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Jurby Junk founders dies aged 90

Picture credit: Corkhill and Callow Funeral Directors

Stella Pixton ran the famous shop in the north of the Island for more than 40 years

The founder of Jurby Junk, Stella Pixton, has died at the age of 90.

The famous shop in the north of the Island appeared on many national television programmes and saw people travel from all over the world to visit it.

It closed in 2017 after more than 40 years so Stella could enjoy her retirement.

Her son she was a 'truly remarkable woman with a truly unique business strategy', and that she'll be remembered by her friends and family with the fondest love.

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