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Ian “Bear” Rutherford
RUTHERFORD, Ian (Bear) – At Brantford General Hospital on Friday, April 26, 2013; William Ian Rutherford of Paris, at the age of 64; loving partner of Linda MacLeod; son of the late Bill and Lil Rutherford; brother of Connie and Rod (Laurie); Uncle Boo to Stephanie (Tom), Eric and 3 great nieces. Ian lived in Paris his whole life and worked as a traffic manager for the Pride of Paris for over 25 years. He was involved with the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29, Paris as a past executive member (and frequent customer). Over many years, he loved being a Paris Star columnist and playing Brantford Flag Football and 29ers Baseball. Building model cars became his hobby of choice as he grew older and less spry. Ian really loved playing trivia of any kind, especially if he won. He was an ardent fan of the Montreal Canadians and New York Yankees. Ian always had a joke and a deep laugh for everyone he met, even if they had heard it before! In recent years, he and Linda were in high demand for many public and private Christmas events as Mr. and Mrs. Claus. Little children were in awe of him, even in the off-season when he was seen in restaurants or on the street. Special thanks to Dr. John McDonald and all of the PSW’s, nurses and the CCAC who cared for him in his last years
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Welcome
Branch 29, 70 William St., Paris, ON N3L 1L6 519-442-3788
parislegion29@execulink.com
The Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 29, Welcomes You !
The Legion is a community service organization as well as an active social club. Our branch has a licensed lounge as well as dart, pool and cribbage leagues. We regularly have barbecues, yearly summer and winter golf tournaments, car rallies and poker runs. We also support local organizations such as the food bank.
Did you know that the Legion is open to everyone? You don’t need to be a member to visit or enjoy the many events and activities happening at our Branch. Whether you’re looking for a place to meet friends, enjoy a social event or simply explore what our Legion has to offer, our doors are open! We’re a welcoming space for the whole community, supporting our Veterans, our Youth, and our Community. Come by and see what we’re all about. Whether You’re here for a quick visit or to join us in support of a great cause, you’re always welcome at Branch 29 Legion 70 William St. Paris Ont.
Stop in and say hello – we’d love to see you.
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Ken O’Neill
O’NEILL, Joseph Kenneth “Ken“ – Surrounded by the love of his family and his Davis Court Family, Ken O’Neill passed away at the John Noble Home on Saturday April 7, 2012 in his 86th year. Predeceased by his wife Mary Elizabeth O’Neill (2010). Beloved father of Tina Stickle and her husband Gary, Brantford and Laurie O’Neill, Paris. Cherished grandfather of Michael O’Neill, Brooke, Scott and Luke Emerson, Ryan, Christopher, Kristal, Brittaneigh and Joshua Stickle and great grandfather of Taylor, Morrigan, Karson and Mya. Ken is survived by his sisters Margaret and Betty in England and was predeceased by his four brothers. Dearly missed by Paul and Brenda Emerson. Ken retired from the Willett Hospital. In retirement Kenny didn’t do “a dam thing!“ Ken will be remembered as the guy who gave out quarters, paper airplanes and for having too many accidents on his bicycle. Ken was a 60 year member of the Royal Canadian Legion Branch #29 in Paris.
