February 23, 1932 to April 25, 2015 Ruby Hoover of Brussels, passed away peacefully after a brief battle with cancer, at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday April 25, 2015 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of Russell Hoover whom she married in 1955. Loving mother of Terry and Diane of RR1 Atwood and Bob and Sandy of RR2 Atwood. Special grandma of Samuel, Victoria and Krista. Fondly remembered by her nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Percy and Minnie (Houck) Puterbaugh, her sisters Irene and her husband Wilfred Bowes, and Marion Warren. In keeping with Ruby's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or funeral service. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of one's choice appreciated by the family. Thank you to the doctors, specialists, CCAC Care Partners and the nurses in palliative care at Listowel Memorial Hospital.

March 28, 1920 to March 30, 2015 Jean L. Ballantyne formerly of Atwood and Listowel, passed away peacefully at her residence in Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Monday March 30, 2015 at the age of 95. Jean was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel where she had served as elder. She was also a member of the Willing Workers and a 50 year member of the Elma Centre Women's Institute. Jean was the librarian at the Listowel Library for over 25 years. Along with Brad Scheifele, Jean organized many bus trips for seniors to places in Canada and the United States. Dear sister-in-law of Jean M. Ballantyne of Listowel. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. She was the last surviving member of her family, being predeceased by her parents John and Alice (Coghlin) Ballantyne, her sisters Annie and her husband Harry Gould, Agnes and her husband Bill Harrow, her brothers Robert and his wife Ann Ballantyne, Jack Ballantyne, Gordon Ballantyne and one brother in infancy. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Wednesday April 1st from 7 to 9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Thursday April 2, 2015 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Don McCallum officiating. Spring interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Knox Presbyterian Church 220 Livingstone Ave N. Listowel, ON N4W 1P9 or Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street E. Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 appreciated 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.

October 28, 1966 to March 4, 2015 Calvin Subject of Monkton, passed away unexpectedly of a heart attack, on Wednesday March 4, 2015 at the age of 48. Calvin was a truck driver for Atwood Resources. He was an executive member and coach with the Palmerston Jr. Broomball Association where he spent many hours watching his children play. Calvin enjoyed games of chance and spending time in his favorite lazy boy chair watching Ice Road Truckers and Gold Rush Alaska. He will be remembered as a collector of treasures. Loving father of Daniel and Kelsey, both at home. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Joanne Broughton, Kim and Steve Smith, Steven and Christina Subject, Chantell and Mark Carreiro. Son-in-law of Myrna and Fred Lacroix. Survived by his special friend Shelly Lockie and her children Amber and Jordan. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews and the extended Subject, Stevens, Hiusser, Clarke and Lockie families and close friends John and Christine Lenselink and girls. Predeceased by his wife Sandee (Robinson) Subject, his father George Subject, his mother Helen Subject and her partner Gerald (Blinky) Hiusser and brother-in-law Bob Broughton. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday March 7th from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Calvin's life will be held at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, Atwood on Sunday March 8, 2015 at 3:00 p.m. with Pastor Marvin Bublitz officiating. Spring interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Heart and Stroke Foundation 556 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 or North Perth Community Hospice 135 Main Street East, Suite 105 Listowel, ON N4W 2B5 appreciated 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.

October 25, 1919 to March 1, 2015 Ruby Mueller of Mitchell, formerly of RR3 Monkton, passed away peacefully at Mitchell Nursing Home on Sunday March 1, 2015 at the age of 95. Ruby was a member of Redeemer Lutheran Church, Monkton and a former member of Kuryville Women's Institute. She enjoyed gardening, playing cards, cooking, quilting and crocheting. Beloved wife of the late Eldon (Elt) Mueller who predeceased her in 1996. Loving mother of Gary and Linda Mueller of RR3 Monkton, and Lundy Priestap (Lillian predeceased 1998) of RR2 Monkton. Special grandma of Kim and Rob Dearing and their children Eric, Emily and Ethan, and Dennis and Leona Mueller and their children Avery, Hanna and Rylee. Greatly missed by Maxine, Dwayne, Brian, Joanne, Kevin, Brad, Cheryl and their families. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Ruby was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by her parents Andrew and Agnes (Kerr) Diehl, her brothers Lorne and his wife Edna Diehl, Ross and his wife Ruth Diehl, Orval and his wife Jean Diehl, her sisters Laurene and her husband Paul Mogk, Eileen and Dorothy both in infancy, granddaughter Darlene Mueller and grandson Wayne Priestap both in infancy. Ruby's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Tuesday March 3 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at Redeemer Lutheran Church, Monkton on Wednesday March 4, 2015 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Marvin Bublitz officiating. Spring interment in Redeemer Lutheran Cemetery, Monkton. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Redeemer Lutheran Church 207 Selby Street Monkton, ON N0K 1P0 appreciated 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.

February 19, 1925 to February 20, 2015 Ina Gertrude McMillan of Mitchell, passed away peacefully at her residence on Friday February 20, 2015 one day after her 90th birthday. Ina was a faithful member of Atwood Presbyterian Church, the Women's Missionary Society and Ladies Aid. She was also a member of the Women's Institute, a 4H Leader and enjoyed baking, quilting and poultry farming. Beloved wife of the late John McMillan who predeceased her in 2005. Loving mother of Keith and Bonnie of Bayfield, Murray and Linda of Australia, Kevin and Carrie of Virginia, and Marion of Mitchell. Mother-in-law of Percy Coulter of Listowel. Special grandma of Lucas and Kelly McMillan and their daughters Alexandra and Abigail; Heather and Jason Denstedt; Ian and Sheena McMillan; Candace and Patrick Skerman; Amy and Ben White and their children Emily and Dale; Alasdair and Danielle McMillan and their daughter Elspeth; Benjamin Hollenbeck; Adam Coulter; Matthew Coulter and Richard Ireland. Dear sister of Harvey Dougall and his wife Marie and sister-in-law of Gladys Blackwell. Predeceased by her parents Foster and Mary (Blackwell) Dougall, her daughters Connie in infancy, and Margaret Coulter, brother Vernon Blackwell and sister Alma Denney and her husband Lyle. Visitation will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Wednesday February 25, 2015 from 10:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. followed by the funeral service at 12:30 p.m. with Rev. Andrew Thompson officiating. A time of fellowship and refreshments will follow in the church hall. Spring interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Sleeping Children Around the World 28 Pinehurst Crescent Toronto, ON M9A 3A5 www.scaw.org or Atwood Presbyterian Church PO Box 179 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 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.

October 17, 1951 to February 15, 2015 Francis (Frank) Kelly Boyd of Calgary Alberta, formerly of Monkton passed away at his residence on Sunday February 15, 2015 at the age of 63. Loving father of Pamela (Larry) Stewart and Lisa (Jamie) Gibbings all of Mitchell. Grandfather of Ava, Jonah and Sean Gibbings. Son of Spencer Boyd of Atwood and brother of Conny and his wife Cheryl Boyd of Monkton. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Stacey, Shannon, Regan, Cass and Jesse along with their spouses. Predeceased by his mother Jessie Boyd. Cremation has taken place. A private family graveside service will take place in the spring in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Lupus Ontario 2900 John Street Suite 301 Markham, ON L3R 5G3 Canadian Diabetes Association PO Box 26331 Stn BRM B Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1 London Children's Hospital Foundation 800 Commissioners Road London, ON N6A 5W9 or a charity of one's choice 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.

August 13, 1933 to February 14, 2015 Stewart Gilkinson of Listowel, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday February 14, 2015 at the age of 81. Stewart was a member of the Britton Loyal Orange Lodge No. 677. Beloved husband of the late Beatrice Gilkinson who predeceased him on September 24, 2014. Loving father of Allen Gilkinson, and Margaret and Dave Quinlan. Special grandpa of Erin and Jason Cressman and daughter Kelsey, Lacey Ruppel and friend Chad; Jenna Ruppel and Jamie Scott; Mike and Rebekah Quinlan and children Esther Grace, Caden and Asher; Robyn and Chris Raben and children Tyler, Wyatt and Briar; David Quinlan Jr.; and Danielle Quinlan. Brother of Doug and Joanne, Bob and Sandra, Larry and Helena, John, Eleanor Gilkinson, Wayne and Sharon, Norma and George Bradley, Dorothy Reddon, Beth Stone, Phyllis and Ron McCluskie, Anne Ouelette, and Marion Anderson. Fondly remembered by Joe Ruppel, Don McNalley, many nieces, nephews, great nieces and great nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Mary (Hume) Gilkinson, his son Steven and brothers-in-law Glen Reddon and Jim Stone. A memorial service to celebrate Stewart's life will be held at The Salvation Army, 625 Main Street East, Listowel on Friday February 20, 2015 at 2:30 p.m. Spring interment in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Salvation Army 625 Main Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2C8 or The Loyal Orange Lodge Britton No. 677 c/o Leon Carter 765 Napier Street West Listowel, ON N4W 3V3 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.

June 7, 1953 to February 6, 2015 Barbara Moore of Monkton, formerly of Kitchener, passed away peacefully at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Friday February 6, 2015 at the age of 61. Barbie was a Registered Practical Nurse at Cambridge Memorial Hospital for many years prior to her retirement. She enjoyed fishing, camping, knitting, horses and being in the country. Barbie loved spending time with her family and sharing her big heart and her love of life. Beloved wife of Perry Guay. Loving mother of Teddy and Laverne, Vincent and Nicole. Special grandmother of Shira, Syreeta, Jacinda, Hunter, Cullan and Trystan. Dear sister of Cheryl and Terry Yost, Sandra and Fred Smith, and John Mann. Missed by Perry's parents, Joe and Adeline Guay, his children Tyler and Jenn and their children Domanick, Mayia and Daxtin; Allison; Yolaanda and Robert and their children Brayden and Jayden. Fondly remembered by extended family and friends. Predeceased by her parents Charles and Winnifred Mann. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday, February 8 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate Barbie's life will be held on Monday, February 9, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Sarah Thompson officiating. Spring interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Ontario Region 20 Victoria Street, 6th Floor Toronto, Ontario M5C 2N8 or a charity of one's choice 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 at the above address or visit their website at www.cbcf.org/ontario

February 13, 1918 to January 12, 2015 Annie Irvine, passed away peacefully with her family by her side, at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Monday January 12, 2015 at the age of 96. Annie was a faithful member of Atwood United Church where she played organ for many years and prior to that was organist at Donegal United Church. Annie had also played organ at Caressant Care Nursing Home and for many funeral services at the former Peebles Funeral Home. She was a member of Atwood U.C.W. and the Listowel Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star. Beloved wife of the late John Irvine who predeceased her in 1987. Loving mother of Betty and Paul Clarke and Jim and Bonnie Irvine. Special grandma of Scott (Christie) Clarke, Tim (Debbie) Clarke and Todd (Dale) Irvine and great-grandma of Mitchel, Michaela, Beckett and Griffith Clarke. Fondly remembered by several nieces and nephews. Annie was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by her parents Emerson and Susannah (Pearson) Vipond, her sisters Mary (Leslie) Wightman and Margaret Vipond, and brothers Reid (Dorothy) Vipond and Jack (Edythe) Vipond. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Friday January 16 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Annie's life will be held at Atwood United Church on Saturday January 17, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Ruth Long officiating. Spring interment in Donegal Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood United Church PO Box 159 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 or a charity of one's choice 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.

October 2, 1934 to December 9, 2014 Martin Brand of Milverton, formerly of Atwood, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, at Stratford General Hospital on Tuesday December 9, 2014 at the age of 80. Martin was a former volunteer firefighter with the Atwood station, a former school bus driver and a member of the Atwood Men's Club. He loved gardening and always had the largest garden in the neighbourhood. Martin enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren playing cards and board games. Beloved husband of the late Ruth (Ropp) Brand who predeceased him in 2001. Loving father of Judi and Louis Gasparik and David and Wendy Brand. Special grandpa of Zakk, Owen, Alicia, Greg, and Jaymee. Dear brother of Kees, Sister Marie Brand, Bill and Toni, John and Margaret, Adrian, Gilbert and Annie, Paul and Mary, and Corrie Kehoe. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Bill Ropp, Edith and Gerard Schalk, Fred and Verna Ropp, Marg and Bruce Bates, Doug and Valerie Ropp and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Petrus and Dymphna (Mies) Brand, step-mother Catherine Huybens, brothers Jack, Goff and his wife Dini, brother-in-law Pat Kehoe, sisters-in-law Cor Brand and Lynne Ropp. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Friday December 12 from 7-9 p.m. and on Saturday December 13, 2014 from 9:30 -10:45 a.m. followed by the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Andrew Thompson officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Kidney Foundation 785 Wonderland Rd. Suite 203 London, ON N6K 1M6 or Stratford General Hospital Foundation 46 General Hospital Drive Stratford, ON N5A 2Y6 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.

June 17, 1930 to December 7, 2014 Donald Gordon of London, passed away peacefully at University Hospital, London on Sunday December 7, 2014 at the age of 84. Beloved husband of Doris (Kennedy) Gordon whom he married in 1959. Loving father of Colleen and Ed Morrison and Clifford and Josie Gordon. Special grandpa of Caitlin, Courtney, Jonathan, Chelsea and James. Dear brother of Margaret Pridham and Maxine Scholl. Fondly remembered by three sisters-in-law, two brothers-in-law and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Albert and Christie (Quipp) Gordon, two sisters Marion and husband Art Brown, Helen and husband Jim Barton, three brothers Joe and wife Helen Gordon, Frank and wife Pamela Gordon, Clifford and wife Jean Gordon and two brothers-in-law Earl Pridham and Jack Scholl. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday December 11, 2014 from 1:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Andrew Thompson officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood Presbyterian Church PO Box 179 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 Elma Centre Cemetery c/o Louise Rea PO Box 307 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 or a charity of one's choice appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to the Current Funeral page and clicking on the Make a Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

August 4, 1929 to November 21, 2014 John Orr formerly of RR1 Atwood, passed away surrounded by his family, at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Friday November 21, 2014 at the age of 85. Beloved husband of the late Marjorie Orr who predeceased him on December 1, 2013. Loving father of Sharon (Frazer) Diehl of Milverton, Karon (Brian) McIlroy of Gowanstown, Keith (Nora) Orr of Fordwich. Special grandpa of Charmaine (Larry) Kestle of Sebringville, Crystal (Kyle) Wagner of Milverton, Trevor (Karen) McIlroy of Kitchener, Tim McIlroy of Wellesley, McKinley and McLean Orr of Fordwich and step grandpa of Jim (Michelle) McLean of Listowel. Great-grandpa to Emma, Lacey, Kolton and Carter. Step great-grandpa to Zach, Jenna, Nicholas and Tyson. Fondly remembered by his brother-in-law and sister-in-law Isabelle and Harvey Willoughby of Stratford. Predeceased by his parents Bill and Laura (Casemore) Orr and step father Cameron Inglis. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday November 23, 2014 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate John's life will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Monday November 24, 2014 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Andrew Thompson officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood Presbyterian Church PO Box 179 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 North Perth Community Hospice 135 Main Street E., Suite 105 Listowel, ON N4W 2B5 or a charity of one's choice 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.