Beloved Market Basket associate with Down syndrome retires after 27 years

By CNN Newsource

Published June 21, 2022 10:05 AM

By Web Staff

TEWKSBURY, Massachusetts (WBZ) — Philip Donahue, a staple of Market Basket stores in Lowell and Tewksbury, is calling it a career after nearly three decades.

Donahue, who has Down Syndrome, is retiring after working as an associate for 27 years, the company announced on Tuesday.

“You are a fine example for us all! We wish you a very happy retirement,” Market Basket posted.

Donahue is a Your Next Star representative of the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress. The program works to promote the acceptance and inclusion of people with Down syndrome and their families.

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