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Lunns Bakery Deli & Coffee Shop in Sidney officially closes after 40 years in business

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A long-standing bakery in Sidney has shuttered its doors after more than 40 years of business.

The bakery was closed in October with a note posted on the door stating, “Lunn’s will close October 15, 2016, for an indefinite period for surgical procedures and recovery.”

The bakery never did reopen and on January 7, 2017, owner Robert Lunn announced on Facebook that Lunn’s would not be reopening.

“To our many loyal and valued customers, thank you for your kindness and patronage over the last forty years in Sidney. With the new year comes change and hopefully new challenges and opportunity for me, as Lunn’s will not be re-opening.”

“It has been very encouraging for me to be able to serve such a friendly and loyal clientele. I thank you once again and send you all my best for 2017 and beyond.”

Robert Lunn, a third generationThe bakery was closed in October with a note posted on the door stating, “Lunn’s will close October 15, 2016, for an indefinite period for surgical procedures and recovery.” baker, and chocolatier was the head baker for Lunn’s.

A source who asked not to be named tells Victoria Buzz  Lunn had to have major surgery which required extensive recovery time and during that period he decided he wasn’t up to the six days a week early morning grind anymore.

“As with everywhere else, magnified in Sidney, it’s tough to get kitchen help,” the source added.

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