Frank McMullen’s legacy survived through our continued commitment to customer service. His mandate was that the customer was always #1, every product in the store is 100% guaranteed, and if we didn’t carry something you were looking for, we would find it for you. This remains true to this day, as we follow the same principles of striving for the best, following our passion for food, and earning our customer’s trust every single day.

Once Frank finished his education, he became a teacher in Newtonville and eventually a principal at an elementary school in Orono. During this time, Frank married his sweetheart, June Hannah, and they had five children ­­­­- Wayne, Bob, Glenda, Barry, and Don. There were many mouths to feed and it was difficult to provide on a principal’s salary, so when a store came up for sale on Summerhill Avenue right beside the Rosedale Market, run by Frank’s brother, the two purchased it and created the Summerhill Market. After five years, Frank was able to buy out his brother’s share of the business.

Frank encouraged all of his children and grandchildren to work in the business, which quickly became not just the center of the family, but also the hub of the community. Many kids and young adults came to work at Summerhill to gain their first work experience and look back on their time here with fond memories. He led by example, and to this day, former and current employees still speak to his influence. Frank continued to work full-time in the store until just before his 89th birthday. He was definitely a man loved by many and respected by all.