OBITUARIES

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Ronald Wharram

Ronald Wharram

Feb 21, 2026

Passed away at home, surrounded by family, on February 21. He was 78. Ron was married to Eileen (Sim) for over 57 years, most of those living in Hickson. They were blessed with 2 children -Angela (Mark) Wygoda, and Darryl (Michelle). He also leaves 5 grandchildren and 1 step-granddaughter. He was also survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers.

Ron’s main...

Michael Edward Connell

Michael Edward Connell

Feb 21, 2026

Michael Edward Dermot Connell

February 12, 1940-February 21, 2026.

It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Michael Connell on February 21st at the Brantford Hospital, surrounded and loved by his daughter Heather, son-in-law Timothy Brown and granddaughters Zoe and Ali. Michael was a beloved husband to Mary Jane (2010), father to Jeffrey, Heather (Timothy Brown) and Peter,...

Ruth Gisela Katz

Ruth Gisela Katz

Feb 18, 2026

Ruth Gisela Katz, born on August 9, 1935, in Germany, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Woodstock Hospital.

Alongside her late husband, Karl Katz, who preceded her in death in 2021, Ruth co-owned a beloved cake shop that delighted many. Their shared passion for creating sweet memories through their bakery brought joy not only to their customers but also...

Flora Christena Claessens

Flora Christena Claessens

Feb 17, 2026

It is with love and gratitude for a life well lived that the family of Flora Claessens announces her passing.

Flora was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph Claessens (1995). Together they built a strong and caring family that remained at the center of her life. She will be deeply missed by her children: Lenora Conn (Jim), Patricia Claessens (Mike Voogt),...

Velma Elaine Kaufman

Velma Elaine Kaufman

Feb 13, 2026

Velma Elaine Kaufman, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love, passed away on February 13, 2026 in Woodstock Ontario. Born on January 31, 1954, in Brantford, Ontario, Vel graced this world for 72 years, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of all who knew her.

Vel was adored by her loved ones, renowned for her...

Timothy Norman Plester

Timothy Norman Plester

Feb 13, 2026

Timothy Norman Plester, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at VON Sakura House after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tim was a kind and generous person whose heart was always on his sleeve.

Tim cherished time spent with his family and friends. He was a devoted father to Christopher and Stephanie and a proud grandpa to his grandson,...

Ida Conic

Ida Conic

Feb 12, 2026

Ida Conić passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 12, 2026 in the ARCHES Transitional Unit in Woodstock just shy of her hundredth birthday. Born Ida Birsa in Maribor, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) on March 3, 1926, she came to Canada in August, 1958, to marry Dragutin Conić, who was born in Leskovac, Yugoslavia (now Serbia). He predeceased her on...

Grace Margaret Neabel

Grace Margaret Neabel

Feb 11, 2026

Grace Neabel, born on March 26, 1936, in Woodstock, Ontario, peacefully passed away at her home on February 11, 2026. She was loved by her family and those whom she touched throughout her life’ here on earth. A devoted Christian who dedicated her life to the service of her Lord and Saviour.

Grace was one of five children born to George...

Elaine Elsie Campbell

Elaine Elsie Campbell

Feb 11, 2026

With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we honour the memory of a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who has gone to be with the Lord. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Eugene Earl Campbell, whom she cherished deeply.

She leaves behind her loving children René (Brad), Charlie (Melanie), and Dennis (Sheri). She was a proud...

J. Gilbert Seguin

J. Gilbert Seguin

Feb 10, 2026

John Gilbert Seguin passed away surrounded by his family on February 10, 2026 at Toronto General Hospital. Born in Kemptville, Ontario, he was the eldest son of John and Mary (née Prodonick) Seguin, both predeceased.

A beloved husband, Gilbert is survived by his wife, Anne Seguin (née Ferguson), whom he married in 1978. Together, they relocated to Oxford County shortly after...

Terry Nole Thornton

Terry Nole Thornton

Feb 9, 2026

February 9, 2026, after a brief but valiant battle with illness, Terry Thornton, with his family around him and his heart full of love, left this world to share his pride and richness of family with the other angels.

During our 50 years together, Terry worked hard to create a good life for his wife and children and exceeded beyond his...

Rosemary Lynn Maddock

Rosemary Lynn Maddock

Feb 9, 2026

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rosemary Lynn Maddock, who passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 at Caressant Care Retirement Home in Woodstock, Ontario.

Rosemary was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dear sister whose kindness and quiet strength touched the lives of many.

She was the beloved wife of the late George Maddock,...

Joyce Katharine Scott

Joyce Katharine Scott

Feb 8, 2026

A month shy of her 95th birthday, Joyce passed away in her sleep on February 8, 2026, at Chelsey Park Long – Term Care, London. 

She joins, in green pastures, her husband “Mac" (2001) and her sons Roy (2001) and Lorne (2021). Joyce was the only child of Gordon and Lila Judd. She leaves her two daughters, Gayle and Deb, and...

Frederick Robert Honcoop

Frederick Robert Honcoop

Feb 4, 2026

December 7, 1965 - February 4, 2026

Fredrick Robert Honcoop  

After a brief illness at St Mary's Hospital in Kitchener on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Fred Honcoop died at the age of 60.

Fred was the son of the late John and Lidia Honcoop of Norwich Ontario.

He is survived by brother Gary Honcoop (Diane), brother John Honcoop (Bep), sister Judy Esseltine (Steven),...

Gary Young

Gary Young

Feb 4, 2026

Gary Nicholas Young passed away on February 4th, 2026, after a long and well-lived life. Known for his infectious laugh and warrior spirit, Gary made everyone he met laugh and clap at all the stories he loved to share.

Gary leaves behind his wife, Phyllis; his sister, Margaret; his children, Kimberly and Jason; and his four grandchildren, Sidney, Holly, Brittany, and...

Gerald Kirkpatrick

Gerald Kirkpatrick

Feb 3, 2026

Gerry Kirkpatrick passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge Woodstock on February 3, 2026 in his 82nd year.

Loving father of Janet and Terry Housworth, Deb KIrkpatrick and Karen Kirkpatrick. Grandpa to Ryan, Chris and Steph (Liam) Housworth, Jennilee Moffatt and Valerie (Wayne) Kirkpatrick. Father to Sharon Kirkpatrick.

Dearly missed by brother Richard (Kay) Kirkpatrick.

Predeceased by grandson Brett, sister Marilyn (Art) Hodgins-Haight and...

Julie Devon Hansford

Julie Devon Hansford

Feb 1, 2026

Peacefully and surrounded by her family, Julie Devon Hansford (nee Waud) passed away on February 1, 2026, at VON Sakura House at the age of 69. 

Julie will be dearly missed and lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend of 49 years, Dave; their children, Nathan (Laura), and Jessie (Marc), and her beloved grandchild, Ciara.

She also leaves behind her brothers,...

Audrey Irene Earl

Audrey Irene Earl

Jan 30, 2026

It is with deep sorrow and profound respect that we announce the passing of Audrey Irene Earl, a beloved mother, sister, and friend, grand mother and great grandmother who departed this life peacefully on January 30, 2026, in Woodstock, Ontario, surrounded by her devoted family. Born on February 3, 1938, in Peterborough, Ontario, Audrey lived a life filled with kindness, strength,...

Sandra Pratt

Sandra Pratt

Jan 29, 2026

Passed away on January 29, 2026 at 82 years of age. 

Beloved wife of Tyrone. Dear mother of Kelly Pratt(Late Glen Harding), Mike (Rebecca) Pratt. Grandmother of Steven Rhodes and Dalton Pratt. Sister of Orla (Phyliss) Carr, Weldon (Sally) Carr, Howard (Muriel) Carr also survived by many nieces and nephews. 

Predeceased by siblings Calvin (Late Betty), Ethel, Ivan and Wayne (Brenda). 

Cremation has...

Marion Wesselak

Marion Wesselak

Jan 26, 2026

Marion Wesselak, born on December 24, 1959, in Stratford, Ontario, peacefully passed away on January 26, 2026, in her 67th year at Woodingford Lodge, in Woodstock, Ontario. 

Marion was the cherished daughter of the late Josef and Marion Wesselak. She grew up in Princeton, Ontario, in a loving household, enriched by her family's strong values and support. Marion's memories of her...

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