Obituaries

Mary “Luann” Schmidt passed away peacefully at her home in Atwood on February 12, at the age of 69. Beloved wife of LeRoy for 50 years. Loving mother of David Schmidt, Teresa Schmidt & Carl MacDonald. Cherished grandmother of Aiden and Keelan Schmidt, and twins Kaitlyn and Emily MacDonald. Luann will be missed by her siblings Janet & Lynn Tucker, Don & Nancy Miller, Jim & Bev Miller, and by her extended family including Amy Miller, Jim Williamson, Patrick Hill, Sandy Miller,

Passed away peacefully with his family by his side on February 5, 2026 at Listowel Memorial Hospital in his 69 th  year. Beloved husband of Wendy Clark who he lovingly called Lou. Loving father of Shannon (Chad) and Samantha (Ben). Cherished grandfather of Mishca, William, Nixyn, Leo, Rowan, Colby and Nevy. Survived by his siblings Bonnie (Joe) Grubb, Jim (Cindy) Clark, Perry (Heather) Clark, Rob Clark and Charlene (Wayne) Brubacher, his brothers and sisters in law Laurie Hen

Bernice Cockwell, of Listowel, formerly of Atwood, passed away peacefully at home on January 28, 2026. She was the beloved wife of the late Neil Cockwell, with whom she shared nearly 66 years of devoted marriage and partnership. Bernice was a loving mother to Brian (Debra) Cockwell, Bruce (Janet) Cockwell, and Donna (Rob) Jeske, and a proud and cherished grandmother to Nigel (Jessica), Jillian (Aaron), Alyssa (Evan), Kirstie (Greg), Taylor (Jordan), and Josh (Jenna). She was

Lawrence Kingwell Passed away peacefully on January 18, 2026, in his 91st year. Beloved and devoted husband of Sharron, with whom he shared a love that was deep, steady, and unmistakable. Their life together was marked by faith, laughter, and unwavering companionship. Proud and loving father of Murray (Sharon) Kingwell and Paul (Evelyn) Kingwell. Cherished stepfather of Jeff (Krista) Mitchell and Julie (Al MacDonald) Mitchell. Lawrence was a devoted grandfather and great-gran

of Atwood passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital. On January 12, 2026, at the age of 61, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and deep devotion to her family. Beloved wife of Brian Campbell, Barb will be lovingly remembered by her family. She was a devoted mother to Samantha (Michael) Schell of Listowel, Robert (Tracey) Campbell of Listowel, and Michelle (Anthony) Quipp of Atwood. Cherished grandmother to Keigen and Ryker Schell, Autumn and Logan Campbell, and Camero

Lena went to glory to meet her Lord and Saviour on Monday January 5, 2026 at Huronlea Home for the Aged in Brussels at the age of 87. Predeceased by her brothers, Dominic and Mike. And her sisters Ann and Irma. Predeceased by Mike Ferringo, the love of her life. It has been said of Lena that she is "always waiting on someone, always doing something for someone." Lena loved life to the fullest; people, dogs and especially pizza. God answered Lena's prayers by helping her to le

Betty Beaman passed away peacefully at Fordwich Village Nursing Home on January 1, 2026, at the age of 74. Beloved wife of Peter Beaman, Betty will be lovingly remembered by her family. She was a devoted mother to Tiffany (Simon Marsh) Buchanan of Atwood and Dean (Valerie) Buchanan of Listowel, and a caring stepmother to David Beaman and Krista (Ian) Emmerson. She was a cherished grandmother to Parker, Bayden, Sarah, Emily, and Megan, and a loving step-grandmother to Noah, Li