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Public Notice
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29 Poppy Committee would like to thank all of our volunteers for all of their help and support in the past Poppy campaign. We also recognize and appreciate the help and support of the community. A huge thanks to all. The figures reported below reflect the financial position of the Branch Poppy Fund.
Poppy Trust Fund Branch Status Report
January 1st , 2024 to December 31st , 2024
Balance in Branch Poppy Trust Funds as of January 1st 2024 = $37,180.14
Income from Campaign & all other sources = $25,522.60
Sub Total = $62,702.74
Campaign Expenses & Youth Education Program = $4,927.54
Donations from Fund = $21,894.95
Total Expenses & Donations = $26,822.49
Closing Balance as of December 31st , 2024 = $35,880.25
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Dewey Robinson
ROBINSON, Durward “Dewey”
Peacefully, at Stedman Hospice on Thursday June 22, 2023, a lifelong resident of Paris, in his 70th year.
Dewey was a hardworking and dedicated employee of the County of Brant, he served for 45 years with the Paris Fire Department. He was a member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29.
Beloved husband to Cindy (Nee Graham); loved dad to Mark (Lynda) and Paul (Lindsey); Cherished grandpa to Haley, Josh, Colten, and Adelyn. Dewey will be sadly missed by his Firefighter Family and Friends and neighbours of “Victoria St. Hood”.
Predeceased by his parents Jack and Hazel Robinson.
Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris, on Monday June 26, 2023 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Cremation to follow.
Donations to Stedman Hospice or the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 would be appreciated.
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Bill Kipp
KIPP, William Lionel “Bill” Sr.
Peacefully, at Fox Ridge Care Community, Brantford, on Wednesday June 14, 2023, a longtime resident of Paris, in his 100th year.
Bill along with Betty co-founded Wm. Kipp Funeral Home in 1963 and was a Veteran with the RCAF serving in WWII, and a long serving member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 Paris.
Beloved husband to the late Betty (nee Sutherland 1995); loved dad to the late Doug (Shirley), the late Barbara Stevenson (Arnold), Denis, Bill Jr. (Christine), Alison “Suzanne” Telford (Jim) and Ruth Kipp (Don Hillman); cherished grandpa to Ryan Kipp, Shawn Kipp, Gordon Stevenson, Beth Stevenson, Shannon Reid, Barbara Penner, Sherri Rollins, Brian Kipp, Michael Kipp, Kim Scherer, James Telford, Lucy Telford, and Julia Telford; and many great-grandchildren and a great-great- granddaughter. He will be missed by his dear friend Kay Beaudette. Also survived by nieces and nephews. Predeceased by brothers Arthur, Charles, and Donald and sister Audrey Williamson.
Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris on Monday June 19, 2023, from 2-4 and 7-9p.m. A Legion Service under the auspice of The Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 will be held in the funeral home on Monday at 6:30 p.m.
Funeral Services will be held in the funeral home chapel on Tuesday at 11:00 a.m. Interment Paris Cemetery.
Donations to Royal Canadian Legion Branch 29 or Brain Tumor Foundation of Canada.
