Morris Croome

CROOME, Morris George – Quietly, at home, after a lengthy illness on Thursday June 19, 2014, in his 85th year. Morris leaves to mourn his loving wife of 61 years, Bernice (nee. Spychaj). He was the loving son of the late George Croome and Annie Williamson. Morris will be sadly missed by his son Tom (Deb). He was predeceased by his daughter Sherry Kuetemann (2013) (Rolf). Morris is survived by his grandchildren: Jason (Tracey), Joel (Tammie), Jonathon (Shauna) and Joshua Kuetemann, Tammy, Scott (Nicole) and Sean Croome (Chrissy). Beloved Poppy to his great-grandchildren: Paige Kuetemann, Zoey Liverance, Joshua and Avery Kuetemann and Kyla and Maya Croome. Predeceased by his great-grandson, Alexander Kuetemann. Sadly missed by his sisters: Shirley Waring (Bob), Evelyn Harold (and the late Vince), brother Jim Croome (June). Predeceased by his brothers Bill (Marilyn) and Allan (Barb). Morris was a life-long resident of Paris and retired from WABCO Industries. He was a volunteer firefighter in Paris for many years, a proud member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 in Paris and a member of St. John’s Lodge A.F. & A.M. # 82. Morris will be remembered as a generous volunteer for several organizations, namely the Canadian Cancer Society as a driver, Christmas Hampers and the blood donor clinic. His Sunday mornings were spent participating in the Oldtimers slow pitch games with his friends.

Jack Allison

ALLISON, John “Jack” Fulton –Peacefully, surrounded by his family at the Stedman Community Hospice on Tuesday, June 3rd 2014 in his 89th year. He is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 67 years, Pansy (nee Ross). He was the proud father of two fine sons; Lynn (Dawn) of Cole Harbour, N.S. and Roger (Michelle) of Guelph, Ont. Also survived by five grandchildren, Tim, Erin, Jay, Suzanne and Jonathan. Jack had eight great grandchildren, Breanna, Zachary, Noah, Rhiannon, Calista, Troy, Ava, & Kane. Also survived by a brother Bill (Myrna), sister Louise Christopher and sister in laws Audrey and Evelyn Allison. Also survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by siblings; Marion (1962), Doris (2011), Karl (2012), Jim (2013). At 17 1/2 years of age Jack joined the Royal Canadian Air Force during WWII and trained as aircrew until October 1945. His working career included Bank of Montreal in Hamilton, Brantford Brick Limited and then as an Associate Dealer for Canadian Tire Corporation in Port Hawkesbury, N.S. and Niagara Falls, Ont. Jack’s extensive volunteer work included 40 years as a patient driver for the Canadian Cancer Society, Meals on Wheels for several years and Big Brothers of Brantford. Jack was a former President and Life Member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29 in Paris. He was a long time member and served on the Board of St. Paul’s United Church as well as the Board of the Willett Hospital.

Vern Barber

BARBER, Vernon Albert – At Brantford General Hospital, on Tuesday September 17, 2013, a lifelong resident of Paris, in his 88th year. Vern was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Br.29 Paris, he was a Past President and a strong supporter of Northridge Golf Course. He was a volunteer ambulance driver for the Town of Paris. Beloved husband to late Effie (nee MacDonald – 1989); loved father to Doug and Sherri; cherished grandpa to Aaron (Nicole), Amber Russell (Mike), and Adam (Jen), and great grandpa to Ava, Lily, and Heath; dear brother to Clarence “Dutch”, Ernie (Pauline), Doug (Juanita), and John (Shirley). Also survived many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sister in law Tiny Barber. Friends may call at the WM. KIPP FUNERAL HOME , 184 Grand River St. N. Paris on Thursday 2-4 & 7-9 PM. Funeral Services will be held in the funeral chapel on Friday at 2:30PM. Interment Paris Cemetery. Donations to Paris Presbyterian Church or the Poppy Fund would be appreciated. A Legion Service under the auspice of Royal Canadian Legion Branch # 29 will be held on Thursday at 6:30 PM in the funeral home. Donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-442-3061.

Mick Jones

At Hamilton General Hospital on Monday, June 24, 2013; Leon (Mick) Iver Jones of Paris, in his 77th year; dearly loved husband of Carol (Slater); much loved father of Casey (Stasa) Jones of Vancouver and the late Susan (2006); forever loved Grandpa of Nico and Lula Sue; eldest son of the late Noel and Molly Jones; forever missed big brother of Carole Mitchener of Brantford, Pat (Cathy) Jones, and Barrie Jones, all of Paris and the late Sharon Gaudet (2009); and much loved uncle of many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Mick was an all around sports enthusiast starting with a lifelong love of anything baseball, an unwavering devotion to the Toronto Maple Leafs and playing for Gray’s in the Paris Industrial Softball League. He was the biggest booster of his home town of Paris and was a dedicated supporter of the Paris Legion, Branch #29, Paris. Friends will be received at the WM. KIPP FUNERAL HOME , 184 Grand River Street North, Paris on Wednesday from 7 to 9 p.m. and Thursday from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. where funeral service will be held on Friday, June 28 at 2:00 p.m. Reverend Victor Krueger-Kischak of St. James Anglican Church, Paris officiating. Interment Paris Cemetery. Donations in Mick’s memory may be made to the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #29, Paris. Online condolences or donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. KIPP 519-442-3061. Mick may have never hit a “homer” on the ball field But he hit a “homer” in life.

Ian “Bear” Rutherford

RUTHERFORD, Ian (Bear) – At Brantford General Hospital on Friday, April 26, 2013; William Ian Rutherford of Paris, at the age of 64; loving partner of Linda MacLeod; son of the late Bill and Lil Rutherford; brother of Connie and Rod (Laurie); Uncle Boo to Stephanie (Tom), Eric and 3 great nieces. Ian lived in Paris his whole life and worked as a traffic manager for the Pride of Paris for over 25 years. He was involved with the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29, Paris as a past executive member (and frequent customer). Over many years, he loved being a Paris Star columnist and playing Brantford Flag Football and 29ers Baseball. Building model cars became his hobby of choice as he grew older and less spry. Ian really loved playing trivia of any kind, especially if he won. He was an ardent fan of the Montreal Canadians and New York Yankees. Ian always had a joke and a deep laugh for everyone he met, even if they had heard it before! In recent years, he and Linda were in high demand for many public and private Christmas events as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Little children were in awe of him, even in the off-season when he was seen in restaurants or on the street. Special thanks to Dr. John McDonald and all of the PSW’s, nurses and the CCAC who cared for him in his last years