October 11, 1947 to August 4, 2013 Austin Curran of Monkton, passed away suddenly at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday August 4, 2013 at the age of 65. Austin enjoyed spending time golfing, fishing and in the shop tinkering. Beloved husband of Pauline (Broughton) Curran whom he married in 1967. Loving father of Jamie and Mary Frances of London, Mark and friend Becca Hymers of Atwood. Special grandpa of Matt, Nicholas, Kaye-loni and her daughter Paizley, Justin and Taylor. Brother of Gladys and Herb Luschtinetz of British Columbia, Ernest of New Brunswick, Casey and Donna of Alberta. Fondly remembered by mother-in-law Mary Broughton of Milverton, brother-in-law John Broughton and fiance Linda of Madoc and many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents Vincent and Ella (Lewis) Curran and father-in-law Jack Broughton. In keeping with Austin's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Stratford General Hospital 46 General Hospital Drive Stratford, ON N5A 2Y6 or Heart and Stroke Foundation 556 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 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, 1943 to July 19, 2013 Peter Dargie, of Atwood, passed away peacefully with his beloved wife Nancy Davidson by his side on Friday July 19, 2013 in his 71st year. Loving father of Paul (Marija) Barton, Dan (Ania) Dargie, Shanna (Darryl) Thomson, Jennifer Davidson and Lyndsay (Kyle) Coghlin. Proud Papa of Reese, Rowan, Spencer, Aggie, Olivia, Jonathan and Owen. Dear brother of John (Barb) Dargie. Fondly remembered by his nieces Kim and Kathy. Predeceased by his parents John and Margaret (Locock) Dargie. Memorial visitation will take place at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday July 25, 2013 from 1:00 to 2:00 p.m. followed by a celebration of life at 2:00. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 or Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 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.

July 9, 1957 to July 18, 2013 of Atwood at the Stratford General Hospital on Thursday, July 18, 2013 at the age of 56. Loved son of Cornelius Holzamer of London and the late Veronica (Renck). Beloved father of Sebastian (Paula) of Drayton, Sheena Sandru (Costin) of Waterloo and Natasha Holzamer of Windsor. Proud Opa of Teaghan and Hailey. Loving partner of Anna McCallum of Owen Sound. Dear brother of Patti Oser (Ray Khan) of Mindemoya, Corina Austin (Rob) of Waterloo and Simone Holzamer (the late John Nethercott) of New Liskeard. Mario was a well known butcher in the Atwood area for many years. He enjoyed the hours spent with the Boy Scouts and as a soccer coach, but it was the time with his motorcycle he loved best. Memorial visitation at Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, July 23rd. The memorial service will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, 505 Wallace Ave. N. Listowel on Wednesday, July 24th at 11:00 a.m. Cremation has taken place. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 or Heart & Stroke Foundation of Ontario 556 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 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.

November 27, 1961 to July 14, 2013 Private family Services

October 24, 1949 to July 19, 2013 Brian Illman of London, formerly of Monkton, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 19, 2013 at the age of 63. Beloved husband of the late Constance (Richmond) Illman who predeceased him in 1990. Loving father of Jennifer Illman and will be loved eternally by his gifted grand-daughter Icesis Marie. Dear brother of Ken, Patricia Bower, Bruce and Derek. Predeceased by his parents Everett and Edith (Titheridge) Illman. Cremation has taken place and a memorial service will be announced at a later date.

September 13, 1925 to June 12, 2013 Freda (Pfohl) Crawford of Brussels, formerly of Cranbrook, passed away peacefully at Huronlea Home for the Aged on Wednesday June 12, 2013 at the age of 87. Beloved wife of the late Murray Crawford who predeceased her in 2003. Loving mother of Mary Lynn and Charles Bray of Walkerton, Glen and Brenda Crawford of RR1 Monkton, Hugh and Joanne Crawford of RR1 Monkton. Special grandma of Bonnie and Jeff and their children Gregory and Samantha; Cindy; Melanie and Trevor and their children Natasha and Wade; Adam and Melissa and their children Austin, Tanisha, Cheyenne; Mark and Erin; Steven; and Christopher. Fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Marie Simpson and Lillian Masselis both of St. Marys and many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her parents Ezra and Mary Ann (Lauman) Pfohl, grand daughters Kelly and Vicki Crawford, sister Minerva Crof and brothers Earl, Ivan and Freeman Pfohl. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Friday June 14, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday June 15, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Sarah Thompson officiating. 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 Cranbrook Presbyterian Church c/o Brenneman Funeral Home PO Box 111 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 at the above address.

Barton, James (Jim) December 13, 1925 to May 18, 2013 The Massey tractor stands quiet as Jim Barton of Atwood has taken his final drive, passing away at Listowel Memorial Hospital surrounded by his family on May 18, 2013 at the age of 87. Jim was a passive man who loved to tinker in his shop rebuilding cars, tractors, and making anything old new again. He enjoyed spending time with family and special great grandchildren at the Point Clarke cottage telling long stories of past times. Beloved husband of Dorothy (Johnson) Barton whom he married in 1949. Loving father of Elizabeth Long of RR1 Elmwood and Lois Robertson of Atwood. Special gramps of Shelley Long, Kelly Robertson and Kevin Jackson, Tim Robertson and Carla Shaw. Very special papa of Brody and Sophie Jackson. Fondly remembered by sister-in-law Elaine Carson of Listowel and many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends. Predeceased by his parents Sam and Susan (Torrance) Barton, his sons-in-law Bob Robertson and Murray Long, sisters-in-law Marguerite and husband Elgin Wilson, Ruth and husband Clayton Johnston and brother-in-law Albert Carson. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Monday May 20, 2013 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday May 21, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. with Ruth Long and Rev. Andrew Thompson officiating. Interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 or 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.

July 10, 1933 to May 14, 2013 Don Hamilton of Listowel formerly of Kitchener, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday May 14, 2013 at the age of 79. Don opened his heart to many people. This was shown by his ten years of volunteering to drive patients to and from their many appointments for the Canadian Cancer Society. He became a good friend to many. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (Martin) Hamilton who predeceased him in 2007. Loving father of Judy and Bryan Shows of Cambridge, Diane and Bruno Dellapina of Kitchener, Kevin and Sherry Hamilton of Listowel. Special grandpa of Jeff and Lauren and their children Grayson and Layla; Jen; Shawn and Tammy and their children Miah, Dorian and Peyton; Melanie and her daughter Brianna; Chris and Holly; Jason and Megan; Brooke; Candice and Justin and their daughter Kylie. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Eileen Ament of Gowanstown, Bob and Isabel Hamilton of Stratford, Betty & Jack Dinsmore of Trowbridge and Pat Hamilton of Listowel. Fondly remembered by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents Lloyd and Muriel (Ward) Hamilton, brother Stuart Hamilton and brother-in-law Clayton Ament. Don's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday May 18, 2013 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Sunday May 19, 2013 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Andrew Thompson officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 or The Lung Association 342 Erie Street, Ste 121 Stratford, ON N5A 2N4 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. Special thanks to the 2nd Floor nursing staff at Listowel Memorial Hospital for their care and compassion in looking after our father. Dad, as hard as it was to say goodbye, we know you are now reunited with Mom, the love of your life. We love you.

November 25, 1924 to April 29, 2013 Doris Jacklin passed away peacefully at her residence in Huronlea Home for the Aged, Brussels on Monday April 29, 2013 at the age of 88. Doris was formerly of RR2 Bluevale, was a member of the former Ethel United Church and Ethel Women's Institute. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, bingo and had received numerous trophies for her bowling at Molesworth Lanes. Beloved wife of the late Archie Jacklin who predeceased her in 1995. Loving mother of Gloria Bowman of Listowel. Predeceased by her children Barry (2008), Keith (2009) and Ruth (2003). Special grandma of Barry and Laura, Wayne and Doreen, Tammy, Trevor and Carrie, Charlotte, Virginia, Mike and Janey and great grandma of Jordon, Destin, Daunte, Brody, Taylor, Shaelee, Abbey, Amelia and Zoe. Dear sister of Elmer and Eileen Hall of Trowbridge, Mildred Schnock of Dublin and Edith Stevenson of Ethel. Fondly remembered by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her parents Sandy and Lily (Jacklin) Hall, son-in-law Wayne Bowman, brothers Gordon and Lorraine, Wilbur and Marlene, Lloyd and Evelyn, and Mervin, sister Marie and Stanley Willfong, brothers-in-law Ken Schnock and Charlie Stevenson. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday May 2, 2013 from 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. where the memorial service to celebrate her life will be held on Friday May 3 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Sandra Cable officiating. Interment in Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: North Perth Community Hospice 135 Main Street East, Suite 105 Listowel, ON N4W 2B5 Mount Pleasant Cemetery c/o Bill Pearson RR1, 44131 Brandon Rd. Ethel, Ontario N0G 1T0 or Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 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 19, 1914 to April 27, 2013 Margaret Belle (nee Leake) Brown passed away peacefully at her residence in Royal Terrance Nursing Home, Palmerston on Saturday April 27, 2013 at the age of 98. Margaret was formerly of Monkton where she was a faithful member of Knox Presbyterian Church. She will be fondly remembered for her love of gardening and needlework. Beloved wife of the late Howard Brown who predeceased her in 1978. Lovingly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents Benson and Georgeina (Lawson) Leake and her brother Dr. Lawson Leake and his wife Marion. Visitation will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Monkton, on Thursday May 2, 2013 from 1:00 p.m. until time of the funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Sarah Thompson officiating. Interment in North Logan Cemetery, Monkton. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Knox Presbyterian Church 34 Maddison 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 address above.

June 26, 1945 to April 23, 2013 Karen Snyder, of RR2 Forest, formerly of Bluevale, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at Bluewater Health, Sarnia on Tuesday April 23, 2013 at the age of 67. Beloved wife of Merle Snyder. Dear mother of Kelly and Kevin Miller of London, Mike Snyder of Cambridge, Laura and Ian Lim of Waterloo and Angie Snyder-Way and Todd Way of London. Loving nana of Jonathon, Jesse, Morgan, Taylor, Ainsley and Naomi. Dear sister of Don and Pat McIntosh of Atwood and Jerry and Angel McIntosh of Goderich. Also remembered by many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, cousins and the Snyder family. Predeceased by her parents Gourley and Edith (Coulter) McIntosh. A memorial visitation will be held at Knox Presbyterian Church, Listowel on Friday April 26, 2013 from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. followed by a service of remembrance at 11:30 a.m. In lieu of flowers, Karen has requested memorial donations be made to your local food bank. These 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 address below or to your local food bank. Salvation Army Food Bank 661 Main Street E. Listowel, ON N4W 2C8 A devoted wife, mother, nana, sister and friend - always in our hearts, never forgotten.

May 31, 1933 to March 27, 2013 Doreen Gerber, of Brunner passed away peacefully at her residence on Wednesday March 27, 2013 at the age of 79. Doreen was a member of Poole Mennonite Church where she was active in Poole Women in Mission and had served on the Food Committee and as a Bible School teacher. She was a coordinator for the Diner's Club and volunteered at the New to You Thrift Store in Milverton. She enjoyed knitting, sewing, quilting and reading. Beloved wife of Don Gerber whom she married in 1954. Loving mother of Carolyn Heyer (Douglas deceased 2009) of RR1 New Hamburg, Dennis and Joanne of RR1 Brunner, Susan and Larry Roes of Wellesley, Brenda and Rob Leis of RR1 Newton. Special grandma of Shawna (Michael deceased 2013) and their children Chantal and Isabelle; Jeremy, Michelle and fiance Stephen, Josh, Ben, Luke, Sam, Danny, Natalie, Kelsey, Corey, Stacey and Brooklynn. Dear sister of Isabel and Jim Mullett, Elsie Kuepfer, Nancy and Mike Sabo, Norman and Marlene Steckly, Marjorie and Ed Erb, Joanne and Ralph Gerber, Ron and Linda Steckly, Marilyn and Mike Clelland, Robert and Cheryl Steckly and sister-in-law of Doris Steckly, Dorothy Bender, Morris and Joyce Gerber, Wesley and Eleanore Gerber. Fondly remembered by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her parents Menno and Sarah (Kipfer) Steckly, brother Stanley Steckly, brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Levi Kuepfer, Alice and Clarence Leis, Marion and Irvin Schwartzentruber, Willis Bender, Kathleen Gerber and Esther Gerber. Doreen's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at Poole Mennonite Church, 6475 Road 121 Perth East, Poole on Friday March 29 from 1:30 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday March 30, 2013 at 1:30 p.m. with Pastors Paul Dyck and Julie Ellison White officiating. Interment to follow in the adjoining church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 or Mennonite Central Committee 50 Kent Avenue Kitchener, ON N2G 3R1 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.