Kenneth (Ken) Nethercott

January 22, 1927 to October 3, 2015

Kenneth (Ken) Nethercott It is with heavy hearts that our family announces the passing of Ken in the early morning hours of October 3, 2015 at Listowel Memorial Hospital in his 89th year. Ken was a faithful church member and very dedicated to Atwood United Church where he held many offices over the years. He was a former member of the Independent Order of Odd Fellows Lodge No. 332 Atwood. His hobby was woodworking and over the years he made many treasures for family and friends. Ken loved reading, but farming was his passion and he was well known for the acres of strawberries that were enjoyed by so many. He leaves to mourn his wife Eileen, daughter Nancy Sinnamon (Wayne), son Jim Nethercott (Christina), son Jeff Nethercott (Marie Claude), grandchildren Tyler, Natasha and fiance Chris, Ryan, Noah, Adam and Clara, and sister-in-law Myrtle Nethercott. Fondly remembered by the Sturgeon and Smith families and many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by his parents Clarence and Clara (McCrackin) Nethercott, his first wife Helen, his second wife Barbara, son John Nethercott and brother Roy Nethercott. In keeping with Ken's wishes, cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation. A memorial service to celebrate Ken's life will be held at Brenneman Funeral Home, Atwood on Wednesday October 7, 2015 at 11:00 a.m. with Rev. Colin Snyder officiating. A time of refreshments and fellowship to share memories will be held at Atwood United Church following the service. 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 The Canadian Diabetes Association PO Box 26331 Stn Brm B Toronto, ON M7Y 4R1 or The Canadian Cancer Society 536 Huron Street Stratford, ON N5A 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 of choice at the above address.