Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Oct 27, 2016

SMITH, Christina "Jean" (nee Sutherland) - Christina (Jean) Smith passed away peacefully in her 95th year at Sakura House with family by her side on Thursday October 27th, 2016. Loving mother to Mary (Henry) Zdzierak and the late Douglas Smith (2008). Dear mother-in-law of Diane Smith. Adored by her grandchildren Leanne (Geoff Dennis) Baird and, Steve (Jodi) Zdzierak, Christine (Josh)...

Oct 25, 2016

FICHT, Norma J. - At her residence on Tuesday October 25th, 2016. Norma Jean Ficht (nee Wilson) of Woodingford Lodge passed away in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Howard Wilford Ficht (2004). Cherished mother of John (Sharon) Ficht, Rick (Ena) Ficht and Darlene (John) Pellow. Loved grandmother of Kathy, Jason (Sharon), Becky (Bengen), Matthew (Amanda), Angela, Sherri...

Oct 24, 2016

HARWOOD, Donald J. - Peacefully with the love of his family by his side at the Woodstock Hospital, on Monday October 24th, 2016. Beloved husband of Maxine Gail (nee Swance) Harwood. Cherished father of Deb Simpson (John Lively) and Lori Blackburn. Loved grandfather of Johnathan Simpson, Jordan Nieuwhof, Leanne Nieuwhof, Patrick Simpson and loving godfather of Jesse Park. Dear brother...

Oct 23, 2016

MURDOCH, Jeff - Passed away on Sunday October 23, 2016. Jeffrey Michael Murdoch in his 31st year. Loved husband of Cassandra M. VanSchepen. Dear father of Aiden and Alexis Murdoch. Cherished son of Stephen Murdoch and Cindy Murdoch. Loved brother of Billie-jo Koebel (Cody Evans), Melissa Koebel (Corey Morgan) and Landon Murdoch. Beloved grandson of Robert Wardell, Maureen and Craig...

Oct 23, 2016

BOYD, Brock - Passed away peacefully at Sakura House in Woodstock Ontario on Sunday, October 23rd 2016 in his 62nd year. Brock will be greatly missed by his loving spouse Patti Kitching. Forever cherished by his children Melissa Boyd, Brian (Jamie) Boyd and their mother Wanda Boyd. Brock will be missed by his step-children Jessica (Brandon Champeau) Stephenson and Jeff...

Oct 22, 2016

BROWN, Ricky - Passed away peacefully at Sakura House Hospice in Woodstock Ontario on Saturday, October 22nd 2016. Ricky was in his 58th year. Forever loved and missed by his son Ricky Daniel Brown. Longingly missed by his Granddaughter Ricky Nicole. Always remembered by his brothers Tony, Brad, Mike, Terry, Bill (Carol) Brown, Timmy (Winnie) Brown and his sister Lisa...

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...