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November 2, 1930 to April 29, 2008 Ivan Smith of Listowel, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday April 29, 2008. He was born 77 years ago in Listowel, a son of the late Wilfred and Velma (Bowes) Smith. Ivan was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church, a former member and treasurer of the Atwood Lions Club and a Chartered Accountant for over 48 years. He farmed at R.R. #1 Atwood with his wife Carol (Hewitt) Smith whom he married in 1954. Ivan was the loving father of Debbie and Allan Ranta of Thunder Bay, Judy and Don Smith of R.R. #1 Atwood, Rollie and Barb of Atwood, Jeff and Pam of New Hamburg; special grandpa of Jennalyn, Janeen, Jaron, Kurtis, Emily, Troy, Brett, Mitchell, Alex, Allie and great grandpa of Ella. He will also be remembered by his sister Marlene Gibson of Point Clarke, brother-in-law and sisters-in-law Dorothy Carey of Kitchener, Bernice Sealey, Bob Hewitt, Betty Russell, Angie Claypole, Doreen Hewitt all of St. Thomas, Nina Hewitt of New Mexico and by many nieces & nephews. Ivan was predeceased by his brother Bob and his wife Helen and brother-in-law Jim Gibson. Ivan's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Thursday May 1 ,2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. A memorial service will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Friday May 2, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Alan Barr officiating. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Elma Centre Cemetery c/o Ruby Schyff R.R. #1, Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 Atwood Presbyterian Church c/o Deanne Metzloff Box 290, Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 would be appreciated and can be made by calling the funeral home at 519-356-2382 or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking the Make Donation button.

November 21, 1924 to April 7, 2008 Ed passed away suddenly at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Monday April 7, 2008. He resided in Listowel and was born 83 years ago in Widdifield Ontario. Ed was a retired Air Traffic Controller with the R.C.A.F., a member of St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Listowel and the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 259 Listowel. He was an active member of the Listowel Golf Club and a volunteer with the North Perth Seniors. Ed was the beloved husband of Frances (Rocher) Rowland whom he married in 1944; the loving father of Michael and Gayle of Thunder Bay, Nancy and Jim Zidar of Stony Plain Alberta and the special grandpa of Bruce and Lesley and Douglas and Connie all of Alberta. He is also survived by his step-mother Hilda Beech of Strathroy. Ed was predeceased by his father George, his mother Rene, his sister Theresa and his brothers Roy and Orval. As per Ed's wishes, there will be no funeral home visitation. A memorial service to celebrate Ed's life will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Listowel on Thursday April 10, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Dwarika officiating. Interment will be in Fairview Cemetery, Listowel. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: St. Paul's Lutheran Church 505 Wallace Ave N. Listowel, ON N4W 1L8 would be appreciated and can be arranged by calling the funeral home or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on Make Donation button.

March 12, 1922 to April 1, 2008 Alda passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. She resided in Listowel and was formerly of Atwood. Alda was born 86 years ago in St. Marys, a daughter of the late Charlie and Elsie Fulcher. She was a member of Atwood United Church, former member of the Ladies Association of Loyal Orange Lodge and True Blues of Listowel, member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Royal Canadian Legion Br. 259 Listowel and a Charter Member of the Atwood Lioness Club. Alda was predeceased by her beloved husband of 60 years Dave Worden (1999); and her beloved son David Worden Jr. (1985). She is the dear mother/mother-in-law of Shirley and Bryce Lealess of Beamsville and Susan Yancu-Worden of Toronto. Special Grandma of Jackie Lealess of Toronto, Sherry Lealess of Vancouver, Grant Worden of Toronto, Marc Worden of Los Angeles and Great-Grandma of Kenneth, Erik, Nathan and Klara. She will also be remembered by her siblings Ilene Schultz of St. Marys, Della Kalp of Chatham, Leora Martin of Callander, Verda Haycock of St. Marys, Charlie Fulcher of Walkerton and by many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by three brothers Jack, Frank and Bill. Alda's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Thursday April 3 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Friday April 4, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Michelle Owens officiating. Interment will be in Avondale Cemetery, Stratford. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: North Perth Public Library - Atwood 218 Main Street Atwood, Ontario N0G 1B0 or Atwood United Church 131 John Street Atwood, Ontario N0G 1B0 would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home at 519-356-2382 or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on Make Donation button.

June 16, 1924 to April 1, 2008 Ken went to be with his Lord on Tuesday, April 1, 2008. He resided in Monkton and was born 83 years ago in Logan Township, a son of the late George and Mabel (Osborn) Rennick. Ken was a member of Listowel Pentecostal Church and was a licensed minister with Pentecostal Assemblies of Canada (retired). Beloved husband of Phyllis (McLaren) Rennick whom he married in 1950. Loving father of Doug and Nancy of Goderich, Brian and Colleen of Peterborough, Pauline and Horst Unger of Victoria B.C., Martin and Joanne of Stratford, Dwayne and Jean of Windsor, Sharon and George Osvald of Brighton. Special grandpa of Brad, Carrie, Paul, Tiffany, Ryan, Dori, Laura, Michael, Connor, Carter, Elaine, Joelle and great-grandpa of Simon. Also remembered by his brother Lorne of Mitchell, sisters-in-law Blanche Cudmore of London, Joyce Volkers of Winnipeg, Wanda McLaren of Hamilton and by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his brother Ernie, his sisters Meta and Viola and brother-in-law Rodney McLaren. Ken's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Wednesday April 2 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Listowel Pentecostal Church, 5629 Highway 86, Listowel, on Thursday April 3, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Keven Rooney officiating. Spring interment in North Logan Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: World Vision Canada 1 World Drive Mississauga, ON L5T 2Y4 or 100 Huntley Street c/o Crossroads Christian Comm. Inc. PO Box 5100 1295 North Service Road Burlington, ON L7R 4M2 would be appreciated by the family and can be arranged by calling the funeral home at 519-356-2382 or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make Donation button.

October 31, 1926 to March 24, 2008 Ethel passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Monday March 24, 2008. She resided in Listowel and was born 81 years ago in Hibbert Township, a daughter of the late Freeman and Helen (Dalrymple) Mahaffy. Ethel was a member of Trowbridge United Church and a life member of the Listowel West Women's Institute. She enjoyed gardening and the companionship of her cats. Ethel was the beloved wife of the late Ron Wood who predeceased her in 1997. She was the special aunt of Ruby Rennick of Monkton, Roxie Ross of Kingsville and Richard Eickmeyer of Kincardine. Ethel will also be remembered by eight great nieces and nephews, three great-great nieces and nephews, her best friends Charles and Winnifred Mann and their family and Wayne and Kathy Doig. She is the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by two sisters and one brother. Ethel's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Wednesday March 26 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Thursday March 27 at 11:00 a.m. with Michelle Owens officiating. Spring interment will be in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Trowbridge United Church c/o Marg Clark R.R. #1 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 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 at 519-356-2382 or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make Donation button.

October 1, 1922 to March 23, 2008 Inez passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday March 23, 2008. She resided in Listowel and was born 85 years ago in Elma Township, a daughter of the late Jack and Mary (Mayberry) Wood. Inez was the beloved wife of the late Ralph Simpson who predeceased her in 1978; the loving mother of Terry and Margaret of Whitby, Dennis and Diane of Monkton; the special Nan of Julie and Bob and their children Gracie, Eric and Joseph; Katie and John and their children Jessie and Grant; Jason and his son Gabriel; Katherine and Andrew; Jeremy and Stephanie. She will also be remembered by her sisters Min Buchanan of Welland, Verna Schnarr of Listowel, her brother Earl of Mitchell and by many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by three sisters and four brothers. Inez's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Tuesday March 25, 2008 from 12 noon until the time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Rob Congram officiating. Spring interment will be in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 would be appreciated and can be arranged by calling the funeral home at 519-356-2382 or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make Donation button.

January 11, 1948 to March 15, 2008 Wayne passed away peacefully at his residence in Listowel on Saturday March 15, 2008. He was born 60 years ago in Stratford, a son of the late Franklin and Elsie (Demmerling) Bowman. Wayne was a member of Calvary United Church, Listowel. He was well known in the community as an antique dealer. Wayne was the beloved husband of Gloria (Jacklin) Bowman whom he married in 1973; the loving father of Charlotte Bowman of Toronto and Virginia Bowman of London and the dear brother of Graham Bowman of Kurtzville. Also remembered by his mother-in-law Doris Jacklin, brothers-in-law Barry Jacklin and Keith Jacklin all of R.R.#2 Bluevale and by his nieces & nephews. Wayne was predeceased by his sister Susan Fisher, father-in-law Archie Jacklin and sister-in-law Ruth Farrish. As per Wayne's wishes, there will be no visitation. Cremation has taken place and a grave side service will be held at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel in the spring. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: St. Joseph's Healthcare Pulmonary Research 50 Charlton Ave E. Hamilton, Ontario L8N 4A6 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 button.

March 24, 1947 to March 14, 2008 Brian passed away at his residence in Atwood on Friday March 14, 2008. He was born 60 years ago in Northern Ireland, a son of the late William and Winnifred (Bailie) Tormey. Brian worked with the local farming community as an owner/manager of Atwood Farm Supplies. He served on the Board of Managers of Atwood Presbyterian Church; was a member of the Atwood Volunteer Fire Department for over 25 years reaching the distinction of Captain and a former member of the Atwood Lion's Club. Brian was the devoted husband, father and papa of Kate (Rourke) Tormey of Atwood; Shane and Stacey Tormey and their son Nathan of Listowel, Sharon and Dave Strickler and their children Benjamin and Andrew of RR#1 Atwood. He will be missed by his brother Bill Tormey of Winnipeg, his extended family in Northern Ireland, his walking companion Shona and by many nieces & nephews. He was predeceased by his brother Ed. Brian's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Wednesday March 19, 2008 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Thursday March 20, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Alan Barr 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, Ontario N0G 1B0 Or Atwood Fire Station PO Box 8 Atwood, Ontario N0G 1B0 can be made by calling the funeral home at 519-356-2382 or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make Donation button.

November 3, 1909 to March 13, 2008 Nancy passed away peacefully at her residence Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Thursday March 13, 2008. She was born 98 years ago in Logan Township, a daughter of the late John and Maud (McNaught) Melville. Nancy was a former member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Monkton where she received the distinction as a life member of the Women's Missionary Society of the Presbyterian Church in Canada. She was a past member of the Monkton Chapter of the Rebekah Lodge. Beloved wife of the late John Boyd who predeceased her in 1959. Loving mother of Jim and Jean of Listowel, Bill and Shirley of Point Clark, Carolyn Yundt of Stratford, Larry and Jane of Miller Lake, Pat and Marie of Sauble Beach. Special grandma of 14 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and great-great-grandchildren. Also remembered by her daughter-in-law Lois Boyd-Mueller and her husband Bob of Monkton. Predeceased by her son Jack, son-in-law Ron Yundt, her sister Laura and great granddaughter Nealie. Nancy's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Saturday March 15, 2008 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of funeral service at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Alan Barr officiating. Spring interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Knollcrest Lodge 50 William Street Milverton, Ontario N0K 1M0 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 button.

August 12, 1929 to February 7, 2008 Faye passed away peacefully at her residence, Caressent Care Retirement Home, Listowel on Thursday February 7, 2008. She was born 78 years ago in Essex County, a daughter of the late Wesley and Mary Ellen (Bridgen) Mulcaster. Faye was a member of the Rebekah Lodge Atwood Chapter No.343, Donegal United Church and a former member of the Donegal UCW. She will be remembered by the community as a long time employee of Knollcrest Lodge and as a custodian at Elma Township Public School. Beloved wife of the late Angus Matheson who predeceased her in 1994. Loving mother of Murray (Gus) and Adele of Milverton, Mary Ellen and Gary Wirth of Stratford, Bill and Mich of Listowel, Barb and Ron Robertson of Atwood, Brenda and Glen Crawford of Moncrieff, Mark and Marilyn of Milverton and Kevin and Jo-Ann of Listowel. Special grandma of 20 grandchildren and 9 great-grandchildren. Also remembered by her twin brother Ray and Betty Mulcaster of Kingsville, brother-in-law Murray Hall of Essex, sisters-in-law Marj Mulcaster of Windsor, Laurene Gowing of Kitchener, Agnes Jacques of Brantford and by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by one great-grandchild, four brothers and three sisters. Faye's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Saturday February 9, 2008 from 2-4 p.m. and Sunday February 10 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where the memorial service will be held on Monday February 11, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. Spring interment in Donegal Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, Ontario N4W 2P5 or Knollcrest Lodge 50 William Street Milverton, Ontario N0K 1M0 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 button.

July 23, 1933 to January 5, 2008 Ed peacefully went to be with his Lord on Saturday January 5, 2008 at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital. He resided in Wellesley and was formerly of Millbank. Ed was born 74 years ago in Wellesley Township, a son of the late Clayton and Magdalena (Gerber) Leis. He was a member of Poole Mennonite Church where he served as Elder, Sunday School Superintendent and teacher. Ed blessed his church family with his musical talent as song leader and musician. Beloved husband of Lydiann (Zehr) Leis whom he married in 1956. Loving father of Doug and Cheryl of Wiarton, Judy and Tim Yantzi of RR#2 Tavistock, Rob and Brenda of RR#1 Newton, Val and Robert Bender of RR#2 Wellesley, Don and Julie of Wellesley, Sherry and Metaxas Makedos of RR#2 Tavistock. Special grandpa of 21 grandchildren. Brother of Marjorie and Doug Bowles of Woodstock, Helen and Howard Kropf of Tavistock, Albert and friend Pat of Stratford, Laurene and Bruce Wilhelm of New Hamburg and brother-in-law of Allan and Marg Zehr of RR#1 Newton. Also remembered by his aunt Lavina Kraft of Waterloo and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by one brother in infancy and sister-in-law Sandra Leis. Ed's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Crosshill Mennonite Church on Monday January 7 from 7-9 p.m. and Tuesday January 8 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Poole Mennonite Church on Wednesday January 9, 2008 at 11:00 a.m. with Pastor Paul Dyck officiating. Interment to follow in the adjoining church cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Mennonite Central Committee 50 Kent Ave. Kitchener, ON N2G 3R1 Or 100 Huntley Street c/o Crossroads Christian Comm. Inc. PO Box 5100 1295 North Service Road Burlington, ON L7R 4M2 can be made by calling the funeral home at 519-356-2382 or returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make Donation button.

February 1, 1915 to December 30, 2007 Mabel passed away peacefully at her residence, Countryview Retirement Home, RR #3 Listowel, on Sunday December 30, 2007. She was born 92 years ago in Pennsylvania, a daughter of the late Horace and Anna (Kolb) Longacre. She was the beloved wife of the late Royden Nigh. Mabel will be remembered by her sister Edith L. Yoder of Delaware U.S.A. and by many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by four sisters. A funeral service to celebrate Mabel's life was held at Countryview Retirement Home on Monday December 31, 2007 at 10:30 a.m. with Pastor Fred Lichti officiating. Following transfer to Spring City, Pennsylvania, a funeral service will be held at Shalkop Grace & Strunk Funeral Home, 135 Bridge Street #6, Spring City (610-948-7666) on Friday January 4, 2008. Memorial donations to a charity of choice can be made by returning to the Current Funerals page and clicking on the Make Donation button or calling Brenneman Funeral Home at 519-356-2382.