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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.

September 23, 1949 to December 25, 2012 Donald Shiell of Milverton, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 25, 2012 at the age of 63. Son of the late John and Lilly (Gill) Shiell. Loving brother of Leslie Shiell of Mount Forest and Marion Raymond of Burlington. Fondly remembered by Henry Christianson and many nieces, nephews and cousins. Predeceased by his brothers Gordon and his wife Ruth, Ross and his wife Wilma, sisters-in-law Adelle Shiell and Judy Shiell, and brother-in-law Gene Raymond. Don's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Saturday December 29 from 11:30 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. The service to celebrate his life will follow at 1:00 p.m. with Rev. Marion Raymond officiating. Cremation to follow with burial in Elma Centre Cemetery at a later date. 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.

May 16, 1929 to July 23, 2012 John Partridge, of Monkton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 23, 2012 on the farm where he was born 83 years ago. Beloved husband of the late Dallas Partridge who predeceased him in 2010. Loving father and father-in-law of Bonnie and Wray Lealess of Fullarton, Irene Partridge of RR1 Brunner, Kevin Partridge of Monkton, Kimberley and Kevin Culligan of Mitchell. Cherished grandpa of Perry and Kendra, Patrick and Candis, Virginia, Heather and Adam, Ryan, Trevor and Julie. Special great-grandpa of Madison, Erika, Alexis, Kayla and Tuesday. Dear brother and brother-in-law of Leonard Partridge of Mitchell, Janet and Klaas Kroesen of Monkton and Ruby McEwen of Mitchell. Fondly remembered by nieces & nephews. Predeceased by his parents John Wesley and Mabel (Schade) Partridge, his son Ronald, sisters Wilma and her husband Clarence Connelly, Marion and her husband Kenneth McNaught, sister-in-law Doris Partridge and brother-in-law Keith McEwen. John's family invites relatives and friends to share their memories at the Brenneman Funeral Home, 141 John Street, Atwood (519-356-2382), on Wednesday July 25 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday July 26, 2012 at 11:00 a.m. 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 or Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street East 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 a Donation link. Please forward your cheque directly to the charity of choice at the above address.

April 7, 1941 to April 29, 2011 Helen Hamilton of Wiarton, passed away suddenly as a result of a fire at her residence on Friday April 29, 2011 at the age of 70. Helen was formerly of Atwood, a member of Atwood Presbyterian Church and on the Ladies Auxiliary of the Boy Scouts. She volunteered at church functions, loved traveling and all her time spent at the cottage while her family was growing up. Helen always did any task to the best of her ability. Beloved wife of Barry Hamilton whom she married in 1959. Loving mother of Julie Hamilton of Brussels, Rob and Leanne, Scott and Leanne all of Atwood, Kimberley Hamilton of Millbank. Special Nana of Kelly and Mike, Kendra, Justin and Amanda and their son Keegan, Josie and Matt, Alicia, Stephanie, Cassandra, Destiney & Dan, Shelby, Dylan and Sydney. Dear sister of Mary and Ray Roberge of Quebec. Predeceased by her parents Hugh and Alberta (Berlett) Robertson and her great granddaughter Anniston Guy. Helen'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 4, 2011 from 2-4 & 7-9 p.m. The funeral service to celebrate her life will be held at the Atwood Presbyterian Church on Thursday May 5, 2011 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. George Russell and Rev. Andrew Thompson officiating. Interment 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 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.

October 5, 2010 to October 5, 2010 It is with great sadness that Mike and Kelly (Pestell) Guy of Brussels announce the birth of their daughter Anniston Elizabeth, into God's care on Tuesday October 5, 2010 at Stratford General Hospital. Cherished granddaughter of Julie Hamilton of Brussels, Bob Pestell of Monkton, Cheryl Illman and Sean Campbell of Palmerston and Neil Illman of Brussels. Great granddaughter of Barry and Helen Hamilton of Wiarton, Lyle and Marlene Ronald of Listowel, Marilyn and Larry Smith of Southampton. Anniston will be fondly remembered by many aunts, uncles, great aunts, great uncles and cousins. Predeceased by her grandfather Douglas Guy, great grandparents Elizabeth and Russell Pestell, Doreen Ronald, Frank and Lillian Illman and Charlie Guy. A private family service will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood on Thursday October 7, 2010 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Michelle Owens officiating. Interment to follow in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to a charity of one's choice would be appreciated and can be made 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.

January 10, 1924 to March 28, 2010 Joseph Earl Holmes passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home on Sunday March 28, 2010. Earl was born on January 10, 1924, the youngest son of Joseph and Florence (Spillet) Holmes. Earl remained a bachelor his entire life, while his four siblings all married and raised families. Earl enjoyed visiting and sharing special occasions with his eldest sister Amy and her husband Fred Martin and their two children, Allan Martin and Pat Koch. Earl respected and admired his oldest brother Harry, who, with the help of his soul mate Florence often entertained Earl with visits and car trips with their daughters Dorothy Knipe and Grace Strachan. Earl visited regularly with Bev and Mildred Mitchell and their children, Bob Mitchell and Marion Sharpe. When Bob appeared to be following in the bachelorhood footsteps, he often spent a weekend evening or a Sunday afternoon with the Boys; Earl who was often called Sam, Bob Menzies, and Eric Coates. Earl and his brother Bill farmed together until Bill married Gladys at which time Earl was welcomed into the Robert Menzies home. Bill and Gladys had one son Keith. Earl took on the life of a farmer's helper as he was welcomed into the lives and homes of the Earl Johnson family, Bill and Marybeth Mann's family and the McIlroy family of Gowanstown. Earl completed his farming career at David Carson Farms. He worked for a brief time at Wheaton Glass and rented an apartment on Barber Avenue N. in Listowel. Earl was a member of Trowbridge LOL No. 652. In the late 1990's Earl suffered a moderately severe stroke that changed the course of the remainder of his life. A few months at Parkwood Hospital in London won him the love and respect of the staff there, as he regained some of his independence. He returned to Listowel where he took up residence at Caressant Care Retirement Home. Joe Moore was his friendly room mate for many years. Earl's health took him to Listowel Hospital just after his 85th birthday and then he returned to Caressant Care Nursing Home in August of 2009. His room mate since that time has been another amiable gentleman, John Drost. Earl was loved and respected by all who knew or worked with him, and he will be greatly missed. His sense of humour, his ability to laugh at himself, and his capacity or talent to make the best of any situation endeared him to all. Relatives and friends are invited to share their memories at the Trowbridge United Church, on Tuesday March 30, 2010 from 1:00 p.m. until the time of service at 2:00 p.m. Rev. Michelle Owens will officiate. Interment in Elma Centre Cemetery, Atwood. As expressions of sympathy, memorial donations to: Listowel Memorial Hospital 255 Elizabeth Street East Listowel, ON N4W 2P5 or Trowbridge United Church c/o Marg Clarke RR #1, Atwood, ON N0G 1B0 would be 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 charity of choice at the above address.