MORE than four decades of loyal service have been rewarded by Scapa Scandia.

Mary Hargreaves, a senior supervisor with the Blackburn firm, marked her retirement after 41 years with a party held at Ewood Park.

Mary, who is a keen member of Blackburn Golf Club along with husband Bert, received gifts including a television and video. "We could never thank Mary enough for the enormous contribution which she has made to the company's success over the years," said David Wrigley, production director.

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