OBITUARIES

JOAN BENSON (BURRILL) JANAURY 14, 2025

Just when we thought that we were going to be able to keep her forever, our Mom, Gramma, and GG, Joan Benson passed away January 14th, 2025, peacefully and quietly after a brief illness, a month shy of her 96th birthday

We can already picture her relaxing on the veranda with the cicadas, trains, and Blue Jays game on the transistor radio providing the soundtrack, with her beloved husband and best friend Bill by her side

Daughter of Bessie and Emmerson Burrill, Joan leaves behind a legacy of family and community, both in Paris and beyond. She was so grateful for and close with her children Susan (Stan), Jodie, and Brad (Cindy) Gramma was infinitely proud of her grandchildren: Robin, Aaron, Adam, Randa, Leanne, Kaitlyn, and Eric and welcomed their chosen partners into the fold. She closely followed the adventures of her 20 greatgrandchildren Ask any one of us, and we can share a story and a giggle about our GG.

Bridge games and road trips. Local community outreach and life-long friendships. Celebrations and opportunities to share her political insights She delighted each one of us with her memories, generosity, and constant care (read: fretting about the weather) She never missed wishing us a happy birthday and always cleaned her plate, even when the meat was way too dry.

We will forever miss her but will continue to share her stories and her love Joan’s life will be celebrated on her birthday Saturday, February 15th, 2025, at St Paul's United Church, 48 Broadway St. West in Paris at 11:00 AM. Donations to St. Paul's United Church or Salvation Army would be appreciated Joan had very strict rules about obituaries. We hope we nailed the assignment.

KENNETH (BOB) ROBERT PRYCE JONES DECEMBER 31, 2024

Finding peace at last, Bob passed away on December 31st, 2024 at Woodingford Lodge in Woodstock, ON. He was in his 80th year Beloved husband of Noreen Jones (Guthrie). Cherished father of Craig (Greta) and Jeff (Becky). Much loved Grandpa to Sid, Alexandria, Cooper and Eli. Bob is predeceased by his parents Kenneth Ross Pryce Jones and Gladys Jean, and brother Richard Jones. He will be dearly missed by many extended family members and friends

Bob was an avid Lions Football fan –he often made the drive to Detroit to see them in person He was a man of faith and was actively involved in his church as a lay reader and assisting with sermons. Bob was a teacher for 10 years, and when he retired, he continued to use his skills and volunteered at the Correctional Facility in Brantford where he taught inmates English He handcrafted clocks and was a talented woodworker. He enjoyed heading out on the water on his sailboat to enjoy a day with family and friends.

Bob’s family would like to extend their heartfelt thanks to the team at Woodingford Lodge for their exceptional care and compassion during this difficult time

Friends were welcomed at the Dwayne D. Budgell Funeral Home on Thursday January 9th, 2025 A Celebration of Life followed in the Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. Rev. Derek Perry officiated. A Private Family Interment was held at Paris Cemetery following the service In Bob’s memory, memorial donations to the Alzheimer’s Society (Oxford County) would be appreciated by the family

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