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

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Branch 29, 70 William St., Paris, ON   N3L 1L6  519-442-3788

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The Legion is a community service organization as well as an active social club. Our branch has a licensed lounge as well as dart, pool and cribbage leagues. We regularly have barbeques, yearly summer and winter golf tournaments, car rallies and poker runs. We also support local organizations such as the food bank.

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Branch meetings

Executive meetings are the third Wednesday monthly at 7:30 p.m.

General Membership meetings are the third Wednesday in September and January at 7:30 p.m.

 Annual Meeting is the third Wednesday of April at 7:30 p.m.

Ken O’Neill

O’NEILL, Joseph Kenneth “Ken“ – Surrounded by the love of his family and his Davis Court Family, Ken O’Neill passed away at the John Noble Home on Saturday April 7, 2012 in his 86th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary Elizabeth O’Neill (2010). Beloved father of Tina Stickle and her husband Gary, Brantford and Laurie O’Neill, Paris. Cherished grandfather of Michael O’Neill, Brooke, Scott and Luke Emerson, Ryan, Christopher, Kristal, Brittaneigh and Joshua Stickle and great grandfather of Taylor, Morrigan, Karson and Mya. Ken is survived by his sisters Margaret and Betty in England and was predeceased by his four brothers. Dearly missed by Paul and Brenda Emerson. Ken retired from the Willett Hospital. In retirement Kenny didn’t do “a dam thing!“ Ken will be remembered as the guy who gave out quarters, paper airplanes and for having too many accidents on his bicycle. Ken was a 60 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29 in Paris.