Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Oct 20, 2016

Thornton, Evelyn May - With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Evelyn Thornton (Thorne) on October 20th 2016, in her 85th year at Henley Place Long Term Care, London. Proud mother of 15 children: Judy (John) Findlay, Jerry (Nancy), Larry, Roger (Elizabeth), Sharon, Cindy, Donald (Sharon), Doug (Chris), Carol, Connie (Ron) Page, Mike and Rob. Predeceased by 3 children:...

Oct 20, 2016

NESS-JACK, David Thomas- Passed away in his 98th year at Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock and formerly of Victoria St., on Thursday October 20th 2016. Beloved husband of the late Helen E. (nee MacPherson) Ness-Jack (2014) for over 67 years. Loved father of William T. (Annie) Ness-Jack, Ian (Wendy) Ness-Jack and the late Paul Ness-Jack (2007). Cherished grandfather of Blair (Leah), Shannon...

Oct 19, 2016

ZAVITZ, Carol- Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday October 19, 2016 in her 75th year. Loving mother of Corinna (Richard) Douglas and Darren Zavitz. Dear grandmother of Cassandra Douglas. Carol will be missed by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her sister, Norma (Pete) Baer. A private internment at the Oxford Memorial Park Cemetery will take place...

Oct 17, 2016

DAWSON, Florence Elizabeth (Warren)- Passed away on Monday, October 17th, 2016 at Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock at the age of 91. She was the beloved wife of the late Lawrence Dawson (1988). Loving mother to Carol Anne Garbutt (Richard), and Robert Dawson (Nancy). Cherished grandmother of Allan (Julie), Daniel (Amanda), Devin, Roger, Scott, Michael, and Kylie, great-grandmother of Madeleine, Tristan, Loic,...

Oct 16, 2016

PIERRE, Dorice Vida - Passed away unexpectedly at her residence in Woodstock on Sunday October 16th, 2016 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of Kenneth Pierre for over 68 years. Loving mother of David Pierre, Karen Pierre, Robert (Patricia) Pierre and Kevin (Debi) Pierre. Cherished grandmother of Andrea, Ryan, Tyler, Garrett and Lara. Dorice will also be lovingly remembered by...

Oct 15, 2016

TAYLER, Lillian G. - At her residence on Saturday October 15th, 2016. Lillian G. Tayler (nee Norrington) of The Maples Nursing Home, Tavistock passed away in her 100th year. Beloved wife of the late Henry Gordon Tayler (2011). Dear mother of Ron Tayler (Ym VanDyk). Lillian is also survived by several nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her brothers Harvey, Abe...

Oct 14, 2016

Oct 14, 2016

BENT, Patricia (Banner)- Passed away peacefully at Sakura House on Friday October 14, 2016 in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Charles Bent. Loved mother of Charlene (Greg) Morley, Leslie (Aaron) Payne, and Elizabeth (Jeremy Bons) Mendonca. Cherished grandmother of eight and great grandmother of two. Dear Sister to Joanne (Dave) White and Diane (Dave) Hilliard. Pat is survived by...

Oct 14, 2016

ROTHWELL, Edith Elenor - Passed away suddenly at the Woodstock Hospital on Friday October 14th, 2016 in her 72nd year. Beloved wife of the late Clarence Percy Rothwell (2006). Loving mother of Bessie Campbell and her husband Colin, Stephen, Laura Rothwell and her husband Wesley Humphrey, Edgar and his wife Laurie. Loved grandmother of nine grandchildren and five great grandchildren....

Oct 12, 2016

Kennedy, John W - passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Sakura House in Woodstock, Ontario on October 12th, 2016. He was born March 20, 1938 to Edward (Bud) and Mildred Kennedy. John and family managed Kenncrest Farm in Oxford Centre until son Brian and his family took over in the early 90's. John and Marylou retired and moved...

Oct 11, 2016

MOULTON, Marjorie "Marge" Eleanor (nee Prouse) - Passed away at the Alexandra Hospital Ingersoll on Tuesday October 11, 2016 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Reuben Earle Moulton (2015). Loving mother of Jennifer (Bobby) Crigger, Elizabeth "Liz" (Ryan) Mercer, Earleen (Scott Moody) Moulton, Charles "Chuck" Moulton. Mother- in- law of Tracy Moulton. Cherished grandmother of Brenden and...

Oct 8, 2016

ELGIE, Richard (Dick) Allan James May 13, 1940, Leamington - October 8 2016, Woodstock Dick was a beloved husband, father, father-in-law, stepfather, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend to everyone he met. Predeceased by wife Dona (Houston) and sister Pauline Bogaert. Survived by wife Diane Gorsline, children Leanne (Mike) Whitehouse, Jennifer (Chris) Becker, Beth (Eric) Boulard, Jim (Amy) Elgie, Jodi (David)...

Oct 8, 2016

COWING, Robert - Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Saturday October 8, 2016. William Robert "Bob" Cowing of Innerkip on his 89th birthday. Beloved husband of the late Shirley (nee Hallock) Cowing for over 61 years. Cherished father of Dennis (Betty Ann) Cowing, Darlene (Don) Chesney, Roger (Janet) Cowing, Barbara Cowing (late Brian Hall, 2014) and Angela Cowing....

Oct 6, 2016

MARTIN, Gary James - (July 15, 1947 - Oct. 6, 2016) Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at the Woodstock Hospital. Beloved husband of Jean (nee Proper). Loving father of Jamie (Lori) Martin and Carrie (Roger) Pilkey. Cherished grandfather of Alley, Ethan, Faith, and Kyle. Dear brother to Larry (Sharon) Martin of Burgessville. Also survived by his...

Oct 6, 2016

COON, Gereald Russell - Passed away on Thursday October 6, 2016 in his 72nd year. Beloved husband of Evelyn Coon (nee Becker) for over 47 years. Lovingly missed by his daughters Janis Coon and Kathleen (David) Coon-Frerichs. Forever missed by his grandchildren Amber Coon and Alex Frerichs. Dear foster brother of June (Ralph) Brooks, Margaret LeBlanc and Graham Bryant. Predeceased...

Oct 5, 2016

Oct 5, 2016

WOOSNAM, Walter 'Walt' Thomas - London. It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of Walter Thomas Woosnam, 1944-2016, at home on Wednesday, Oct. 5, 2016, in the care of his loving wife, Patricia, after battling cancer for several months. Born in London, Walt was the son of Edythe Irene Walters and the late Morgan Thomas Woosnam. Walt...

Oct 4, 2016

GALLANT, J. Lloyd - Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday October 4th 2016. John Lloyd Gallant of Woodstock in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Doris A. Gallant (nee Locke). Cremation has taken place. If desired, contributions to a charity of one's choice would be greatly appreciated, and may be arranged through the Brock and Visser Funeral Home,...

Oct 4, 2016

MURRAY, Penny Marlan - Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Sakura House in Woodstock on Tuesday October 4th 2016. Penny was in her 70th year. Beloved wife of Douglas Murray. Loved mother of Darrel (Shirley) Lemieux of Woodstock, Jody (Sonja) Lemieux of Montreal, Quebec, Renee (Jared) Gullett of Vancouver, British Colombia and Jay (Donna) Lemieux of Woodstock....

Oct 2, 2016

CARTER, Sally Ann - At Woodstock Hospital on Sunday October 2nd 2016. Sally Ann Carter of Woodstock in her 67th year. Beloved daughter of the late Derwin and Lenore Carter. Loved sister of Bob (Carole) Carter and David (Marion) Carter. Much loved aunt of Cathy (Phil) Poole, Nancy (Tim) Barnes, Gord (Nathalie) Carter and Brenda (Darryl) Reeves. Great aunt to...