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OBITUARIES

Sandra O’Leary -2020 (Bill), Brother-inlaw Arnie – 2014 (Dianne) and many nieces and nephews Mary was predeceased by her parents, Marshall and Elsie Gillies
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Mary was born and raised on the family farm in Ayr, Ontario, and was fortunate to spend her later years there, thanks to her caring brother Bob and sister-inlaw Barb. Mary enjoyed the companionship of her good friend Gerald Swan and loved going out for Chinese buffet.
As a school girl Mary chased Roy around the Glen Morris school until she caught him and married him. Mary was proud of her work at the Galt Reporter and is fondly remembered as the Customer Service Manager at Sears. This year, she received a 50-year appreciation award for her volunteer work with the Paris Agricultural Society. She also volunteered with the 4-H Club, sharing her love for chickens, rabbits, and donkeys with young people. Mary was a member of the Paris Horticultural society and North Dumfries Garden Club. Mary will always be remembered for her seasonal decorations. Many enjoyed as they passed through Falkland.
A celebration of life will take place Saturday January 18, 2025 at Paris Agricultural Fairs Grounds in the Hospitality Room 1:00 to 4:00. This the room where Mom loved to be in during the Fair. Donations to the Paris Agricultural Society or Heart and Stroke Foundation would be appreciated.
Online condolences and donations may be arranged through Kipp’s Funeral Home at www wmkippfuneralhome com or by contacting WM. Kipp 519 442 3061

FLORENCE RAYMA SWIMM, JANUARY 14, 2025
Surrounded by love, Florence Swimm finished this part of her journey, on January 14, 2025, at the Brantford General Hospital. She was in her 87th year of life. Survived by her husband Earl Swimm Senior. Predeceased by her son Earl Swimm Junior (Wendy Swimm). Beloved mother of Lois Hibbs (Oliver Hibbs), Bernie Swimm (Tammy Swimm), Janice Mallette, and Timothy Smith (Valerie Smith). Florence is survived by 15 grandchildren and 23 great-grandchildren She will be forever remembered by her siblings Gladys and Winnifred Predeceased by siblings Marie, Geraldine, Carol, Ernest and Jean Florence will be dearly missed by her family and friends
Friends will be welcomed at the DWAYNE D. BUDGELL Funeral Home, 1105 Rest Acres Road, on Sunday January 19, 2025 from 7 – 9 p m Funeral Service will be held in the Funeral Home Chapel on Monday January 20, 2025 at 1 p m Florence’s service will be live streamed starting at 12:50 p.m. Interment will follow in the Oakhill Cemetery In Florence’s memory, donations to the Heart and Stroke Foundation would be gratefully appreciated by the family