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April 10, 1930 to February 14, 2010 Ross Hurst passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday February 14, 2010. He resided in Gowanstown and was formerly of RR 2 Atwood. Ross was born 79 years ago in Elma Township, a son of the late Bill and Minnie (Barron) Hurst. He was a member of St. Alban's and St. David's Anglican Church, Atwood. Beloved husband of the late Ruby (Salter) Hurst who predeceased him in 2004. Loving father of Jean Hurst of Strathroy. Dear brother of Ken Hurst of Atwood and Anne and Jim Cooper of RR 3 Brussels. Fondly remembered by brothers-in-law and sister-in-law Violet Archer of Woodstock, Bill Salter of Listowel, Jim Salter of Gowanstown and by many nieces, nephews and cousins. Special friend of Alice Brochu of Clinton. Predeceased by his sister Alma and her husband Bob Leslie and brothers-in-law Reid Kennedy and Robert Archer. Ross's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Monday February 15, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday February 16, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with The Rev. Tom Wilson officiating. Spring 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 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.

August 27, 1928 to January 10, 2010 Bill Burke of Listowel, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday January 10, 2010. He was formerly of RR 2 Atwood and was born 81 years ago in Listowel, a son of the late Glenn and Alma (Forrest) Burke. Bill was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church where he had served as Elder and Clerk of Session. He was a member of the Independent Order of Oddfellows Atwood Lodge No. 332 and a life member of the Avon Lodge No. 41. Bill also served as a Director of Elma Mutual Insurance. Beloved husband of Daryl (McAllister) Burke whom he married in 1976. Dear brother of Helen Hanna of Listowel. Fondly remembered by his nieces and nephews Doug and Vickie Hanna of Gravenhurst, Ron and Brenda Hanna of Milverton, Pauline Hanna of Stratford, Diane and Jack Gabel of RR 1 Listowel and his cousin Bob and his wife Isobel Burke of London. Predeceased by his brother-in-law Elwood Hanna. Bill's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Atwood Presbyterian Church on Wednesday January 13, 2010 from 1:30 p.m. until time of the funeral service to celebrate his life at 2:30 p.m. with Rev. Cathrine Campbell officiating. Spring interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street E. Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 Atwood Presbyterian Church c/o Deanne Metzloff Box 290 Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 or Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 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.

April 15, 1916 to December 21, 2013 Pearl Upper passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Saturday December 21, 2013 at the age of 97. Pearl was a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church, a life member of the Presbyterian Womens Missionary Society, a charter and life member of the Bruce Chapter Order of the Eastern Star Kincardine and past Noble Grand of Huron Star Rebekah Lodge Ripley. Beloved wife of the late John Upper who predeceased her in 1991. Loving mother of John and Marilyn of Ottawa. Special grandma of Tracey Beaupre and her husband Todd, and Sheri Upper and her husband Neil Wiltshire. Pearl experienced much love from two great grandchildren, Claire and Cameron Beaupre. Fondly remembered by nieces and nephews. Pearl was the last surviving member of her family being predeceased by her brothers George and his wife June Dahmer, Alfred and his wife Dorothy Dahmer and her sister Margaret and her husband Lloyd Sage. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Monday December 23 from 2 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 9 p.m. with an Order of the Eastern Star service at 1:30 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate Pearl's life will be held at Atwood Presbyterian Church on Tuesday December 24, 2013 at 11 a.m. with Rev. Andrew Thompson officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. The family would like to express heartfelt thanks to other family and friends for their many acts of kindness and support during the last few years. Special thanks to Wendy Dunn and Dr. Gillian Edmonds for their passionate care and kindness to Pearl for many years. Many thanks also to the staff of North Perth Community Hospice, Listowel Memorial Hospital and Caressant Care Nursing Home for care and comfort. Thanks also to Rev. Andrew Thompson for his spiritual support. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: North Perth Community Hospice 135 Main Street East, Suite 105 Listowel, ON N4W 2B5 or Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W2P5 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 foward 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 11, 1920 to October 17, 2010 Georgina Smith of Atwood, passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday October 17, 2010 at the age of 90. Georgina was an active member of Atwood United Church and Atwood U.C.W., Red Hat Ladies, the Wednesday morning quilt group and a life member of the Maple Leaf Women's Institute. Beloved wife of the late Ken Smith who predeceased her in 1988. Loving mother of Gary and Barb of Monkton, Beth and Gary Earl of Ethel, Dale and Trish of Monkton, Bev and Randy Raycraft of Monkton. Special grandma of 24 grandchildren, 34 great-grandchildren. Fondly remembered by daughters-in-law Gayle and husband Ken Dewar of Monkton, Corinne Smith of Manitoulin Island, sisters-in-law Marie Schade of Listowel, Fern Schade of Seaforth and many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by her parents Leonard and Lena (Berlet) Schade, sons Wayne and Warren and grandson Darren in infancy. Georgina's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Tuesday October 19, 2010 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at Atwood United Church on Wednesday October 20, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michelle Owens officiating. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Elma-Logan Arena Building Fund PO Box 164 Monkton, ON N0K 1P0 Heart and Stroke Foundation 556 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 5T9 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 of choice at the above address.

August 10, 1917 to September 4, 2009 Annie passed away peacefully at her residence in Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel, on Friday September 4, 2009. She was formerly of Atwood and was born 92 years ago in Maryborough Township, a daughter of the late Boyd and Bessie (Coulter) Campbell. Annie was a member of Atwood United Church and a former member of the Atwood Chapter of the Rebekah Lodge No. 343. Annie was the beloved wife of the late Jack Sanders who predeceased her in 1986; the loving mother of Cam and Joanne Sanders of Newry and the late Cheryl (2006) and David (1983) Markle. She was the special grandmother of Jason and Donna Markle of Barbados and their children Ariana and Sierra; Geoffrey and Maria Markle of Barbados and their children Scott and Adam; Christopher and Marie Markle of Australia; Ryan and Jackie Sanders of Wroxeter and their children Paige and Tayt; and Carrie Sanders and Matt Gardner of Cambridge and their son Fischer. She will also be remembered by her sisters Marion Wood of Stratford, Shirley Rea of Listowel, her brother Len and his wife Bernie Campbell of Kitchener, sisters-in-law Charlotte Stecho, Peggy Clarke, Mary Matlock all of Kitchener and by many nieces & nephews. She was predeceased by her sisters Ethel and her husband Max Griffith, Hazel and her husband Mel Willis, brothers Howard and his wife Helen, Jack and his wife Irene, a brother in infancy and brothers-in-law Les Wood and Murray Rea. The funeral service to celebrate Annie's life will be held at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382) on Wednesday September 9 at 11:00 a.m. with visitation one hour prior to the service. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Alzheimer Society 1020 Ontario St., Unit 5 Stratford, ON N5A 6Z3 or a charity of one's 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 at the above address.

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.

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.

March 29, 1927 to May 5, 2014 Robert O'Neil formerly of Monkton, passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Listowel on Monday May 5, 2014 at the age of 87. Robert was a member of Knox Presbyterian Church, Monkton. Beloved husband of Hazel (Young) O'Neil whom he married in 1994. Father of David and Nancy, Rick and Liz, Paul and Joanne and Todd. Step-father of Doug and Sharon Ward, Neil Ward and Brenda and Lyle Ruby. Grandfather of 16 grandchildren, 23 great grandchildren and 2 great-great children. Fondly remembered by his brother Neil and Barb and sister-in-law Harriet O'Neil. Predeceased by his parents Herb and Edna (Court) O'Neil, his first wife Velma, a daughter in infancy, his brother Ray, sister Eunice Wilson and her husband Jack and sister-in-law Wava O'Neil. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Friday May 9, 2014 from 10:00 a.m. until time of the funeral service at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Sarah Thompson officiating. Interment in Dorchester Union Cemetery. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Parkinson Society Southwestern Ontario Region 117-4500 Blakie Rd. London, ON N6L 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 at the above address.

January 17, 1922 to November 25, 2007 Charles passed away peacefully at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Sunday, November 25, 2007. He resided in Listowel and was born 85 years ago in North Easthope Township, a son of the late Walter and Florence (Cockwell) Sage. Charles was an avid Montreal Canadian fan. He was the beloved husband of the late Marie Sage who predeceased him in 1999; the loving father of Evon and Don Cochrane of Ethel and Ron and fiance Sharon of Listowel; the special grandpa of Rob, Steve, Mandy and friend Calvin, Adam and friend Samantha, Alisha, Alexis, Allanis; and great grandpa of Tyler, Kyle, Brayden and McKenna. Charles will also be remembered by many nieces and nephews and the Hartman family. He was predeceased by his son George, daughter-in-law Carolyn, grand-daughter Jowell, his sister in infancy and half-brother Skip Sage. Charles family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood, on Tuesday November 27, 2007 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Wednesday November 28 at 11:00 a.m. with Sandra Cable officiating. Interment in Greenwood Cemetery, Milverton. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of choice 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 selecting the Make Donation button.

June 25, 1935 to March 26, 2012 Gordon E. Martin, of Listowel, passed away after a battle with cancer, at Listowel Memorial Hospital on Monday March 26, 2012 at the age of 76. He was born in Elma Township on June 25, 1935 a son of the late Austin and Eva (Hudson) Martin. Survived by his sisters Aldean Montgomery of Listowel, Faye Peelar of Barrie and his brother Jim and his wife Lea Martin of RR4 Listowel. Fondly remembered by many nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his brothers Donald and Lincoln and his sisters Margaret Beth, Leona and Mildred. In keeping with Gord's wishes, cremation has taken place. Burial in Elma Centre Cemetery at a later date. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: The Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 9Z9 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.

September 25, 1921 to May 19, 2009 Dorothy passed away peacefully at Knollcrest Lodge, Milverton on Tuesday May 19, 2009. She was formerly of Atwood and was born 87 years ago in Stratford, a daughter of the late Arthur and Amelia (Miller) Sanderson. Dorothy was a member of Atwood United Church. Spending time with her family was most important to her. A large part of her life was spent managing the family farm during her husband Norman's illness and after his death in 1977. Loving mother of Bill and Karen of Brantford, Ron and Bev of Fergus, Marie and John McGuire of Goderich, Jim and Donna of Atwood. Special grandma of Allison, Kris, Susan and fiance Will, Rhonda and Richard and their son Landon, Amy and Bryan, Andrew, Shawn and Caetie, Jennifer and Matt. Fondly remembered by her sisters Joyce Sanderson of St. Thomas, Iris and her husband Bill Kennedy of Hanover and by many nieces & nephews. She will be missed by her loving caregivers at Knollcrest Lodge. Predeceased by her brothers Ronald, Harry and his wife Olga and four siblings in infancy. Dorothy's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Wednesday May 20, 2009 from 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate Dorothy's life will be held on Thursday May 21, 2009 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michelle Owens officiating. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations to: Alzheimer Society 1020 Ontario Street Unit 5 Stratford, ON N5A 6Z3 or Knollcrest Lodge 50 William Street Milverton, ON N0K 1M0 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.