Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Sep 8, 2016

ANDERSON, Gord - Peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Thursday September 8, 2016 in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Betty M. (Nee Tyler) Anderson for over 55 years. Dear father of Dale (Amelia) Anderson and Lee (Michelle Bere) Anderson. Loved grandfather of Jenna Wallis and is survived by several extended family members, many friends and professional colleagues. Predeceased by...

Sep 8, 2016

MYERS, Kenneth C. - At the Woodstock Hospital on Thursday September 8, 2016. Kenneth Cecil Myers of Embro passed away in his 68th year. Beloved husband of Brenda Mary Joan Myers (nee Charter) for over 37 years. Cherished father of Tracy Knack and her daughter Christie. Dear brother of Fred Myers, Herb Oldford, Sam Myers and John Myers. Ken will...

Sep 8, 2016

WEST, Linda (nee Stevens)- Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on September 8, 2016 in her 76th year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest West (2012). Dear sister to Dennis Stevens of Owen Sound and Floyd Stevens of British Columbia. Linda is predeceased by her son, Donald West (1985). Cremation has taken place and a private family gathering will take...

Sep 7, 2016

GATES, Marion Ruth (Munro) The family of Ruth Gates is sad to announce her passing. Born December 26th, 1929, deceased September 7th, 2016 after a short, brave battle with cancer. She is preceded in death by her husband Mac Gates, brother Hugh Munro, and her parents Kenneth and Marion (McNair) Munro. Ruth is survived by her loving children, Cheryl, Lynda...

Sep 7, 2016

PORTER, Laura - Passed away at the L.H.S.C. - Victoria Hospital, London on Wednesday September 7, 2016 in her 60th year. Beloved wife of Jim F. Porter. Cherished mother of Jamie (Brittney) Clark, Lisa (Matthew) Clark, Eric (Chloe) Clark and step mother to Brad (Rachel) Porter, Warren Porter, Brett Porter and grandmother to Blake and Kendall. She is also survived...

Sep 4, 2016

KEMPERT, Ruby M. (nee Cooper) - Passed away at Woodstock General Hospital on Sunday September 4, 2016 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of the late Wayne Kempert (2014) for over 42 years. A private family service will be held at a later date. If desired, contributions to the VON Sakura House would be appreciated and may be arranged through...

Sep 1, 2016

PATON, George R. - Suddenly at his residence on Thursday September 1st, 2016. George Robert Paton of Woodstock passed away in his 51st year. Beloved husband of Leanne Paton (nee Urbshott). Cherished father of Matthew, Jessica and Jocelyn. Dear son of Marie Paton and the late Ken Paton, and son-in-law of Herbert and Norma Urbshott. Loved brother of Murray (Deb),...

Aug 29, 2016

BRUCE, Clifford Glen - Passed away at People Care Nursing Home, Tavistock on Monday August 29, 2016 in his 91st year. Cliff is survived by his wife Fannie Frances (nee Scott) Bruce whom he married on October 24, 1946. He was the youngest son of the late Albert and Lillie (nee Pallister) Bruce and was the last remaining member of...

Aug 29, 2016

Potter, Norman John, 91, peacefully surrounded by family and love at Woodstock Hospital, August 30, 2016. Norm is survived by his wife Audrey (Hesse) of 67 years, son Bruce and wife Marilyn, daughter Fran and husband Rick, grandchildren Susan(Ned), Carol(Chris), Jane(Jeff), Anne, Ryan(Cara), Jennifer, David(Krissy) and Chad(Jessica); and great-grandchildren Wesley, Charlie, Ella, Owen and Poppy. He is also survived by...

Aug 27, 2016

BRENNEMAN, Elizabeth (née Oberlé¤nder) - Born on February 5, 1925 in Gyé¶nk, Hungary, passed peacefully on Saturday, August 27, 2016 at Caressant Care, Woodstock in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of 41 years to the late Lloyd Brenneman (2011). Dear mother of Elizabeth Mongeon (Claude), Gisela Horvath (Alex), all of Brantford; Garry Brenneman (Diane), and Raymond Brenneman (Marybel), all of...

Aug 25, 2016

STREATCH, John "Jack" - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our wonderful father John "Jack" Streatch on August 25th, 2016 in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Vera Streatch (2001). Dear father of Jim (Bev), Verna Streatch and David (Alycen). Loving grandfather of Michael (Tara), Jason and Melissa. Cherished Big Papa to Daxton,...

Aug 24, 2016

SEGUIN, Aline Rita - Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday August 24, 2016 in her 84th year. Beloved wife of the late Roger Seguin (2002). Loving mother of Robert (Billie) Seguin, Christian (Wendy) Seguin, Maurice (Iris) Seguin, Claude Seguin, Guylaine (Brian) Clifford and Roxanne (Carlos) Seguin. Cherished grandmother of 14 grandchildren and 14 great-grandchildren. If desired, memorial...

Aug 22, 2016

YATES, Clara Joan (nee Phelps) - Passed away suddenly and peacefully at her home on Monday August 22, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Bill Yates (1975). Clara will be lovingly missed by her sons Deward (Candy), Bob (Lauren), Gord (Chris), Glen (Nancy), and the late Wayne Yates (1971). Proud grandmother of 11 grandchildren, Shannon, Shelley (Andrew Cuthbert), Jeremy (Laura),...

Aug 22, 2016

Aug 21, 2016

NEVE,Charles L. - Passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge in Woodstock on Sunday August 21st, 2016 in his 95th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Neve (1998). Loving father of Sylvia (Ron) Postel, Norman (Donna) Neve and Nancy (Bob) Hill. Missed by several grandchildren great grandchildren. Lovingly remembered by his sisters Carrie, Betty, Yvonne and Jean. Charles will also...

Aug 20, 2016

FRACASSO, Ida (nee Bevilacqua) - Passed away surrounded by the love of her family at the VON Sakura House, on Saturday August 20th, 2016. Beloved wife of the late Marcello Fracasso (1995). Cherished mother of Lucien (Ida) Fracasso, John (Cathy) Fracasso, Lina (Luc) Desrochers and Donna Fracasso. Loved "Nona" to Anastashia McKay. Predeceased by her parents Adolfo and Augusta (nee...

Aug 20, 2016

FARRELL, Georgina Grace (nee Kellington)- Peacefully surrounded by her family at the Woodstock Hospital on Saturday August 20th, 2016 in her 91st year. Beloved wife of the late William "Bill" Farrell (1985). Loved mother of Andrea (Keith) Mayberry, Bill Farrell, Bob (Louise) Farrell, Jim (Carol) Farrell, and John (Kathi) Farrell. Cherished grandmother of Jason (Kim), Tara (Ryan), Chris (Ryanne), Sara...

Aug 20, 2016

SMALLWOOD, Linda June - Passed away surrounded by her loving family at the VON Sakura House on Saturday August 20, 2016 in her 69th year. Beloved wife of Norman James Smallwood for over 45 years. Loving mother of John Smallwood and Lisa Westra (Doug Munro). Cherished grandmother of David Ernest, Megan Westra, Chad Smallwood and Joey Sanford. Dear sister of...

Aug 19, 2016

BROTZEL, Armande Marie (nee Lapointe) - Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Friday August 19, 2016 in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Eugene "Gene" Clemence Brotzel for over 60 years. Loving mother of Rick (Dahlene) Brotzel, Judy (Tim) Wright, and Sherri (Mike) Heighton. Cherished grandmother of Phillip (Andrea) Brotzel, Scott Brotzel, Joe (Katelyn) Brotzel, Brad Wright, Darryl Wright,...

Aug 18, 2016

ROSS, Douglas Keith - Passed away at Woodstock Hospital on Thursday August 18, 2016 in his 92nd year. Predeceased by his beloved wife of 58 years, Barbara "Lois" Ross (2013). Dear father of David (Mavis) Ross of Waterloo and Brenda Ross of London. Cherished grandfather of Scott Ross and Heather Ross, both of Waterloo. Doug will be missed by several...