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.

Photos from Awards ceremony

Click here to see photos from the most recent awards ceremony.

Band concert

Thanks to the Paris/Ayr band who provided a patio concert for the public on June 19.

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.

Pig Roast is huge success

The event was sold out and everyone had a great time Music supplied by Logan Barrett. Fantastic warm sunny day, great for patio group. Thanks to all that attended and Roy Haggart for Chairing the event and special thanks to Cathy Howard and Denise Haggart for your help with food preparation and serving and helping to organize the event .

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