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  Free WiFi internet access is now available at Branch 29 Paris Legion, to all our Members and Guests in the main Lounge. Please ask at the Bar for access password.

John (Jack) Bawcutt

November 11, 1923 – November 22, 2021

After a short illness, our beloved Jack, with his wife and four children at his side, went peacefully to be with his Lord on November 22, 2021 at Brantford General Hospital.

Born in London, England to Leonard Theodore Bawcutt and Margeurite Lillian Over, Jack was a teenager when WWII broke out and he volunteered as an air-raid warden. At 3:00 a.m., after a heavy night of bombing during the Blitz of 1940, Jack was invited home by a friend whose mother and sister were serving tea to the exhausted volunteers. It was there, against a fiery backdrop, that Jack met Joyce Wood-Gaines, and they instantly fell in love, forming – a passionate and loving affair relationship that would last for almost over eighty years.

When he was of age, Jack enlisted in the RAF and was sent to Canada under the Commonwealth Air Training Plan to become a pilot and earn his wings. “I loved flying above the clouds, it was so peaceful there,” recalled Jack. While training, he met the second love of his life – Canada.

Upon Jack’s return to England, at the end of the war, he and Joyce reunited, married, and started their family. In November 1956, Jack and Joyce and their young family of three children, immigrated to Canada, and settled in Paris, ON, a textile town, founded at the forks of Grand and Nith Rivers. They joined the Paris Presbyterian Church and Jack began work at the iconic wool and sweater design company, Mary Maxim, and later at Penman’s, the textile company that formed the bedrock of the town.

Over time, Jack and Joyce added another child to their family and owned and operated a number of businesses. But no job that Jack held, either working for others or himself, could compare to his rewarding experience of serving Paris for seventeen years as the town’s Mayor. “I enjoyed working for the townsfolk,” said Jack, “I also liked I could give back to the community that had been so kind to us.” In 2001 Jack was honoured by the town as “Paris Citizen of the Year.” Jack’s contributions to the town of Paris will be memorialized by the Bawcutt Centre at the restored and revitalized Paris Old Town Hall.

Jack has a long history of community service including serving as a board-member of the Willet Hospital foundation, Chair of Prima Care (community family health team), Elder of the Presbyterian church (50 years.), and member of the Board of Managers for the Presbyterian church (25 years).

Jack is survived by the love of his life, his wife Joyce Bawcutt, and his four children: Linda Schuyler (Stephen), Tony Bawcutt (Tracy), Barb Graham (Rob), and Michael Bawcutt (Lori). He is the beloved “Papa B” to Max, Erika, Carter, Patrick, Christopher, Garrett, Kyle, Matthew, Heather, and “Great Papa B” to Austin, Hannah, Mason, Madison, Scarlett, and Leighton.

Jack will forever be remembered for the twinkle in his eye, his sharp sense of humour, his fair and balanced judgement, his kind and supportive words to all, and his deep and unfailing love of God. Jack lived his life by the serenity prayer:”God grant me the serenity to accept the things I cannot change,
The courage to change the things I can,
And, The wisdom to know the difference.”

LeRoy Clarke

CLARKE, LeRoy Edward

In the comfort of his home and surrounded by family, LeRoy Clarke peacefully slipped away to his final rest on November 19, 2021. He was in his 99th year and was happy to live out his days in the home which he had built for his family so many years ago. Roy was the beloved husband of the late Julie Clarke (2015). Cherished father of Andrew (Sarah), Christine (Nick) and Philip. Adored by his grandchildren Ben, Atticus and Augustus and little Julia. Roy leaves behind a sister-in-law, nieces, nephews, plus friends and kind neighbours. Roy was born in Kingston and grew up with one sister and four brothers, all predeceased. He joined the navy in WW2 at age 19 as an Able Seaman in the RCNR and sailed on a destroyer in the North Atlantic. After he earned his electrician papers he then worked for three years in the tool room at the Ford plant in Michigan. In 1946 he worked at Cockshutt in Brantford for 15 years. He worked the next 28 years and retired from his job as a foreman at DeZURIK of Canada in Cambridge. Roy had been a member of the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch #29 for 65 years and was a member of Probus Brantford for 23 years. He enjoyed gardening, going on car trips with his family, and he was able to fix anything on his property as needed. He regularly chopped and piled wood to heat his house, even into his 90s. He wanted to be a helpful husband and even learned how to make sauerkraut from his Ukrainian father-in-law. In his final years, he enjoyed visits from family, friends, and neighbours with whom he could share stories of the past. His memories of seeing his first car on the roads of Kingston were often a highlight to his grandchildren.

October Smokehouse

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE

Greetings

Summer is almost over along with our BBQ season.  It was a huge success.

Thanks to Roy, Barry and all of our wonderful volunteers.  We couldn’t have done this without you.

Thanks also to the members of Branch 29 Executive.  The stress of dealing with COVID-19 Protocols and the COVID-19 Passports have been staggering.

Upcoming, Kevin is trying to get our sports organized – pool, darts, cribbage, etc.

I hope you all have been in to see the upgrades at the Branch.

Coming up soon will be our Poppy Drive and Remembrance Day November 11th.  We need your support.

Branch 29 needs a Kitchen Coordinator, Alarm Attendant, Public Relations Officer, and a House Chair who would be responsible for building maintenance. If you are interested and need more information, contact me at 519-442-2193.

Hours of operation:
Thursday         3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Friday              12:00 noon to 7:00 p.m.

Saturday          12:00 noon to 8:00 p.m.

Sunday            12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m.

Andy Moran, President
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29

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Final BBQ of the season is Saturday, October 2
12 noon until 6:00 p.m.
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POPPY CAMPAIGN 2021

The 2021 Poppy Campaign will start this year on Friday 29th of October.   

As of today, we are not sure and will not know until after the district meeting next week whether we can have our members out canvassing.  We will, however, have Poppy boxes out in Stores throughout the Community.  I am looking for volunteers to look after the distribution of Poppy boxes and require help to count monies at campaign end. When a decision is made on the Campaign, I will let all members know by mail, e-mail, and on Facebook page.

Earl MacDonald, Poppy Chair
Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29
(Home) 519-302-0226 (Cell) 226-387-0729

LEAGUES

Men’s Dart League – Play to start on Wednesday, October 6

Ladies Dart League – We have some ladies interested and looking for more. All skill levels welcome, including beginner players. If interested contact Kevin at 519-209-2409 or email Br29Sports@outlook.com

Pool League – Thursday evenings, beginning at 7:00 p.m.

Afternoon Pool – anyone interested afternoon pool, please contact Kevin at 519-209-2409 or email Br29Sports@outlook.com

Kevin Link, Sports Chair
1st Vice-President

PROOF OF VACCINATION

As of September 22, the Province of Ontario has adopted a policy of Proof of Vaccination for all restaurants and bars in the Province. Branch 29 Legion falls into this category.

All Members, Patrons, Staff and Volunteers
to provide Proof of Vaccination to enter the Branch.
This includes bar service for patios or in the lounge, watching TV in lounge, dining inside, sports, pool, darts, cards, and use of washrooms

The only exception to the above is the submission of a Medical Exemption to vaccinate signed by a Doctor.

All COVID-19 protocols will be in effect throughout the Branch and outdoor patios.

Sunday hours

Now open Noon until 4 on Sundays.

Vaccination Proof

As of September 22, the Province of Ontario has adopted a policy of Proof of Vaccination for all restaurants and bars in the Province.

Branch 29 Legion falls into this category.
Branch 29 Legion, as of September 22, will require, all Members, Patrons, Staff and Volunteers to provide Proof of Vaccination to enter the Branch. (Bar service for patios or in the lounge, watching TV in Lounge, dining inside, sports, pool, darts, cards, and use of washroom, etc.)
The only exception to the above is the submission of a Medical Exemption to vaccinate signed by a Doctor. All Covid19 protocols will be in effect throughout the Branch and outdoor patios.


Andy Moran

President Branch 29 Legion  

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Hours of Operation

Monday: Closed

Tuesday: Closed

Wednesday: Closed

Thursday: 3 -7

Friday: Noon til 7

Saturday: Noon til 8

Sunday: 12 til 5

Holiday hours: Noon til 6

We will gladly adjust our hours to suit your function. Please see the bartender on duty with your request.