Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

May 2, 2017

LAW, Shirley Yvonne (nee Gingerich) - Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday May 2, 2017, in her 64th year. Beloved wife of Robert Law for over 46 years. Loving mother of Tony (Cori) Law and Ron (Alison) Law. Cherished grandmother of Abbey, Nathan, Tyler, Aaron, and Hannah. Dear sister to Roger Gingerich, Doug Gingerich, and Ron Gingerich....

May 2, 2017

JACKSON, Beverley Ann (nee Robertson)- Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, but with incredible strength and courage, at University Hospital, London, on Tuesday May 2, 2017, in her 62nd year. Loving and devoted mother of Brian, Jordie, and Megan Jackson. Dear sister of Dave (Diane) and John (Sheri). Cherished aunt of David, John, Jason, and Darren. Survived by her former spouse,...

May 1, 2017

BARTLEY, Esther May - Passed away peacefully in London Ontario on Monday May 1, 2017 in her 90th year. Loving wife of the late Douglas Bartley (2013). Dearest mother of Pamela (Kenneth) Davis, Jennifer (Bob) Garbutt, Phyllis Bartley, Jim (Anita) Bartley and Dave Bartley (Brenda Froese-Bartley). Loving sister to Marion (Roy) Vanderlip. Cherished grandmother of Stuart (Roweena) Kitching, Nicole (Mark)...

May 1, 2017

PEGG, William "Bill" Herman - It is with great sadness we announce the passing of Bill at Secord Trails Care Community, Ingersoll on Monday, May 1st, 2017 in his 94th year. Bill was the beloved husband of Margaret (Alward) for over 69 years. Loving father to William (Pat), and Robert (Candi). Cherished Grandpy to Setina "Miss T" (Scott) Stewart, Sara...

Apr 29, 2017

LAKE, LENORA ELVA Peacefully, at Norfolk General Hospital on Saturday April 29, 2017. Lenora Elva Lake (nee Ryckman) of Simcoe and formerly of Thorndale in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Raymond Stanley Lake (1975). Dear mother of Garry, Eugene (Bertha), Janet Post (late Donald), Donelda Towne (late John), Brenda Boyce (Larry), and Ritchie (Janis). Cherished grandmother of...

Apr 28, 2017

JOHNSTON, Lauretta Elizabeth - Passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side at the Woodstock Hospital on Friday April 28, 2017 in her 94th year. Devoted wife and cherished partner of the late Charlie E. Johnston (2002) whom she was married to for nearly 60 years. Dearest mother of Judy Parker of Houston, Texas and her late husband...

Apr 26, 2017

ARMSTRONG, Wayne - Slipped quietly from our presence on Wednesday April 26, 2017 at University Hospital, London, in his 71st year. The eldest son of the late Robert (2004) and Marion Armstrong will be missed greatly by his mother; his brother and wife, Brian and Lori Armstrong; his sister and husband, Cindy and Allan Harvey; nieces and nephews, Chris and...

Apr 25, 2017

APPLETON, William "Bev" Beverley - Passed away at Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, April 25, 2017 after a courageous battle with cancer. Bev was the beloved husband of Patricia (Platt), loving father to Bill (Sheila), and the late Christine Paget (late Mark). Cherished grandfather to Cassie Paget (Trevor Fleury), Rob Appleton (Tori Smith), and Nicole Appleton (Derik Leonard). Great-grandfather to McKinley...

Apr 24, 2017

ROSE John - Passed away peacefully, with family by his side on Monday, April 24, 2017 at LHSC Victoria Campus. Beloved husband to Deborah. Proud dad to Nicole, Christine (Brent), Andrew, John, and Stephanie. Cherished Papa to Mason, Charlotte, Taya, and Alivia. Loved son of Norman and the late Agnes Rose. Also missed by his siblings, nieces, nephews, extended family...

Apr 24, 2017

Apr 23, 2017

DeVRIES, Brenda Marie (Ogram) - It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Brenda into the arms of her loving Saviour and Lord Jesus Christ. On April 23rd, 2017 Brenda lost her courageous battle with cancer at LHSC - Victoria Campus. She was in her 49th year. Brenda was the beloved wife and friend of Gerrie, kind and...

Apr 22, 2017

Boudreau, Gary Peter - Surrounded by the love of his family at Sakura House, Woodstock on Saturday April 22, 2017 in his 61st year. Beloved husband of Tracie Boudreau Stewart for over 33 years. Dear father of Robert (Brianna) Boudreau. Gary will be missed by his large extended family and many friends. A private memorial to celebrate Garys life will...

Apr 21, 2017

ELLIS, Ruth Ilene (nee Nichols)- Passed away at Oxford Gardens, Woodstock on Friday April 21st, 2017, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of William "Bill" Ellis for over 62 years. Loving mother of Marilyn (Ivan Romanow) Ellis Romanow, Debra (Michael) LeClair, James (Carol) Ellis, and Susan (Francois Bourgeois) Ellis. Cherished grandmother of Lara (Rory), Ilana (John Paul), Heather (Nick), Hayley,...

Apr 21, 2017

BAX, Hermanus Joesph - Passed away peacefully at Secord Trails Care Community, Ingersoll, on Friday April 21, 2017, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Anne Bax (nee VanderLans). Loving father of Gerry (Jim) Hague, Conny Bax, Kathy Bax, and John. Cherished grandfather of James, Joseph (Ashly), Monica (Mathew), and Rebecca, and great grandfather of Tristan, Brooklyn, Jasper,...

Apr 20, 2017

JOHNSON, Patrick "Pat" - With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Patrick "Pat" Robert Johnson on Thursday April 20, 2017 at the London Health Sciences Centre, Victoria Hospital in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Judy (nee McHardy) Johnson for 50 years. Dear father of Bonnie (Mark Heroux) Johnson, Pam Johnson, William "Bill" (Amber) Johnson and Elizabeth "Beth" (Matthew)...

Apr 20, 2017

ASHMAN, Glenn - Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Thursday April 20, 2017 in his 81st year. Beloved friend and partner of Mary Kersel and husband of the late Sandy Ashman (1998). Glenn is lovingly missed by his children Brad (Coleen) Ashman, Scott (Melanie) Ashman and Mike (Melissa) Ashman. Always remembered by his grandchildren Sarah, Jacob, Mason and...

Apr 15, 2017

KAUFMAN, Vera Anne- Peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Saturday April 15th 2017 with loving family at her side. Vera Anne Kaufman (nee Bulir) of Woodingford Lodge in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late John Roy Kaufman (2013). Dear mother of John (Donna) of Drumbo, Dennis (MaryJane) of Woodstock, Barb (Danny) Watters of Drumbo and Deb (Brian) McKiernan of...

Apr 14, 2017

BEER- Paul Leath- passed away peacefully at Sakura house on Friday April 14th 2017, in his 63rd year. Lovingly remembered by his siblings Velda Haycock, Jim (Marg) Kelly, Timothy Beer, and Brian Branton. Survived by many nieces, nephews, extended family and friends. Predeceased by his two brothers, Gord West and Bob Smith. Friends and relatives are invited to join the...

Apr 14, 2017

HART, Robert Maurice- Peacefully at home on Friday April 14th, 2017, in his 77th year. Bob was the son of the late Maurice and Lila Hart. Beloved husband of Ariel (nee Davis). Loving father of Daryl (Chris), Darlene (Steve), Lynn (Ub), and Rob. Dear grandfather of Jayme (Corey), Amanda (Ryan), Katrina (Jordan), Deanna (Mackenzie), Chase (Katie), George (Michelle), Kala (Jacob),...

Apr 11, 2017

STEVENS, Doris Lillian - After a long wonderful life, Doris Lillian Stevens, surrounded by love of family, peacefully transitioned to a well-deserved rest on Tuesday April 11th, 2017 in her 102nd year at PeopleCare Nursing Home in Tavistock. A longtime resident of Woodstock, Doris was born in Toronto on July 24, 1915 to parents Lillian and Frank Biddlecomb. The family...