Mary Ellen Edgar (nee Greenwood)

1935 - December 25, 2024

After a brief illness, Mary Ellen Edgar, of Paris, passed away peacefully at the Stedman Community Hospice in Brantford on December 25, 2024. She was 89 years of age. Cherished wife of Harold Edgar for 67 years. Loving mother of Lisa (Bruce) Carrow of Glenwood, NY, John (Marsha) Edgar, and Ken (Jennifer) Edgar of Paris. Devoted grandmother to Dylan (Alexandra) Carrow, Hayley (Bill Brown) Carrow, and Skylr (Kaleigh) Carrow, all of New York State; Cathryn (Keegan Amy), Meghan (Charlie Turnbull), Tobias (fiancée Madeline Reis), and Amelia Edgar of Paris, and great-grandmother to Cora Brown and Rowyn Carrow.

She will be sadly missed by her special nephew Ben Depew (and the late Nancy), many nieces and nephews, and Jan Johansson from Sundsvall, Sweden, who was like another son to her. Mary Ellen was predeceased by her parents Ben and Ella Greenwood, stepfather Rev. C. H. Scoffield, and siblings Gwen, Doris, Evelyn, Bob, Ion, and step-siblings Herb, Eric, Vera, Muriel, and Clara.

Mary Ellen worked for Don Graham, Pride of Paris, Cockshutt Farm Equipment, Mary Maxim, and George Lawrence’s Law Firm. She started her own business, Eucalan Delicate Wash, in 1989 and was instrumental in helping Harold with the family farm operations. She was deeply involved in her community, holding positions in the Whiteman’s Creek WI, Bethel UCW, CGIT, Paris Agricultural Society Homecraft Division, and the Paris Horticultural Society. A passionate supporter of the Junior Farmers Association of Ontario, she also led 4-H programs and sang with the Brant Belle-a-Dears for many years.

Friends will be welcomed at the Dwayne D. Budgell Funeral Home, 1105 Rest Acres Road, Paris, on Friday, January 24, 2025, from 7 – 9 p.m. A Memorial Service will be held at the Bethel Stone United Church Community Hall, 154 Bethel Road, Paris, on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at 1 p.m., officiated by Rev. Adrianne Robertson. In accordance with Mary Ellen’s expressed wishes, cremation has already taken place.

The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses, and volunteers at Brantford General Hospital and Stedman Community Hospice for their care and compassion. In lieu of flowers, donations to Bethel Stone United Church Memorial Fund or the Stedman Community Hospice would be appreciated. Memories and notes of condolence may be shared at Dwayne D. Budgell Funeral Home.

Ronald Wilmer Martin

1939 – December 13, 2024

The last note was played and the music stopped on Friday, December 13, 2024. Ron was 85 years of age. Predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy Martin (nee Hill), on January 17, 2016. Loved father of Stephanie and Jamie. Cherished grandfather of five grandchildren and twelve great-grandchildren.

A Memorial Service will be held sometime in early 2025. Once the details of the service are complete, the website will be updated.

Online condolences may be made at www.budgellfuneralhome.ca.

Paul Edward Bennett

1946 – December 10, 2024

Paul went home on December 10, 2024, at 78 years of age. Predeceased by his beloved wife and best friend, Jane Bennett (nee Thompson), in 2011. Loving father of Kate (Pieter), Patrick (Ana), and Kristin (Damon), and grandfather to Sophie, Daelyn, Liam, Tessa, and Sylvan. He will be dearly missed by his brothers, Mike and Chuck, and his sisters, Lorrie and Anne. Paul will be remembered by his extended family and many friends.

Paul’s mantra was “Love God, love others, do good, do your best.” He loved his family above all and if he had something you needed, it was yours. A few of his favorite things were a Tim Horton’s coffee shared with a good friend, sitting by the lake at the cottage, cheering on the New York Rangers, watching Lord of the Rings, and reading a great book. Paul owned and ran HEC Group with his good friend and business partner, Bob Leek, for many years. Following his retirement, he served Grand Valley Church as a youth leader.

Friends will be received at the Dwayne D. Budgell Funeral Home on Thursday, December 19, 2024, from 12 – 1 p.m. A Memorial Service will follow in the Funeral Home Chapel at 1 p.m. Pastor Ralph Byma will officiate. In Paul’s memory, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society – Brant, Haldimand, Norfolk, Hamilton, Halton would be appreciated by his family.

Online condolences and donations may be made at www.budgellfuneralhome.ca.