About 600 people showed up to celebrate long time local pharmacist, Wayne Burns and his wife, Huguette late last month. “There were old colleagues and employees, family, neighbours, and friends,” said Cindy Ault Peters, who organized the event. “People were very appreciative of Wayne’s generosity with the event. Everyone complimented on the food and the décor, which was nice! Wayne and Huguette were thrilled with the turnout!”
Local MP Eric Duncan was the emcee of the event. He wrote on social media after the event: “Every community benefits from a good pharmacist. Every community benefits even more from good angels. We’ve been very fortunate to have the wonderful Wayne & Huguette Burns fulfill both of those roles for over half a century.”
Indeed, the evening was planned not only to celebrate the success of the PharmaChoice Seaway Valley Pharmacy – which has now changed ownership but still has active leadership from the Burns family – but also the 53rd wedding anniversary of Wayne and Huguette.
“[They] have supported, donated, volunteered and promoted an endless number of charities and causes for 53 years and counting,” MP Duncan continued.
The event was attended by countless friends and family, including Mayor Tony Fraser, Rev. Thurland Brown, and Dr. David Flowers, and featured catering by Winchester Catering & Events, and a dance with music provided by Eddy and the Stingrays. “A great time was had by all”.