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September 24, 1927 to September 8, 2012 Roy Krauter, of Goderich, passed away peacefully at Clinton Public Hospital on Saturday September 8, 2012 at the age of 84. Roy was born on September 24, 1927 in Woolwich Township, a son of the late Emerson and Addie (Otterbein) Krauter. After 39 years of employment at Uniroyal General Products, Roy and his wife Marie moved to Londesborough in 1986 to enjoy their retirement. He spent many hours doing puzzles and games of any kind and enjoyed riding his bicycle around Paul Bunyan Park. Beloved husband of Marie (Douglas) Krauter whom he married in 1961. Loving father of Kevin Krauter and Diane McPhail of Apex, North Carolina and Kimberley Elliott and Chris Click of Allen, Texas. Fondly remembered by loving grandchildren Austin, Finley, Justin and Katie, and Devon. Dear brother-in-law of Gerald and Carolyn Douglas of Grand Bend, Roy and Colleen Douglas of Point Clark, Harold and Connie Douglas of St. Mary's and Lloyd (deceased) and Ruth Douglas of Stratford. Remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his sisters Marie and husband Wilfred Lindner, Erla and husband William Wilkie and his brother Clifford and wife Helen Krauter. Roy's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Tuesday September 11 from 6-9 p.m. and on Wednesday September 12, 2012 from 10 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11 a.m. with Rev. Michelle Owens officiating. Cremation to follow with interment in Donegal Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Clinton Public Hospital 98 Shipley Street Clinton, ON N0M 1L0 or Alexandra Marine & General Hospital 120 Napier Street Goderich, ON N7A 1W5 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

January 28, 1971 to September 12, 2012 Laurie Walsh, of Toronto passed away at St. Peter's Hospital, Hamilton on Wednesday September 12, 2012 at the age of 41. Loving mother of Braygen Farr. Daughter of Stephen Walsh and his wife Olive of Listowel and the late Susie Walsh. Sister of John, Suzanne, Bob, Ken, Keith, Luan and Marjorie. Granddaughter of Rita Proteau of Guelph. Remembered by her aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces, nephews and friends Michael and Jeff. A graveside service will take place at Memory Gardens, Breslau on Saturday September 15, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice.

June 1, 1932 to September 10, 2012 Robert Partridge, of Kitchener, passed away peacefully with his wife Edith by his side, at Forest Heights Long Term Care Nursing Home on Monday September 10, 2012 at the age of 80. Beloved husband of Edith (Farr) Partridge whom he married in 1953. Loving father of Russell and Nancy Partridge of Thedford, Arthur and Laurie Partridge of Waterloo, Richard and Lorie Partridge of Chesley, Lisa and Alex Millar of Waterloo. Special grandpa of several grandchildren and great grandchildren. Fondly remembered by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents Arthur and Mary (Shane) Partridge and brothers Harvey and wife Myrtle, William and wife Elizabeth, Lawrence, Harold and wife Joyce. In keeping with Robert's wishes, cremation has taken place. A memorial visitation will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday September 16, 2012 from 3:00 p.m. until time of the memorial service at 4:00 p.m. with Rev. Michelle Owens officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to The Kidney Foundation 379 Dundas St. Suite 119 London, ON N6B 1V5 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity at the above address.

October 5, 1930 to September 2, 2012 Winnifred (Winnie) Mann of RR2 Listowel, passed away surrounded by her family at Victoria Hospital, London on Sunday September 2, 2012 at the age of 81. Winnie was a member of Trowbridge United Church and a life member of the of the Women's Institute Listowel West Branch. She held numerous positions at Trowbridge United Church, on the Listowel Agricultural Society, North Perth Hospice, CCAC, Loyal True Blues Listowel Beulah No. 411, Loyal True Blues Provincial Lodge and the Children's Orphanage of Richmond Hill. Winnie will also be remembered for her deep involvement in researching, compiling facts and launching the Elmanac history book for Elma Township and contributing to the preservation of local and regional history. She enjoyed knitting, quilting and gardening, but loved spending time with her family and friends and life on the farm. Beloved wife of the late Charles Mann who predeceased her in 2008. Loving mother of Cheryl (Terry) Yost of Monkton, Sandra (Fred) Smith of Palmerston, Barbara Moore (Perry Guay) of Monkton, John (Miriam) Mann of Listowel. Special grandma of Todd (Kelly), Chelsey, Jacqueline, Tyson, Teddy (Laverne), Vincent (Nicole), Emma, Jonah and ten great grandchildren. Dear sister of Eileen (Harry predeceased) Mann of Listowel, Jean (Gordon) Stiles of Stratford and Stewart (Madeline) Steiss of Cranbrook. Fondly remembered by several nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her parents Alex and Ruby (Guy)(Cleaver) Steiss. Winnie's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Wednesday September 5 from 1:00 to 9:00 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at Trowbridge United Church on Thursday September 6, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michelle Owens officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: North Perth Community Hospice 135 Main St. E., Suite 105 Listowel, ON N4W 2B5 Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 or Trowbridge United Church c/o Marg Clarke PO Box 323 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

August 30, 1976 to August 31, 2012 Jeremy Gerber of Milverton, passed away tragically while on vacation with his family at Sauble Beach on Friday August 31, 2012 at the age of 36. Jeremy was a member of Poole Mennonite Church and the Milverton Rod and Gun Club. He enjoyed the great outdoors spending time at the beach, camping, snowmobiling, music and movies. He was immensely proud of his independence and especially his business Gerber's Landscape and Design. Jeremy loved people and appreciated being loved in return. Beloved son of Bud and Ruth (Zehr) Gerber of RR1 Milverton. Loving brother of Stacey and his wife Marcia Gerber of Airdrie Alberta and Andrea Gerber and her husband Darryl Brodhagen of Mitchell. Special uncle of Jaden. Fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles and cousins. Predeceased by his grandparents John and Anna Gerber and Vernon and Katie Zehr. Jeremy's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at Poole Mennonite Church, Poole on Tuesday September 4 from 1-4 and 6-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Wednesday September 5, 2012 at 1:00 p.m. with Pastor Paul Dyck officiating. Interment to follow in the adjoining church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Sunshine Foundation 495 Richmond Street Suite 400 London, ON N6A 5A9 Tuberous Sclerosis 28 McGregor Drive Ajax, ON L1T 3W8 or a charity of choice 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

July 3, 1938 to August 17, 2012 Ross Patterson of Seaforth, formerly of Brussels, passed away peacefully at Stratford General Hospital on Friday August 17, 2012 at the age of 74 years. Ross will be remembered as a longtime rural mail carrier for Brussels and Meals on Wheels volunteer and more recently for his shopping excursions around town on his scooter and his love for Kentucky Fried Chicken. Father of Lori Patterson of Goderich, Brian Patterson of Cambridge, Gary Patterson and friend Melyssa Holtz of Cambridge. Brother and brother-in-law of Jean and Cliff Brown of Tiverton, Ruth and Mike Burke of Mitchell's Bay and Pauline Patterson and friend Tom Strachan of Mitchell. Fondly remembered by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Roy and Bernice (Thomas) Patterson and his brother Jim (2002). Cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation or service. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery will take place at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 or Stratford General Hospital 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

December 22, 1931 to August 15, 2012 R. Alexander Nichol, of RR2 Atwood, passed away peacefully with family at his side, at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Wednesday August 15, 2012 at the age of 80. Alex was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church. He enjoyed woodworking and tinkering with antique tractors. Beloved husband of Bev (Hyde) Nichol whom he married in 1963. Loving father of Pauline and Peter Howard of RR2 Atwood, Nancy and Bert Vorstenbosch of RR3 Mitchell, Glenn and Jennie Nichol of RR2 Atwood, Donna and Stephen Mitchell of RR1 Listowel, Ross and Melanie Koch Nichol of RR1 Atwood. Special grandpa of Nicole, Jacob, Zac, Elysha, Julia, Alyssa, Natalie, Brianna, Dayna, Austin, Connor, Tyler, Kaedyn, Liam, Brock and Aria. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Isabel and Harry Kozicki of Mannheim, Archie Morris of Fullarton, Grace and Edwin Rothwell of Stratford, Marion and Roy McKay of Mitchell. Fondly remembered by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents William and Hildred (Alexander) Nichol and his sisters Marilyn Morris and Margaret Nichol. Alex's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Friday August 17 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Saturday August 18, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. at Atwood Presbyterian Church with Rev. Andrew Thompson officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood Presbyterian Church PO Box 290 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 or Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street E. 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

February 17, 1932 to August 14, 2012 Victor Bernhardt of RR2 Atwood, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Tuesday August 14, 2012 at the age of 80 years. Father of Chris Bernhardt and Dave and Johanna Bernhardt all of Orangeville. Brother of Fred Kolomeitz of Brantford. Cremation has taken place and there will be no funeral home visitation or service.

June 1, 1962 to August 11, 2012 Richard Metzloff, of Toronto, passed away at Groves Memorial Hospital, Fergus, on Saturday August 11, 2012 at the age of 50. Richard was an avid supporter of the Toronto Fire Fighters Muscular Dystrophy boot drive and an advocate for service dog acceptance and transit accessibility. He enjoyed photography, cottage time with his family and spending time with his loyal companion and service dog Piper. Dear son of Harry Metzloff of Belwood. Loving brother of Tim and Deanne of Atwood and Dave Metzloff and Terry Popowich of Garson. Uncle of Robert, Darryl and Jennifer, Kevin and Melinda, Philip, Alison, Heather and great uncle of Connor, Blake, Desireh and Mikel. Fondly remembered by his aunts, uncles and cousins. Cremation has taken place. Richard's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday, August 16, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. until time of the memorial service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. John Hogerwaard officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Lions Foundation of Canada Dog Guides 152 Wilson Street Oakville, Ontario L6K 3H2 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity at the above address.

November 17, 1916 to August 5, 2012 Annie McCourt, of Atwood, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday August 5, 2012 at the age of 95. Annie was a member of Atwood United Church, Atwood UCW, Atwood Valentine Rebekah Lodge No. 343 and was Past District Deputy of Stratford District No. 29. Annie enjoyed playing cards, quilting and spending time with grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Clarence McCourt who predeceased her in 1985. Lovingly remembered by her daughter Joyce Raycraft and friend Rae Thompson of Atwood. Mother-in-law of Joyce and her husband Jim Spence of Goderich. Special grandma of Don McCourt, Mike and Jackie McCourt, Judy and Kevin Dewar, Bevon and Barb Raycraft, Brent and Nicola Raycraft, Brad Raycraft, great grandma of Matthew, Kyle, Sydney, Cooper, Nicolas, Victoria, Randy, Evan and Samantha, Becky, Cory, Brittany and Natasha. Fondly remembered by her nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by her son Murray, son-in-law Jack Raycraft and her sister Agnes and husband Earl Harrow. Annie's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Friday August 10 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Saturday August 11, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michelle Owens and Brian Hymers officiating. Interment in Donegal Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood United Church PO Box 159 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 or Donegal Cemetery c/o Neil Cockwell PO Box 10 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

October 8, 1967 to August 5, 2012 Gerrit (Jerry) Van Eck, passed away tragically as a result of an accident at his Browntown Road farm on Sunday August 5, 2012 at the age of 44. Jerry was born in the Netherlands, a son of Cora and the late Herman Van Eck. Sadly missed by his children Mieka, Tim and Jodie Van Eck and their mother Jeske and special uncle and aunt Gijs and Annie Van Beusekom. Dear brother of Annette and Otto Ebskamp and Andre and Yvon Van Eck. Uncle of Bas, Niels, Thijs and Storm. Fondly remembered by his extended family, friends and employees. There will be no funeral home visitation or service. Jerry's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at a memorial reception to be held at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, Main Street, Atwood on Thursday August 9, 2012 at 12:00 noon. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice.

October 27, 1982 to July 28, 2012 Melvin Vaughan, passed away at his home in Atwood at the age of 29. Mel enjoyed spending time with his family and being outdoors 4-wheeling. Loving son of Karen and Rick Harper of Atwood. Dear brother of Mike and Jen of Newton. Cherished grandson of June Harper of Listowel. Special uncle of Kayla, Taylor, Cole, Blake, Savannah and Sienna. Remembered by many aunts, uncles, cousins, friends and Jennifer. Predeceased by his father Melvin Vaughan and grandparents Alice and Bill Wick and Gary Harper. Mel's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Elma Memorial Community Centre, Main Street, Atwood, on Thursday August 2 from 2-4 and 7-8:30 p.m. with a memorial service to follow at 8:30 p.m. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to 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 Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice.