Sadie Jefferson started working as a teenager in a small pharmacy, which later became Gordon’s Chemist, on the town’s Main Street.
A spokesperson for Gordon’s said that Sadie’s first job in that chemist shop began “a lifelong dedication to caring for the local community from the same Main Street pharmacy”.
"Her warmth, dedication and commitment have made a lasting impact on generations of patients and customers across the town.
"Over the years, Sadie has also been a passionate supporter of local fundraising efforts. From taking on several skydives to leading the charge in support of Action Cancer and other local charities, she has helped raise vital funds for causes that matter deeply within the community.
"Everyone at Gordons would like to thank Sadie for her lifelong dedication to community pharmacy and to the people of Portrush. We wish her a very happy and well deserved retirement.”
Sadie is quite the daredevil when it comes to her charity fundraising. She has clocked up TWO skydives in aid of the Northern Ireland Hospice.
Speaking at the time, she said: “I think it is lovely to help other people, it is important to do your bit and it is never too late.
“I raised £3,000 from my sky dive. It was a bit of a shock to the system for about half a minute but then it was grand!”
Happy retirement, Sadie!
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Sadie Jefferson who has retired from Gordon's Chemist after an incredible 75 years of service at the same Main Street pharmacy. Pictured with Sadie is Lyndsay Sinclair, Pharmacy Manager in Portrush, who has had the privilege of working alongside Sadie and celebrating this remarkable milestone with her. Photo: GORDON'S CHEMIST
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This special image from September 1951 shows Sadie with Mr John W. 'Jack'McConaghy at the side of the Medical Hall in Main Street, Portrush. The photograph is shared with the kind permission of the McConaghy family. Photo: MCCONAGHY FAMILY
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Sadie Jefferson who has retired from Gordon's Chemist after an incredible 75 years of service at the same Main Street pharmacy. Sadie is pictured in the centre of this photo. Photo: GORDON'S CHEMIST
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Sadie Jefferson. Photo: GORDON'S CHEMIST