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December 2,1950- August 21, 2025 Passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer on August 21, 2025 at Listowel Memorial Hospital. Beloved father of Sarah Smith, Nichole (Dale) Jamieson, Adam (Tammy) Hamilton, William (Kayla) Hamilton and Emma (Stewart) Yates. Cherished Grandpa of Pearson (Ashley) Smith, Mackenzie (Bryce) Hamilton, Victoria (Evan) Ducharme, Shelby (Scott) Robbins, Madison Hinschberger, Lucas (Megan) Jamieson, Abigail Jamieson (Logan Miller), Neve Jamieson, Dalton Hamilton, Owen (Kelsey) Hamilton, Reece Hamilton, Broderick Hamilton, Wrenn Hamilton and Winston Yates and Great Grandpa of Wilson Ducharme, Clara Ducharme, Alice Hamilton and Lucy Hamilton. Loving pet parent of Sheldon the cat.  Survived by Judy Dunnell, Margaret (Frank) Young and Gus (Janine) Hamilton. Predeceased by his parents Jack and Dorothy Hamilton of Trowbridge and brothers Robert Hamilton, Cliff Hamilton, Barry Hamilton and David Hamilton. A proud resident of Trowbridge for many years, Doug began his family there, before completing it in Atwood. Above all his children and family were his pride and joy.   He was a hard working man and a dedicated employee of Home Hardware for 40 years.   Doug was a man who enjoyed the simple pleasures of life.  An avid sports fan all his life, he held a true dedication to the Toronto Maple Leafs.  Nothing brought him more comfort than time with family - and perhaps a warm Labatt Blue.Doug will be missed by many.  Visitation will be held at Elma Memorial Community Centre on Friday August 29, 2025 from 10AM until the words of remembrance at Noon.  Interment will take place at Elma Centre Cemetery for immediate family only. Following Interment a Celebration of Life will be held at Elma Memorial Community Centre.  Memorial donations may be made to Wounded Warriors Canada. Online condolence may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca

March 18, 1954- August 25, 2025 Of Atwood passed away suddenly at home on Monday August 25, 2025 at the age of 71 Beloved wife of Gordon Coulter. Loving mother of Shawn (Meghan McCormick) Coulter, Todd (Katie) Coulter and Amanda (Ryan Carroll) Coulter. Cherished nana of Kayden, Madeline, Kiyran, Abbigail, Mariah, Everly, Nicholas, Livie and Everleigh. Survived by her sister Peggy (Ken) Johnston, and brothers Harold (Ginny) Parkhouse, Brad (Grace) Parkhouse, brothers-in-law Clare (the late Susan) Scheistel, George (Gloria) Coulter and sister-in-law Gail (Greg) Thomas. She will be missed by many nieces, nephews and friends.  Predeceased by her parents Allen and Ruth Parkhouse. Linda loved her many trips up to the French River with her friends and family. As per Linda’s wishes a private family service will take place at a later date. Memorial donations may be made to Atwood Presbyterian Church. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca

May 21, 1932 - August 22, 2025 Amos Lichty, age 93, went home to be with Jesus on August 22, 2025. As quiet and unassuming as he lived his life, he also slipped peacefully away. Amos, along with his wife and life-long companion Dorothy, who he married on June 10, 1954, recently celebrated 71 years of marriage. She predeceased him by 1 month and 3 days and we are glad they are reunited and enjoying Heaven together. Dad to Wayne (deceased May 16, 1977), Fern (JR) Yoder and Marcie (Robert) Kuepfer. He has left us a legacy of a quiet, gentle man whose life was transformed by Jesus. He made choices midway through his life that changed the trajectory of the future in a positive way. Amos was born in Uniontown, Ohio to Samuel Z. and Mary Lichty on May 21, 1932. They moved to Canada when he was a young boy. He is remembered by brothers Sam Lichty (Mary Ann), Norman Lichty (Clara), and sister Ruth Brown (Ken). Predeceased by siblings Nancy, Jacob, Daniel, Anna, Mary, Katherine, Rebecca, Emmanuel. Also remembered by sister in law Emma Lichty, brother in law Ian Woollett, brother in law Mahlon Gerber (Anna Mae) and sister in law Darlene Gerber. Amos spent a lot of years driving truck and operating heavy equipment, specifically bulldozers. His eyes lit up at the sight of a yellow piece of equipment especially if it had a CAT engine. In his spare time he loved making music – playing guitar, banjo, mandolin and harmonica. He had a deep voice and loved to sing. If music was playing in the background you would often hear him joining in and harmonizing. He was an avid fan of the Toronto Blue Jays and would watch as many games as he could. He was powered by coffee and chocolate – specifically chocolate pie, chocolate cake, chocolate bars and chocolate rosebuds. A family gathering was never meant to happen without something chocolate for dessert. He was overheard at a reunion, after searching the dessert table and finding out that there was nothing chocolate, mumbling that out of all the people who came surely someone could have brought something chocolate. He was even known to enjoy a piece of pie (or half a pie) in the middle of the night. He somehow managed to enjoy all of these treats without ever putting on a pound. Known as Gramps to his grandchildren: Erica & Mike Pillow, Crystal Kuepfer, Vanessa & Eric Marvin, Brent & Sarah Kuepfer, Jesse & Katie Yoder, Jenna Kuepfer, Judson &; Katie Yoder Being together with family was a highlight for Amos. Seeing grandchildren and great grandchildren was one of his greatest delights. Not a big conversationalist you could often find him in the background taking in the action and listening to what was being discussed. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John St, Atwood, ON from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Donations can be made to Gospel Echoes Team – Canada. To honour Amos’s wishes there will be a private committal service. A memorial service will be held for immediate family and will be by invitation.

August 18, 1950- July 22, 2025 Of Durham formerly of Atwood and Monkton passed away suddenly at South Bruce Grey Health Centre in Walkerton on July 22, 2025 at the age of 74. Beloved husband of the late Doris Ensinger (2023). Remembered by his siblings Linda Ensinger, Kathy (the late Warren) Carter, Bill (Sherry) Ensinger, Julie (Ted) Donkergoed, Barb (Ron) Listman. He will be missed by his brothers and sister-in-law. Albert (Sheila), Donna, Ella, Betty (the late Bill Baker and George Szucs), Joanne Subject, Sandra Subject, Iola Subject, and several nieces and nephews. Survived by his aunts Wilma (the late William) Cherrey, Pat Donohue, Diana (the late William) Mitchell, Rosemary (the late William “Tex”) Donohue. Predeceased by his children Sherry, Terry, Janet, and Daniel (1982), his parents Ernest and Elva Ensinger, mother, and father-in-law, Christian and Emma Subject, and grandmother Eva Donohue. Friends and family will be received on Friday July 25, 2025 at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John St Atwood from 6-9 PM. Funeral service will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church, on Saturday July 26, 2025 at 11 AM. Rev. Ernie Naylor will be conducting services. Memorial donations may be made to South Bruce Grey Health Centre Foundation. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca

November 9, 1934 - July 19, 2025 Dorothy S Lichty, age 90, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, July 19, 2025. Dorothy, along with her husband and life-long companion Amos, who she married on June 10, 1954, recently celebrated 71 years of marriage. She was mom to Wayne (deceased May 16, 1977), Fern (JR) Yoder and Marcie (Robert) Kuepfer.  We’ll love you forever, we’ll like you for always. Forever and ever the best mom you’ll be. Our mom was special -when she walked in a room her smile brightened our world and she shared that with others wherever she went-freely giving smiles, kind words, encouragement, hugs and a pat on the hand or back. She was loved by all who knew her. Dorothy was born in Millbank, ON to Chris J. and Mary Gerber on November 9, 1934. She was the very special, and only, sister to Mahlon and Dan. She was not only a wife, homemaker and mom, throughout her lifetime she was the owner of a lunch counter, foster parent, sales clerk, volunteer, thrifter and wheeler-dealer. She was known to be able to knit or crochet a wonderful gift from a few strings of yarn, to wear the classiest outfits which she purchased for a dime, and to get the lowest price possible on a piece of furniture. Her line, “Is that the best you can do” seemingly was enough to produce a better price from most salesmen. Her eye for colour came naturally and she used this talent to grow  beautiful flower beds as well as creating window displays at MCC Thrift Shop. Known as Gram (and best Christmas gift giver) to her grandchildren: Erica & Mike Pillow, Crystal Kuepfer, Vanessa & Eric Marvin, Brent & Sarah Kuepfer, Jesse & Katie Yoder, Jenna Kuepfer, Judson & Katie Yoder. Time spent with family was a special time for Dorothy. She liked to see her great grandchildren whether in person or via FaceTime. Being with family brightened her world. Dorothy will be missed and lovingly remembered by her remaining sister in laws and brother in laws. Visitation will be held on Tuesday, July 22, at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John St, Atwood, ON from 2-4pm and 6-8pm. Donations can be made to World Vision To honour Dorothy’s expressed wishes there will be a private committal service. A memorial service will be held for immediate family and will be by invitation.

May 2, 1940- July 13, 2025 William (Bill) Ropp of Gorrie (originally of Atwood) died July 13, 2025, at the Wingham and District Hospital at the age of 85. Predeceased by his wife Lynne Ropp (McCreight), his son-in-law Chad Reis and sister Ruth. Loving father of Deena Reis-Binne (Scott) of Kelowna, BC and Brady Ropp (Stephanie) of Gorrie, Ontario. Proud papa to Anabelle Ropp, Oliver Ropp, and Libby Reis.   Fondly remembered by Edith Schalk, Fred and Verna Ropp, Margie Bates, Doug and Valerie Ropp and many nieces and nephews.   Bill was kind, friendly, and always up for a good chat. He was the family historian and could remember details like no one else. He was happiest with a good book, a cup of tea, and his family around him. A good ice cream would also never be turned down.   Bill fought cancer for 15 years, and his strength and ability to keep going astounded everyone. Never one to complain, he quietly fought, loved a good laugh, and enjoyed life until the very end.   We hope heaven is full of dogs, all the tractors are John Deere, and that Mom is there asking for a Coke—to which you’ll sigh deeply, roll your eyes, and get her one anyway. You will be forever missed, Dad.   Thank you to Dr. Henderson for his incredible care and kindness to Dad, and to all the staff at the Wingham and District Hospital. Donations can be made in Bill’s memory to the Wingham and District Hospital Foundation.   Visitation will take place on Friday July 18th from 7-9 PM at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John St, Atwood. Memorial service will take place on Saturday July 19th at 1 PM at Brenneman Funeral Home. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca .

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Irene Betty Partridge at Knollcrest Lodge in Milverton, on Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the age of 73. Born on July 19, 1951, Irene was the beloved wife of the late Ronald Partridge. She was a loving mother to Virginia (Dave) Lawson of Clinton, Heather (Adam) Barnier of Stratford and Ryan Partridge of Brunner. Irene was the cherished grandmother of Tuesday Boyd. She will be dearly missed by her brother Rick (Lorrie) Diehl and her brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Kevin Partridge, Bonnie (Wray) Lealess and Kim (Kevin) Culligan. Irene was the oldest of five children and was predeceased by her parents, Lloyd and Mabel Diehl her in-laws John and Dallas Partridge, her sister Shirley (Jake) Neeb and her brothers Lloyd Jr. and Murray Diehl. Irene dedicated her career to cooking, starting at the Ritzvilla and Mitchell Nursing Home. She later finished her career at Knollcrest Lodge, where she cooked for twenty-three years until her retirement. Beyond her professional life, Irene was a devoted family woman who also farmed her entire life. She was an avid gardener and found immense joy in nature. In her earlier years she enjoyed crocheting, knitting, sewing, and various crafts. Irene loved road trips and scenic Sunday car rides with her family creating cherished memories. She also shared her faith by teaching Sunday school at Monkton United Church. Irene was known for her incredibly kind and gentle spirit, touching the hearts of everyone she met. Family and friends are invited to pay their respects at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood, on Thursday, June 26, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Funeral Service to celebrate Irene's life will take place at Brenneman Funeral Home on Friday, June 27, 2025, at 11:00 AM. Interment will follow at Elma Centre Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, donations may be made to Seaforth Hospital, Knollcrest Lodge, or a charity of one's choice. Online condolences may be made at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca Knollcrest Donation Link: Seaforth Hospital Foundation:

Of St Marys, formerly of Monkton passed away suddenly at St. Marys Memorial Hospital Tuesday June 10th at the age of 58. Beloved husband of Catherine Partridge. Loving father of Jordan Partridge and Ian Partridge. Cherished son of Don and Ruth Ann Partridge of Atwood.  He will be missed by his sisters Karen Partridge of Listowel and Nancy Partridge of Atwood. Survived by Catherine’s parents Carl and Lynn Crossett, brothers in law Jeff (Stephanie) Crossett, Tim (Cara) Crossett, nieces, nephews and many friends. Bruce worked for Novatronics/Curtiss-Wright Controls for the past 35 Years. He was involved in Minor Hockey for many years. Bruce was passionate about collecting old cameras, arcade machines and many other things. He was very gifted in many fields throughout the tech world. Bruce loved music and his Mustang he called Sally.   Visitation will take place on Sunday June 15th 2025 at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John St Atwood, from 5 PM- 8 PM. Visitation will continue the next day on June 16th at Elma Memorial Community Centre from 10:30 AM until the time of the service at 11 AM. Interment at Elma Centre Cemetery to follow. Memorial donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or charity of one’s choice. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca Donation Link:

Margaret (Maaike) van Veen of Listowel passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on June 7, 2025 at the age of 92. Predeceased by her husband of 68 years, Pete Beloved mother of Brenda (Wayne) Linney of Niagara Falls, Murray (Myrna) van Veen of Alberta, Peter van Veen (Gerry) of Merlin, Bonita (Charlie) Zammit of Malta, Douglas (Grace) van Veen of Bognor, and Michael van Veen of Bluevale. Cherished Grandmother of 18 grandchildren and 25 great grandchildren. Visitation will be held for Margaret at Brenneman Funeral Home. 141 John Street, Atwood, Ontario June 21, 2025 from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM. Interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel to follow. Donations may be made to Share Word Global or Gospel of Asia. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca

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Elsebeth Pedersen (Sorensen) of Atwood passed away at Waterloo Regional Health Network, on Wednesday May 21, 2025 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of Jens Pedersen (2024). Loving mother of Scott Pedersen, Mark (Trudy) Pedersen and Sean (Tina) Pedersen. Cherished grandmother of Samantha, Dakota, Dylan, Paige, Autumn, Garret, and great grandmother of Owen, Penny and Meadow. Elsebeth alongside her late husband, worked in the stair business for many years. She loved gardening and carefully placed landscaping. Her gift of design stretched from her gardens to home and décor. She was proud and loved all of her grandchildren and great grandchildren. As per her wishes, a private family gathering will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca. Memorial donations may be made to Atwood Lions Club.

February 24, 1935- March 7, 2025 Passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on March 7th, 2025 in her 91st year.   Beloved wife of the late John Vander Eyk (2001). Loving mother of Garry (Darlene) Vander Eyk of Listowel, George (Debra) Vander Eyk of Lions Head, Jack (Debbie) Vander Eyk of Listowel and Ken Vander Eyk (Mary Lou) of Hesson. Cherished grandmother of Jody (Ryan) Donegan, Jason (Amanda) Vander Eyk, Kyle Vander Eyk, Shane Vander Eyk (Jessica), Carly (Maarten) van Nuland and Eric Vander Eyk. Great grandmother of 11.   Survived by her sisters Tina Schalk, Jean Roszell, Lukie (Art) DeWaard, her brother John (Jenny) Feddema, sister in laws Henny Feddema, Gerry Feddema, Rose Feddema, Ellen Feddema and Pat Feddema.   Predeceased by her parents Gosse and Theodora Feddema (nee Zylstra), her brothers Pieter (Jytte) Feddema, Ernst Feddema, Bob Feddema, Tom Feddema, Charles Feddema and Pete Feddema, her sisters Alma Heeringa (Ray), Anna (Ted) Rintjema, Edna (Fritz) Nordemann and Louise Boersma (Jerry), her brother in laws Tom Schalk and Jack Roszell.   Margaret was born near Dokkum, The Netherlands on February 24, 1935 and had 14 brothers and sisters. The family immigrated to Canada in 1947 and settled near Kerwood Ontario. She married her husband John on December 12, 1952 and moved to a farm near Watford where they had 4 sons. The family then moved to a dairy farm near Listowel in 1964. After retiring from farming, John and Margaret moved to a new house in Listowel in 1998. They enjoyed many years of travelling to Europe and the USA where they made new friends at the trailer park.    Margaret was an active member of the Listowel Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Listowel Agricultural Society and the Maple Leaf Women's Institute. She also volunteered at the Listowel Hospital Cradle Club. She enjoyed knitting, gardening, playing cards, bowling, travelling and spending time with her family and friends. A memorial service will take place at Bethel Christian Reformed Church, Listowel 345 Elizabeth St E, Listowel, ON N4W 2P7 on April 17, 2025 at 12 PM. Memorial donations may be made to the Perth County Alzheimer's Society.   The family would like to thank the staff at Listowel Caressant Care and Milverton Knollcrest Lodge for the exceptional care she received. Online Condolences maybe made at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca . Arrangements entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home Atwood.