never misses a game on TV. She is an amazing presence in our store, and we are so grateful to have her!”
To show their appreciation, the store created an employee of the month award and named it “The Patricia Joyal Award”.
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