Maurice McMahon

McMAHON, Maurice
“The Wee Geordie”

Peacefully, at Brantford General Hospital, on Sunday February 2, 2020, of Paris, in his 82nd year.

Born in Birtley England in 1938, Maurice emigrated to Canada in 1969. Maurice was incredibly proud of his 50 years of service with the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers Local 128. He was also a long-standing member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 in Paris.

Beloved husband to Geraldine (nee Boland) for over 55 years; loved dad to Kevin (Catriona), Andy (Paula), Peter (Jamie), Julie MacDonald (Jamie) and Helen Forde (Don); cherished grandpa to Fiona, Callum, Meghan, Dallas, Jordan, Nicole, Dylan, Matt and Jillian; dear brother to Maureen Sproha (John), Terry (the late Linda) and the late Ozzy; son of the late Ozzy and Caroline (Gray).

Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the Wm, Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris, on Friday February 7, 2020 from 7-9 p.m., and Saturday February 8, 2020 from 10-11 a.m. A Memorial Service will follow in the chapel at 11 a.m. Friends are also invited to join with the family after the memorial service at the Royal Canadian Legion (70 William St Paris) for a Memorial Reception.

Chase the ACE starting Jan 4 – 1st draw is Jan 11

WHAT IS CATCH THE ACE?
52 envelopes, 1 card will be inserted into each envelope and sealed
Sealed envelopes will be mixed and numbered 1 to 52
The numbered envelopes will be placed on a secure board in a secure
location and only displayed at the draw each week. This ensures no
one knows which envelope contains the Ace of Spades
Each week there will be 1 ticket drawn and the winner will receive 20%
of the ticket sales for that week
If the winner is present they will choose an envelope #. If they are not
present the legion executive member who is doing the draw that day
will choose the lowest # envelope on the board. The envelope # will be
opened to reveal the card inside. If it is the Ace of spades the winner
will also receive the Jackpot. If it is not, the card will be displayed with
the envelope underneath in the spot where the envelope was chosen
from. The Jackpot will continue to grow.
Open to Non-Members
Tickets are only valid for the weekly draw in which they are purchased
All draws will be at the the Royal Canadian Legion #29, 70 William st.,
Paris, Ontario N3L 1L6
Draws will be held every Saturday at 3pm. Cut off for sales is 2pm of
the day of the draw. Ticket sales for the next weeks draw will
commence after the current days draw
There is a $$ limit in weekly sales determined by our Lottery License
There is no limit as to how many tickets an individual can purchase
Tickets must be purchased with CASH ONLY
Two part numbered tickets will be sold at a cost of:
1 for $2 OR 3 for $5
Ticket purchasers must be 18 years of age. Tickets cannot be
purchased on behalf of a person who is under 18 years of age.
Distribution of weekly prizes is in relation to the income from the
tickets sales
20% will be awarded to the winning ticket holder
30% will be added to the progressive prize pool
50% will be added to the Legion charitable donations participants
(max. $50,000)
Any questions on the procedures of the draws, prior to the draw please
contact the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 (519) 442 3788

Henry Foster and Ont. Gov. General Dowdeswell

Volunteers Needed

Hi, this is Wendy Cheal one of the Legion Kitchen elves under the watchful eyes of Helen our supreme leader. I wondered if you could mention how badly we could use helpers for different events that the Legion caters. The duties include bringing a loaf of sandwiches, cutting sandwiches, cheese and preparing the platters to go on the tables. We refill platters and then there is clean up when it’s finished. I understand that these events bring a lot of money into the Legion so the better the event maybe more will happen by word of mouth. Monday there were 4 ladies and no men to help set up tables….2 of us called husbands to come and help. We would appreciate the help and we do have lots of fun in the kitchen. “Many hands make light work”.
If you can help out contact Helen Bailey at hcbailey1@hotmail.com
Thanks so much for your help!

Branch 29 Legion Building Reno Campaign

Roy Haggart is organizing this fundraiser. Learn more
Branch 29 Legion has been serving the Veterans the Youth and the Community of Paris Ontario since 1926, 93 years of service. The Branch 29 building was bequeathed to the Branch by Franklin Smoke in 1937
It is increasingly evident that a number of upgrades and renovations are required to keep the Legion here in Paris Sustainable
Accessibility is first and foremost on our agenda.
The first project is the series is the installation of a ground floor wheelchair accessible entrance onto the parking lot. Automatic door openers and a sheltered entrance will provide ease of access to our members and guests. Wheelchair / walker accessibility will be enhanced
93 years of service, let’s work together to continue this service through much needed upgrades to Branch 29 Legion
At the end of the Building Renovation Campaign we will recognize “ALL” contributors on a plaque to be displayed in the Branch Donations may be made on a Corporate, Personal or on a Memoriam basis There are several levels of recognition contact me for more information.
I am Roy Haggart, executive member of the Branch and I am Campaign Chair for this project. All funds raised will be sent directly to the Branch bank account via Go Fund Me.
Thank you for your support, please help us spread the word
Organizer

RH

Roy Haggart
Organizer