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November 8, 1975- April 23,2023 Katie Ernest of Monkton passed away suddenly at the Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday April 23, 2023 at the age of 47 Loving mother of Angel and Nick Martin, Richard, Hayley, Ryan and Riley Ernest. Special grandma of James, Amberlee and Avery. Dear daughter of John and Laura Ernest. Step daughter of Dennis Sanders. Dear sister of Jason Ernest, John and Ivy Ernest, Lisa Ernest and friend Donny Harper and Ruby Ernest. Dear Aunt of Tekyra, Lita, Chelsea, and Jaedyn. Fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles, and cousins. Predeceased by her mother Shally Ernest and grandparents Lloyd and Shirley Ernest and John and Norma Darroch. Cremation has taken place and a celebration of life will be held at a the Listowel Ag Hall on Friday April 28th 1-5PM . Memorial donations may be made to Diabetes Canada. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home Donate to Diabetes Canada: OR Mail Cheque directly to Charity: Diabetes Canada 200-235 Yorkland Boulevard Toronto, ON M2J 4Y8

February 5, 1928- April 23, 2023 Passed away peacefully at Caressant Care in Listowel on Sunday April 23, 2023, at the age of 95. Beloved wife of the late Harvey Smith (2021), whom she was married to for 72 years. Loving mother of Ron (Susan) Smith, Brenda (Ken) Bast, Donna (Steve) Wells, Lorrie (Keith) Traves. Cherished grandmother of Sherry (Sean), Ryan (Tracy), Angie (Cam), Mike (Colene), Matt (Morgan), Chancey, Adam (Lisa) and Aleisha (Michael). Special great grandma of Bryn, Talia, Hannah, Holden, Haelyn, Winston, Edwin, Delilah, Meyer, Paige, Addison, Olivia, Ava, Maxwell, Jack and Molly. Survived by her sister Bonnie Gmelin. Predeceased by her parents Sam and Mary Pake, sister Helen Barker and brother Allan Pake. Fondly remembered by the Smith family and many nieces and nephews. Marion will be remembered for her great ability to do beautiful knitting, crochet, and other sewing projects. She was also a great cook and baker. Nothing pleased her more than creating a full course meal for her family and friends and ending the night with a game of cards. She also loved to travel in their camper van and camp with family and friends. She also loved fishing and snowmobiling. Cherished memories were made with her family and friends at their cottage in Point Clark which they owned for over 50 years. Marion and Harvey had a large, wonderful circle of friends known as the crew. Friends and family will be gathering at Mount Pleasant Cemetery, Ethel on Saturday May 13, 2023 at 11 AM for a Celebration of Life Service. After the service, a luncheon will be served at 12:30 at the Brussels Legion to shed a few tears and share memories, laughs and stories of a wonderful person who will be missed dearly. Donations may be made to Caressant Care in Listowel. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home. Caressant Care Listowel 710 Reserve Avenue Listowel, ON N4W 2L1

January 26, 1929 - April 1, 2023 Elmer Hall of Listowel, formerly of Trowbridge, passed away peacefully with family by his side at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Saturday April 1, 2023 at the age of 94. Beloved husband of Eileen Hall (Kurtz) who were celebrating their 72nd year of marriage. Loving father of Doug Hall, Donald (the late Donna) Hall, Joann (Guy) Cooper and Dennis (Sue) Hall. Cherished grandfather of Jennifer Ryan, Daniel (Amy) Ryan, Adam (Amy) Ryan, Tyler (Amber) Hall and Brendan Hall. He will be missed by his great grandchildren Azlyn, Malachi, Zeke, Brighton, Justin and Kylie. Survived by his sister Edith Stevenson. Predeceased by his parents, Alexander and Lily Hall, his siblings Gordon Hall, Lloyd Hall, Wilber Hall, Mervin Hall, Doris Jacklin, Marie Wilfong and Mildred Schnock. Friends and family will be received on Tuesday April 4 from 10 AM until the time of service at 11 AM at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John St. Atwood. Memorial donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca

August 12, 1950 -March 25, 2023 Jim Anticknap of Atwood, passed away suddenly at Listowel Memorial Hospital on March 25, 2023 at the age of 72. Beloved husband of Donna Anticknap. Loving father of Shawn (Caetie) Anticknap and Jennifer (Matthew) George. Cherished Papa to Olive, Taylen and Brooklyn. Survived by his siblings Ron Anticknap (Bev) and Marie McGuire, and his sister in law Karen Anticknap, and his brother and sister in law, Bruce and Pauline Wilken. Predeceased by his parents Norman and Dorothy Anticknap, his brother Bill and brother in law John McGuire. He will be missed by many nieces, nephews and a close network of lifelong friends and colleagues. Jim worked many years in the lumber business including Cashway (Rona) and Watson Home Hardware. He was most proud of his children and grandchildren. Friends and family will be received at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John St Atwood on Thursday March 30th 2023 from 2-4 PM and 6-8 PM. Memorial service will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Friday March 31, 2023 at 11 AM. Pastor Ernie Naylor will be conducting services. Memorial donations may be made to The Royal Terrace Residents' Fund or the Alzheimer Society. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca. The funeral will be live streamed at the time of the service. Click the link below; https://youtube.com/live/0C8Uw0HmY1w?feature=share

Passed away peacefully at Listowel General Hospital on Saturday March 18, 2023 at the age of 81. Beloved wife of the late Tom William Dewar. Loving mother of Deb Best, Paul (Jodie) Dewar, Greg (Cindy) Dewar. Cherished grandmother of Dennis (Mel) Dewar, Darryl (Lisa) Dewar, Candace Dewar (Jeramey Dinsmore), Chelsea (Steve) Scholl and great grandmother of Lily, Bryson, Emmett, Charlie and Hudson. Survived by her siblings Larry Pestell (Arlene Reihl), Robert Pestell, Faye Welsh (the late Paul Welsh and Ken Carlson), Mary Strachan, brother in law Andy Buchanan (Marion) and sister in law Pauline Pestell and Elaine Pestell. Predeceased by her parents Russ and Mary Pestell and her siblings Donna Nicholls, Jack (Lillian) Pestell, Joe Pestell, Rae Pestell, Delores Buchanan and brother in law Roger Strachan. She will be missed by her friend Clarence Johnston. Loraine enjoyed playing cards, the trailer at Family Paradise Campground and spending time with her family. At Lorraine request, cremation has taken place and a private family service will be taking place at a later date. The family ask in lieu of flowers, that donations may be made to the Listowel Hospital Foundation. Online condolences and donations may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca. Arrangements have been entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood.

Formerly of Millbank, passed away peacefully in her sleep at her residence in Nithview Home, New Hamburg on Sunday, February 26, 2023 at the age of 95. She was born on November 30, 1927, the daughter of John and Emma (Roes) Ropp. Adeline was a member of Maple View Mennonite Church and found great meaning in her faith. A homemaker all of her life, Adeline was an avid reader and quilter until her eyesight prevented her from continuing these activities, and had volunteered at the Milverton Thrift Store prior to moving to Nithview. She enjoyed flower and vegetable gardening, playing table games (where she was known to try to cheat!), and ice skating. She will be remembered for her loving care of her family, a freezer supplied with home baked goods, the best stuffing, playing ball in the front yard, and her infectious smile and laughter. Beloved wife of the late Elmer Erb (2019) to whom she was married for 64 years. Loving mother of Bruce (Sherry), Ross (Cathy), Brian (Lori) and Janet (John Ferguson). Special grandmother of Madison, Sierra, Peyton, Brendan (Blake), Aaron, Talia (Alex), Cameron (Dianna), and Kyle. She is survived by her sister, Barbara Kennell and fondly remembered by the extended Ropp and Erb families. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers Emmanuel, Elmer, and Daniel Ropp, sisters Esther Gerber and Clara Roth, sisters-in-law Mary (Gerber), Annie (Brenneman), and Edna (Wagler), and brothers-in-law Joseph Gerber and Milton Roth. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at Maple View Mennonite Church, 5074 Deborah Glaister Line, Wellesley on March 17, 2023 from 2:00-4:00 and 6:30-8:30 pm. The funeral service to celebrate Adeline’s life will be held at Maple View Mennonite Church on March 18, 2023 at 11:00 am with the ministry of Maple View Mennonite Church officiating. The service will be livestreamed with a link posted on the Brenneman Funeral Home website. Interment in the adjoining cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to Maple View Mennonite Church, Canadian Diabetes Association, or Alzheimers Society of Canada would be appreciated by the family. A special thank you to Nithview Home staff for the wonderful care given to Adeline. Arrangements entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood (519-356-2382) www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca Join us for Adeline Funeral. Click the link below https://teams.microsoft.com/l/meetup-join/19%3ameeting_MGM1ZjExNmMtNGE5OS00ODcyLTg5YTEtYjZkOWRmZDM1M2M0%40thread.v2/0?context=%7b%22Tid%22%3a%2260f33e8a-3cb5-4e5c-b43e-254c10340703%22%2c%22Oid%22%3a%221994f05a-2b77-4656-ab6f-811462f6502d%22%7d

Died suddenly due to an accident on the farm on February 8, 2023 at the age of 20. Beloved son of Melvin W. and Naomi Martin of RR1 Atwood. Brother of Violet at home, Ben and Roselyn of RR4 Listowel, Louise, Norman, Vera, Irene, Julia all at home and one nephew Michael. Paternal grandparents Henry and Mary Martin of RR2 Elmira. Maternal grandparents Abner and Irene Steckle of RR1 St Clements. Predeceased by his aunt MaryAnn Martin and cousin Wayne Martin. Also remember by numerous uncles, aunts and cousins. Funeral visitation will be held at the Martin home 5202 Line 78 RR1 Atwood on, Saturday February 11, 2023 from 9:30 AM – 11 AM, continuing in the afternoon, 1 PM – 4 PM and Sunday February 12, 2023 from 2 PM – 5 PM. Funeral Service will also be held at the family home on Monday February 13, 2023 at 9 AM. Burial and further services will follow at Elmadale meeting house. Arrangements entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home Atwood.

August 16, 1937 to October 3, 2022 Dad. Grandfather. Son. Brother. Uncle. Friend. Businessman. But most importantly, husband. After 85 years, James “Albert” Hutton left his earthly home on October 3, 2022. Despite our deep sadness, all who loved him take comfort in the fact that he was reunited with Mona, the love of his life and best friend, just days before their 60th wedding anniversary. Albert had two passions in life – his family and his work -- in that order. His daughter Deb and her husband Tim Hudak and their daughters Miller and Maitland, his son James and his children Andrew, Zachary (Maddie), Ben and Meredith, along with their mother Sharon, will miss his subtle wit and engaging smile. The pure joy in his eyes whenever his grandchildren were around said everything there was to say about his love for them. He was blessed to have a close relationship with his six siblings and their families, and he cherished the special relationship he had with Don and Nancy Hutton. Despite starting out with limited money and education, Albert built J.A. Hutton Fuels into a thriving business. His success came from a quiet determination, stubbornness, and incredible work ethic. He then turned his hobby of home building into a second successful business venture. He was deeply proud of every home and apartment building he built and loved to tell stories about the challenges of development. They regularly included a rant about government regulation and red tape! Despite the many hours he worked, he always had time to support his community through his church, his volunteer activities with Mona and his love of politics. A celebration of Albert’s life will be held on Monday October 10 at 2:30 at Knox Presbyterian church in Listowel. Visitation will occur from 1 to 2pm that afternoon. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Listowel Memorial Hospital Foundation & Sleeping Children Around the World. Online condolences may be left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca. To view the funeral service, please click on the link below: https://youtu.be/0vC5nYGt6rk

July 28, 1960 - January 28, 2023 Passed away suddenly at his home in London on Saturday January 28, 2023, at the age of 62. Beloved son of Anne (the late Lawrence) Edgar. Loving partner of Sally Patague. Cherished brother of Dan (Madelon) Edgar, Dave (Suzanne) Edgar, Rob (Jennifer) Edgar and Colleen (Darren) Bishop. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews. A private family service will be held at a later date. Online condolences maybe left at www.brennemanfuneralhome.ca. Donations may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. Arrangements entrusted to Brenneman Funeral Home Atwood.

April 30, 1944 to April 28, 2009 Gerald (Blinky) passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Tuesday April 28, 2009. He resided in Atwood and was born 64 years ago in Listowel, a son of the late Ervin and Annie (Feltz) Hiusser. Dear friend of Helen (Stevens) Subject. Fondly remembered by Helen's children Joanne Broughton of Monkton, Calvin and Sandee Subject of Monkton, Kim and Steve Smith of RR1 Fordwich, Steven and Christina Subject of Wingham. Grandpa Boss to Cory and friend Michelle, Chad and Kelly, Daniel, Kelsey, Stephanie, Stacey, Nick, Owen and Morgan. Dear brother of Pat Wick of Sarnia, Mona and Waldemar Betker of Waterloo, Ila and John Scherer of Kitchener, Bonnie and Mack Hutchison of Goderich, Allan Hiusser and friend Lesley of Gorrie. Also remembered by sisters-in-law Debbie Hiusser of Wingham and Mary Hiusser of Listowel, the Stevens family, Elaine Hiusser and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his brothers Ivan and Barry and brother-in-law Larry Wick. Gerald's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Thursday April 30, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate his life will be held at St. Paul's Lutheran Church, Listowel on Friday May 1, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Ralph Dwarika officiating. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 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.

May 7, 1936 to October 25, 2007 Shirley passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at KW Health Centre of Grand River Hospital on Thursday October 25, 2007. She resided in Kitchener and was born 71 years ago in Wingham. Shirley was a member of Calvin Presbyterian Church, Kitchener. Beloved wife of Don whom she married in 1953. Loving mother of Judy and Bryan, Diane and Bruno, Kevin and Sherry. Special grandma of Jeff and Lauren, Jen and Matt, Shawn and Tammy, Melanie, Chris, Jason, Brooke, Candice and great-grandma of Miah, Dorian and Brianna. Also remembered by her brothers Bill, David and Bob, her sisters Sondra and Barb and by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her father David Martin, mother Margaret Barrett, step–father Norm Barrett and her sister Rebecca. Shirley's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Sunday October 28, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church, 140 Monument Road, Atwood on Monday October 29 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Mark Richardson officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. Special thanks to the staff at Grand River Hospital Intensive Care Unit. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Lung Association Jenny Trout Centre 342 Erie Street, Suite 121 Stratford, ON N5A 2N4 can be arranged by calling the funeral home at 519-356-2382 or returning to the Current Funeral page and selecting the Make a Donation button.

July 7, 1910 to October 15, 2009 Madge Dickson passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Thursday October 15, 2009. She was born 99 years ago in Usborne Township, a daughter of the late Charles and Lena (Madge) Hackney. Madge was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church, a former member of the Women's Missionary Society and Maple Leaf Women's Institute. She was an avid supporter of the Leprosy Foundation and spent many hours knitting sweaters for children in developing countries. Beloved wife of the late Gordon Dickson who predeceased her in 1993. Loving mother of Don and his wife Sandy of Collingwood, Janice Purvis of Waterloo and Ross Dickson of Saskatchewan. Special grandmother of James and Wendy Dickson, Darren and Sarah Dickson, Brian and Jennifer Henderson, Susan Henderson and great grandmother of nine. Dear sister of Ida Hackney of Toronto. Fondly remembered by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her sisters Mabel Roger, Margaret Waddell, Laura Strickler and her brother Jim Hackney. Madge's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Sunday October 18, 2009 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Madge's life will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Monday October 19, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Atwood Presbyterian Church c/o Deanne Metzloff Box 290, 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 A Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity at the above address.