Grant Macrae

Peacefully, at Brantford General Hospital, on Wednesday March 24, 2021, a lifelong resident of Paris, in his 58th year. Grant was a former employee of Southern Pride Poultry and was a member of the Paris Legion. Beloved son to Grace MacRae and the late Joey MacRae (2015); loved brother Heather Shannon (Rick), and Brad (Diane); dear uncle to Darcy, Brooke, Darryl, Meaghen, and the late Ashley; and great uncle to Kya, Ty, and Dax. Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris on Friday March 26, 2021 from 11 – 1 p.m. A Service to follow in the funeral home chapel at 1:00 p.m. Interment Paris Cemetery. Due to current Covid restrictions masks must be worn and social distancing mainitained. Friends are asked to rsvp through funeral home website. Donations to the SPCA or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated. RSVP for Services, Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting WM. KIPP 519 442 3061.

Jim Ayres

James Sherman “Jim” Ayres.

Peacefully, at the Brantford General Hospital, on Thursday, March 18, 2021 Jim passed away in his 84th year. Beloved husband of Tessie. Loving father of Darin and his wife Chris and Duane and his wife Susanne. Jim was a very special grandpa to James (Angie), Shelley, Hudson and Nolan. Great-grandfather to Mason. He will be missed by his brother Keith and sisters Glenda and Chris. Predeceased by his sisters Gwen and Pat. Jim served his country in the Royal Canadian Navy based out of Halifax, Nova Scotia and was proud to be recognized as a veteran. He excelled at numerous sports over his years and truly loved every minute he spent on the Trent Canal fishing. He was a hard worker who lived an honest life. He will be dearly missed by extended family, many friends and former colleagues. Our family would like to thank the staff at the Brantford General Hospital who were wonderful and went above and beyond to take care of our father and husband. Funeral arrangements entrusted to the Dwayne D. Budgell Funeral Home Ltd. Due to the Covid-19 pandemic and the subsequent restrictions on gathering a Private Family Funeral Service will be held. Father Jason Postma of St. James Anglican Church will officiate. In Jim’s memory, donations to the Arnold Anderson Sport Fund would be appreciated by the family. Online condolences and donations may be made at www.budgellfuneralhome.ca

Bill Little

LITTLE: – William Earnest
At Brantford General Hospital on Saturday March 7, 2020, William E. Little of Paris passed away in his 93rd year; loving husband of the late Irene (nee Gordon) and the late Rita (nee Fahey); loved father of Tom (Judy) Little of Fernie, B.C., Patricia (David) Gormley of Guelph, and the late Michael (Janice); Stepfather of Lorrie (Rick) of Ajax, Todd (Melissa) and Tim all of Surrey, B.C.; loved grandpa of Geoff, Jennifer, Mathew, Joshua, Jason and Patrick; great grandfather of Maeve and Abigail and Adlynn; also survived by many nieces and nephews. Bill was a retired member of the Canadian Forces, and served with the Princess Patricia’s in Korea. He was also a retiree of Sheridan College, Oakville and was a member and Past President of Branch 29 Royal Canadian Legion. He was a serving member of the Brant City Starfighter Squadron, Brantford. In his retirement he spent many a day in his favourite spot fishing and canoeing in Algonquin Park as well as enjoying the company of his dogs and cats.
Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris, on Sunday March 15, 2020 from 2-4 & 7-9PM. A Legion Ceremony will be held prior to evening visitation at 6:30 pm. A Mass will be held at Sacred Heart RC Church, 17 Washington St., Paris, on Monday March 16, at 11 am with Father Joseph Okoko celebrant.
Donations to a charity of your choice would be appreciated. Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting WM. KIPP 519 442 3061

Kitchen help

Kitchen volunteers: are always appreciated. This is a good way for high school students to earn 40 hours for community service. Please email Helen Bailey: hcbailey1@hotmail.com

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.