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June 13, 1928 to May 2, 2009 Charlie passed away suddenly at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday May 2, 2009 with his family by his side. He resided at RR#3 Listowel and was born 80 years ago in Wallace Township, a son of the late John and Ethel (Love) Gabel. Beloved husband of the late Joyce (Broome) Gabel who predeceased him in 2007. Loving father of Jack and Diane Gabel of RR#1 Listowel, Judy Gabel of Listowel, Joanne and Wayne Whitney of St. Clements, Jeff Gabel and friend Mandy Blakey of Stratford. Cherished grandpa of Matt and Allie, Scott, Kelly, Jay, Joel, Dustin and Carlie. Fondly remembered by his sisters Jean and her husband Lorne Barton of Cobourg, Joyce Cooper of Wellington, his sister-in-law Marj Gabel of Waterloo and by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his sister Eileen and her husband Pat Burnett, his brother Don Gabel and brother-in-law Ross Cooper. Charlie's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Monday May 4, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday May 5, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Dwarika officiating. Interment to follow in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: a charity of choice would be appreciated 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.

May 3, 1936 to April 24, 2009 Alex passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Friday April 24, 2009. He resided in Atwood and was born 72 years ago in Grey Township, a son of the late Calvin and Lydia (Steiss) Cameron. Alex was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Cranbrook. He enjoyed sitting on his patio visiting with friends and family. He was a loving and devoted husband, father and grandfather. Alex was very proud of his 10 grandchildren who visited him often. Beloved husband of Joyce (Paris) Cameron with whom he shared 53 years of marriage. Loving father of Lynn Hunt of Cambridge, Sandra Coghlin of Atwood, Barbara and Don Annett of Listowel, Roger and Kim Cameron of Milverton. Special papa of Cpl. Cameron Hunt and his son Korben, Cheryl Hunt, Jessica, Jamie and Candice Coghlin, Eddie Annett and friend Britany, Jill Annett, Jeff and Mandy Cameron and their daughter Sierra, Chris Cameron and friend Heather and Natasha Cameron. Also remembered by brothers-in-law and sisters-in-law Jean Mullenix of Mitchell, Lorena Paris of Midland, Murray Sinclair of Aurora, Art and Marie Paris of Halifax and by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his sister MaryAnn in infancy and his brother Ross. Alex's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday April 26, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Monday April 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Interment in Cranbrook Presbyterian Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Renal Clinic, KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital 835 King Street W. Kitchener, ON N2G 9Z9 or Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street E. Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 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, 1922 to April 16, 2009 Alex passed away peacefully at his residence in Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Thursday April 16, 2009 in his 87th year. He was formerly of RR#1 West Monkton where he enjoyed raising Limousin beef cattle. Alex's favourite pastime was attending and filming parades, fairs and other community events. Dear brother of Marie and Ross Stephenson of Ethel. Loving uncle of Donna and Robert Mitchell of Dublin, Jim and Kathy Stephenson of Ethel, Jean and Murray Whytock of Teeswater, Les and Susan Stephenson of Ethel. Fondly remembered by 13 great nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Stanley and Laura (Speiran) Hammond and his brother Ken (1996). Alex's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday April 18, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Sunday April 19, 2009 at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Alex McGilvery officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Monkton United Church Winstanley Street Monkton, ON N0K 1P0 or a charity of one's 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 at the above address.

January 25, 1910 to April 2, 2009 Pieternel passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Thursday April 2, 2009. She resided at RR #2 Atwood and was born 99 years ago in The Netherlands, a daughter of the late Adriaan and Adriana (DeRuiter) Beenhakker. Pieternel was the beloved wife of the late Jacobus Sinke who predeceased her in 1979 and the loving mother of Jan (John) Sinke of RR #2 Atwood and Adriaan Sinke of RR #1 Monkton. She was predeceased by her daughter-in-law Corrie Sinke, two sisters and one brother. As per Pieternel's wishes, cremation has taken place. There will be no funeral home visitation or funeral service. A private family interment will take place in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street E. Listowel, Ontario N4W 2P5 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.

February 16, 1928 to March 30, 2009 Helen passed away peacefully at Seaforth Community Hospital on Monday March 30, 2009. She resided in Brussels and was born 81 years ago in Saskatchewan, a daughter of the late Casian and Anne (Turkelets) Biholar. Helen was a member of the Majestic Women's Institute. Beloved wife of the late Bob Topham who predeceased her in 2001. Loving mother of Roberta and Bill Bridge of Caledonia, Ron and Pat, Gerry and Lillias all of Clifford, Kathy and Jim Bridge of Brussels, Tammy and Tom Bott of Guelph. Special grandma of Candice, Amie, Ron, Shaun, Steven, Crystal, Michelle, Mike, Curtis, Jeff, Stephanie, Cheryl, Chris, Sandra, Teresa, Brandon, Amelia, Matthew, Andrew and 29 great-grandchildren. Dear sister of John and Kay Biholar, Rose and Dan Rohovie, Flo Paulence all of Alberta, George and Eleanor Biholar of Saskatchewan. Fondly remembered by sisters-in-law Alberta Maas of Streetsville, Marion Fraser of Fordwich, brother-in-law Richard Topham of Manitoulin Island and by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her daughter Marie in infancy, brother-in-law Bill Paulence and sister-in-law Margaret Williams. Helen's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Thursday April 2, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Helen's life will be held at Melville Presbyterian Church, Brussels on Friday April 3, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Cathrine Campbell officiating. Interment in Memory Gardens, Breslau. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Seaforth Community Hospital 24 Centennial Drive Seaforth, ON N0K 1W0 Town and Country Support Services 431 Josephine Street Wingham, ON N0G 2W0 or Heart and Stroke Foundation 556 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 would be appreciated 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 23, 1927 to March 20, 2009 Jack passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Friday March 20, 2009. He resided at RR#1 Atwood and was born 81 years ago in Elma Township, a son of the late John and Alice (Coghlin) Ballantyne. Jack was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church where he served on Session and the Board of Managers. He was on the Elma Centre Cemetery Board for over 30 years serving most of those as chairman. Jack also served on the Sire selection committee for the Ayrshire Breeders of Canada. His passion for horses was evident by breeding, raising and racing them for most of his life. Jack was the beloved husband of Jean (Bradshaw) Ballantyne whom he married in 1952; the loving father of John of Listowel, Diane and Doug Buchanan of Fergus; special grandpa of Stacy, Matthew, Ashley, Jeremy and Heather and great-grandpa of Natasha, Griffin and Austin. He will be fondly remembered by his sisters Agnes Harrow and Jean Ballantyne both of Listowel, sister-in-law Ethel McMaster of Listowel, brother-in-law Roy Bradshaw of Monkton, Laura, Tiffany, Dean and many nieces and nephews. Jack was predeceased by his twin brother and brother Gordon, both in infancy, sister Annie Gould and her husband Harry, brother Robert and his wife Ann, brother-in-law Bill Harrow, son-in-law John Gray and great-grandson Alexander Gray. Jack's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Friday March 27, 2009 from 6-9 p.m. The memorial service to celebrate Jack's life will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Saturday March 28, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Cathrine Campbell and Rev. John Hogerwaard officiating. Spring interment will be in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood Presbyterian Church c/o Deanne Metzloff PO Box 290 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 Heart and Stroke Foundation 556 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 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.

May 4, 1928 to March 14, 2009 Bunny passed away suddenly at her residence in Listowel on Saturday March 14, 2009. She was formerly of Monkton and was born 80 years ago in St. Mary's. She was a member of Monkton United Church and a former member of the Monkton Women's Institute and the Monkton Star of Rebekah Lodge No. 345. Bunny was the beloved wife of the late Sam Acheson who predeceased her in 2001; loving mother of Bev and Wilma Acheson of Monkton, Denise Acheson of Teeswater, Lynda and Paul Schott of Ethel; special grandma of Kevin and Cathy, Michael, Tylor, Brandon, Justin and great-grandma of Jevin. She was the dear sister of Gladys and her husband Jack Harrison of Guelph, Millie Stanley of Sarnia and will be remembered by many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her parents Clayton Hargrave, Loretta (Hawke) Hargrave Barnett and Tom Barnett, her sister Reta and her husband Tom Ash and brother-in-law Eric Stanley. Bunny's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Tuesday March 17, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A service to celebrate Bunny's life will be held at the funeral home on Wednesday March 18, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Alex McGilvery officiating. Spring interment will be in Donegal Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Monkton United Church Winstanley Street Monkton, ON N0K 1P0 or Huntington Society of Canada 151 Frederick Street, Suite 400 Kitchener, ON N2H 2M2 would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to Current Funerals and clicking on the Make Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

March 22, 1918 to February 23, 2009 Bernice passed away peacefully at her residence in Livingstone Manor, Listowel on Monday February 23, 2009. She was born 90 years ago in Elma Township, a daughter of the late Alexander and Isobella (Carruthers) Henry. Bernice taught at schools in Maryborough Township and Perth County for over 25 years. She was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church and a life member of the WMS and Ladies Aid. Beloved wife of Ross Love whom she married in 1948. Loving mother of Hugh and Rhonda Love of RR2 Atwood, Nora and Ross Rocher of Mitchell and Sheila Love-Phillips of Rockwood. Special grandma of Anne & Jason Falk and their children Brett and Gavin, Sara Love and friend Kevin Mehring, Andrew Love, Scott and Lee Anne Rocher and their children Claire and Chloe, Catherine and Jeff Lucyk. Fondly remembered by her sisters-in-law Helen Henry of Monkton, Mary Broughton of Atwood and by many nieces & nephews. Bernice was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by her brothers George Henry and his wife Gertrude, Lorne Henry; her sisters Laura Henry, Mae Harvey and her husband Bill and Isobell Battin and her husband Glen. Also predeceased by her brother-in-law Jack Broughton. As per Bernice's request, there will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Friday February 27, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior. Rev. Cathrine Campbell will officiate. Spring interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood Presbyterian Church c/o Deanne Metzloff Box 290 Atwood, Ontario N0G 1B0 or a charity of one's 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 button. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice.

March 26, 1939 to February 21, 2009 Joe passed away at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday February 21, 2009. He resided in Henfryn and was born 69 years ago in Germany, a son of Annelise Hammermueller of Germany. Beloved husband of Erika (Stipps) Hammermueller whom he married in 1958. Loving father of Kurt and Robin of North Carolina, Peter and Kimberly of Henfryn and Harry and Patricia of Wisconsin. Special Opa of Jordan, Hunter, Kalem, Lukas, Rachel and Willow. Step-brother of Guenther Bolick and Erika Dicks. As per Joe's request, cremation has occurred and there will be no funeral home visitation or service. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of one's 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 button. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice

August 3, 1923 to February 12, 2009 Lillian passed away peacefully, surrounded by her family, at Mitchell Nursing Home on Thursday February 12, 2009. She was formerly of Monkton and was born 85 years ago in Minto Township, a daughter of the late Ben and Constance (Ranger) Diamond. Lillian devoted over 25 years as a Girl Guide Leader where she also served as District Commissioner. Beloved wife of the late Frank Illman who predeceased her in 1993. Loving mother of Rose White of Stratford, Fern and Paul Maedel of Thedford, Ross Illman of Stratford, Bob and Barb Illman of Wroxeter, Ted and Judy Illman of Route 1 Monkton, Joyce and John Deslippe of Route 4 St. Marys, Donna Gropp and Clem Davidson of Stratford and Neil Illman of Brussels. Special grandmother of 19 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren and one great-great-grandson. Cherished mother-in-law of Tony Peachey of Brussels. Fondly remembered by her brothers Norman Diamond of Guelph, Jack and Shirley Diamond of B.C., her sister Lorna Diamond of Elora, sister-in-law Mona Diamond of Fenelon Falls and by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her daughter Lillie Peachey, son Douglas, son-in-law Bob Gropp, granddaughter Tabitha, brother Harry Diamond, sister Kathleen and her husband Teofoil Buchnea and sister-in-law Betty Diamond. Lillian's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday February 14, 2009 from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday February 15 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate her life will be held on Monday February 16, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ralph VanOostveen officiating. Spring interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of ones choice can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make Donation button. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice.

January 18, 2009 to January 18, 2009 It is with great sadness that Dan and Terri of RR#1 Atwood announce the stillbirth of their daughter Savana on Sunday January 18, 2009 at Stratford General Hospital. She will be missed by her grandparents Karen Freeman and Sharyn Rainville of Brussels, John Tinnion & Lisa Knight of North Bay, Jerry & Barb Laidlaw of RR #1 Atwood, great-grandmothers Joan Tinnion of New Brunswick and Vivien Laidlaw of Listowel. Special niece of Jeremy and Joshua Tinnion of North Bay and Michael and Nicole Laidlaw of RR#1 Atwood. A private family service will be held at St. Ambrose Roman Catholic Church, Brussels on Wednesday January 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Father John Johnston officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Children's Wish Foundation Ontario Chapter Unit 7, 725 Westney Road South Ajax, ON L1S 7J7 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.

April 1, 1947 to January 17, 2009 Bob passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday, January 17, 2009. He resided in Atwood and was born 61 years ago in Listowel, a son of the late Clifford and Sarah (Brown) Robertson. Bob was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church. He was a volunteer firefighter with the Atwood Fire Department for over 30 years serving as Captain and Deputy Chief. Bob was owner/operator of Bob Robertson Excavating in the Atwood area for over 20 years. Beloved husband of Lois (Barton) Robertson whom he married in 1974. Loving father of Kelly Robertson and Kevin Jackson of RR1 Gowanstown and Tim Robertson and friend Carla Shaw of London. Special grandpa of Brody Jackson. Remembered by his twin brother Ross and Linda of Atwood, brothers Ron and Barb of Atwood, Donald and Debbie of Newry. Dear son-in-law of Jim and Dorothy Barton of Atwood, brother-in-law of Elizabeth and Murray Long of Elmwood. Fondly remembered by his god-daughter Shelley Long and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Bob's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Monday January 19, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Bob's life will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Tuesday January 20, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Catherine Campbell officiating. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood Presbyterian Church c/o Deanne Metzloff Box 290 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 Atwood Firefighters Association c/o PO Box 10 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 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.