Mary Agnes Harrow

August 10, 1916 to April 26, 2011

The family announces with sorrow, the passing of Agnes (Mrs. Bill) Harrow, 94 years, on April 26, 2011, peacefully after a short illness. She was formerly of Atwood and resided at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel. Agnes was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church, Atwood Ladies Aid and a former member of the Atwood Evening Auxiliary. She spent many hours sewing, quilting, knitting and loved playing cards, gardening and raising Pomeranian dogs. Beloved wife of the late William (Bill) Harrow who predeceased her in 1977. Loving mother of John (predeceased) and wife Joan (Porterfield) of Waterloo, Bill and wife Lynda (Hendry) of Ilderton and Allan and wife Brenda (Boluk) of Lively. Cherished grandmother of Brad (Connie), Paul (Joanne), Donna and Debbie (Peter Engel). Sadly missed by great grandchildren Justin, Anthony, Tiffany, Nicolette, Emma, Mark, David and great great grandchildren Ella, Addison and Benjamin. Dear sister of Jean Ballantyne of Listowel and Jack, Annie and Bob all predeceased. Fondly remembered by her sister-in-law Jeannie Ballantyne of Atwood and many nieces & nephews. Also predeceased by her parents John and Alice (Coghlin) Ballantyne and two brothers in infancy. Agnes’ family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood, on Saturday April 30, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service to celebrate her life at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Andrew Thompson officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. Reception to follow for family and friends in the Atwood Presbyterian Church basement. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 or Atwood Presbyterian Church c/o Deanne Metzloff PO Box 290 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make A Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.