Obituary for Stan Plumstead
Plumstead, Charles Stanley “Stan”
Passed away peacefully at his home in Paris on Friday December 16, 2022. A long-time resident of Paris, at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband to Barbara (nee Reed); Loved father to Cheryl Miller (Albert Sears), Brian (Brandi), Kenny, and Heather Ioannoni (Bruno); Cherished Grandfather to Sherry (Ian), Victoria (Kyle), Samantha, Jon (Jocelyn), Russell, Carlo (Cathrine) and Sara (Trevor); and Great Grandpa to seven children. Sadly missed by his sister Barb Plumstead, his brother-in-law Doug Reed (Hennie), nieces, nephews, extended family on Barb’s side of the family and his close neighbours Jennifer, Gary and Sam who Stan considered part of his family. Their support for Stan over past years is deeply appreciated by the family. Predeceased by his parents Laura Grace (Coverett) and William James Plumstead and brothers William Albert and Donald Russell Plumstead. Stan and family express special thanks to the medical and PSW care team for the professional and loving care they provided during this difficult time. Michelle’s cheerful and loving care was particularly valued by Stan. Stan was born in Galt, Ontario and lived the early part of his life on Hwy 24A, near Pinehurst Park. He and other neighbourhood children were taken to the one-room Maus School in the earliest years with a horse and buggy, and later in the back of a truck. They walked the 3.5 miles home through the fields or along the roads. His parents and siblings dearly valued the love, unending support and humour Stan brought to his home. Stan joined the Navy at 18, was stationed in Halifax and Montreal, and travelled the world as a ship’s steward. The skills he learned serving naval officers came in handy later when he hosted huge reunions and dinners at his home for close to 30 family and friends. If Stan couldn’t get home for Christmas, he mailed presents for his loved ones from all around the world. He once bravely carried home a 3-foot doll from France for his sister, in uniform, getting some very strange looks! Stan and Barb married when they were 20 and 21, living for a time in Montreal and then returning to Paris. Their young family arrived soon after, followed by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, who have gathered around them all their lives. Stan set high standards for himself and his family. He modeled and expected honest, respectful and caring behaviour, and held the next generations to those standards. The children remember him fondly for the times when he searched the neighbourhood for a child who didn’t arrive home on time; called them “out” as an umpire, making Mom so angry she walked home; reported inappropriate behaviour to the authorities to teach an important lesson, and waded through knee-high water at 3:30am to get help when the vehicle got stuck in floodwaters a son stubbornly drove through, while Stan was helping with a paper route. Stan himself could be a stubborn man. The children and grandchildren recall that you “could do no wrong in the eyes of Dad/Grandpa, as long as you did it his way!”. Only a day before Stan passed, he closely supervised details as his wife and sister completed the last few Christmas cards and parcels for family and friends. Stan is loved and remembered by his family, friends and neighbours as a man who would eagerly do anything he could for anyone, with a smile. He was very active in his community and is well-known for over 10 years of volunteer work as Santa Claus. Accompanied by a few loyal elves, Stan brought candy canes and toys to children at Paris Willet and Brantford General Hospitals, Paris schools and the Paris Christmas Parade. Work colleagues will remember his early work as a cleaner, handling five different contracts; his work as a Printer at the Walker Press in Paris, and later at American Can in Hamilton. His children, neighbours and friends remember his participation in Shine Reed’s euchre club, New Year’s Eve horseshoe tournaments at Charlie Rhodes’ home, and the Paris Lawn Bowling Club. Stan tried so hard to stay with us to celebrate Christmas and his 64th wedding anniversary on December 27th. He will be with us in spirit as we gather to remember and celebrate the love of this wonderful man. We will feel him with us and hear his voice through fond and funny memories of his time with us. Stan was dearly loved by all who knew him. His nature was captured beautifully by his nephew Willy: “The world lost a beautiful man today. Uncle Stan considered everyone he met to be friend and family. His kindness was legendary. Everyone who knew him could tell you a story about his thoughtful consideration. Imagine a world where everyone was as kind as Uncle Stan.”
Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris, on Thursday December 29, 2022 from 1-2 PM followed by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel at 2. Final interment Paris Cemetery. Donations to the Brant County SPCA would be appreciated https://www.brantcountyspca.com). Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp at 519 442 3061.
Passed away peacefully at his home in Paris on Friday December 16, 2022. A long-time resident of Paris, at the age of 84 years. Beloved husband to Barbara (nee Reed); Loved father to Cheryl Miller (Albert Sears), Brian (Brandi), Kenny, and Heather Ioannoni (Bruno); Cherished Grandfather to Sherry (Ian), Victoria (Kyle), Samantha, Jon (Jocelyn), Russell, Carlo (Cathrine) and Sara (Trevor); and Great Grandpa to seven children. Sadly missed by his sister Barb Plumstead, his brother-in-law Doug Reed (Hennie), nieces, nephews, extended family on Barb’s side of the family and his close neighbours Jennifer, Gary and Sam who Stan considered part of his family. Their support for Stan over past years is deeply appreciated by the family. Predeceased by his parents Laura Grace (Coverett) and William James Plumstead and brothers William Albert and Donald Russell Plumstead. Stan and family express special thanks to the medical and PSW care team for the professional and loving care they provided during this difficult time. Michelle’s cheerful and loving care was particularly valued by Stan. Stan was born in Galt, Ontario and lived the early part of his life on Hwy 24A, near Pinehurst Park. He and other neighbourhood children were taken to the one-room Maus School in the earliest years with a horse and buggy, and later in the back of a truck. They walked the 3.5 miles home through the fields or along the roads. His parents and siblings dearly valued the love, unending support and humour Stan brought to his home. Stan joined the Navy at 18, was stationed in Halifax and Montreal, and travelled the world as a ship’s steward. The skills he learned serving naval officers came in handy later when he hosted huge reunions and dinners at his home for close to 30 family and friends. If Stan couldn’t get home for Christmas, he mailed presents for his loved ones from all around the world. He once bravely carried home a 3-foot doll from France for his sister, in uniform, getting some very strange looks! Stan and Barb married when they were 20 and 21, living for a time in Montreal and then returning to Paris. Their young family arrived soon after, followed by many grandchildren and great grandchildren, who have gathered around them all their lives. Stan set high standards for himself and his family. He modeled and expected honest, respectful and caring behaviour, and held the next generations to those standards. The children remember him fondly for the times when he searched the neighbourhood for a child who didn’t arrive home on time; called them “out” as an umpire, making Mom so angry she walked home; reported inappropriate behaviour to the authorities to teach an important lesson, and waded through knee-high water at 3:30am to get help when the vehicle got stuck in floodwaters a son stubbornly drove through, while Stan was helping with a paper route. Stan himself could be a stubborn man. The children and grandchildren recall that you “could do no wrong in the eyes of Dad/Grandpa, as long as you did it his way!”. Only a day before Stan passed, he closely supervised details as his wife and sister completed the last few Christmas cards and parcels for family and friends. Stan is loved and remembered by his family, friends and neighbours as a man who would eagerly do anything he could for anyone, with a smile. He was very active in his community and is well-known for over 10 years of volunteer work as Santa Claus. Accompanied by a few loyal elves, Stan brought candy canes and toys to children at Paris Willet and Brantford General Hospitals, Paris schools and the Paris Christmas Parade. Work colleagues will remember his early work as a cleaner, handling five different contracts; his work as a Printer at the Walker Press in Paris, and later at American Can in Hamilton. His children, neighbours and friends remember his participation in Shine Reed’s euchre club, New Year’s Eve horseshoe tournaments at Charlie Rhodes’ home, and the Paris Lawn Bowling Club. Stan tried so hard to stay with us to celebrate Christmas and his 64th wedding anniversary on December 27th. He will be with us in spirit as we gather to remember and celebrate the love of this wonderful man. We will feel him with us and hear his voice through fond and funny memories of his time with us. Stan was dearly loved by all who knew him. His nature was captured beautifully by his nephew Willy: “The world lost a beautiful man today. Uncle Stan considered everyone he met to be friend and family. His kindness was legendary. Everyone who knew him could tell you a story about his thoughtful consideration. Imagine a world where everyone was as kind as Uncle Stan.”
Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the Wm. Kipp Funeral Home, 184 Grand River St. N. Paris, on Thursday December 29, 2022 from 1-2 PM followed by a memorial service in the funeral home chapel at 2. Final interment Paris Cemetery. Donations to the Brant County SPCA would be appreciated https://www.brantcountyspca.com). Online condolences and donations may be arranged through www.wmkippfuneralhome.com or by contacting Wm. Kipp at 519 442 3061.