Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home
Hazel Parker
Apr 16, 2024
Asleep in Jesus. Hazel I. Parker is resting in the arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. Born on July 7, 1941 to Bob and Eugene Watson (nee Tayler), she left this world peacefully in her sleep on April 16, 2024. Hazel was predeceased by her loving husband Douglas Parker. She leaves behind a daughter, Bethe, and son...
Shirley M. Clark
Apr 16, 2024
Shirley M. Clark, a cherished soul known for her warmth and spirited love of life, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, at the age of 76 in Woodstock, Ontario. Born in Ingersoll, Ontario on April 11, 1948, Shirley's journey through life was one marked by joy, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones.
Shirley's...
Vija "Vicki" Victoria Mccann
Apr 15, 2024
McCANN, Vija “Vicki”- Passed away peacefully at the Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys on Monday, April 15th, 2024. Beloved wife of Gerald McCann, for 62 wonderful years. Loving mother of Kirk (Kim) and Trevor (Kim). Dear grandmother of Allysha (Nick), Kayla, Atija (Scott), and Spencer (Lexii) and great grandmother of Oliver. Vicki was an avid golfer and...
Rhea Katherine Becker
Apr 13, 2024
Rhea Katherine Becker, Passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, in her 82nd year, in her hometown of Woodstock, Ontario—the same place where her story began on December 10, 1942. A beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Rhea's warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone around her. Rhea's life was one of commitment and passion, both to her...
Grace Marie (Henderson) Poole
Apr 9, 2024
Grace Marie Poole
May 23rd, 1935 to April 9th, 2024
Grace Marie Poole passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a brief illness on April 9th, 2024, at the Stratford General Hospital. True love and best friend of 58 years to Donald “Mike” Poole, who predeceased...
Marjorie Elizabeth (Ross) Birtch
Apr 9, 2024
BIRTCH (nee Ross), Marjorie - Surrounded by her family at the Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Marjorie Elizabeth Birtch of Woodstock in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank “Barney” Birtch (2009). Dear mother of Jean Smart and her husband Alan and Mark Birtch and his wife Karen. Loved grandmother of David Smart (Melissa), Dawn...
Richard Joseph Jones
Apr 7, 2024
Richard passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in his 56th year. He is survived by his children, Leslie Taylor-Lang (Adam), Jennifer Jones (Christopher) and Teylyn Jones, and their mother Kathy Metherell. Proud Grandpa to Vann, Paisley and Margot. Predeceased by his children Katelyn, Bryton and Dustin. Son of the late Earl Jones (Terry) and Heather...
Jeremy Frederick Earl Pye
Apr 5, 2024
Jeremy Frederick Earl Pye, known affectionately as Jeremy to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, at the age of 40, in his hometown of Woodstock, Ontario—the same place where his story began on October 5, 1983.
Jeremy was a beloved son to his mother, Tina Keizer (Pye) and beloved grandson to Rosemary...
Donald "Don" Joseph James Holden
Apr 4, 2024
Donald Joseph James Holden (Don), passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, at the age of 77, in his hometown of Ingersoll, Ontario. Born on April 2, 1947, to the late George and Mary Holden (nee Scally), Don's life was one marked by devotion to his family.
Don's journey began in Ingersoll, where he was one of...
Francis 'Keith" Walton
Apr 3, 2024
Francis “Keith” Walton, dearly loved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024 at the age of 93. Left behind to mourn his passing are his beloved wife, Carol (nee Hartsell) of almost 47 years, his stepsons, Kevin (Mary Ellen) Rumble, and Kent (Christie) Rumble, and his daughter Cathryn Strom. He will be greatly missed...
Brian Francis Mccann
Apr 2, 2024
Brian Francis McCann, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away at home in Blenheim, Ontario on April 2, 2024, at the age of 64. Born in Saint John, New Brunswick, Brian was a man of Scottish descent whose life journey brought him back to Canada on his own, after spending his childhood years in Scotland. He was...
Bertha Helen (Morrison) Bigney
Apr 2, 2024
Bertha Helen Bigney
January 27, 1929 - April 2, 2024
Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital, the angels carried Bertha home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.
Bertha Helen (Morrison) Bigney was born January 27, 1929, in River John, Nova Scotia. A daughter of the late Charles Lewis and Ella Mae (Logan) Morrison. ...
Brian Stanley Rickard
Apr 1, 2024
RICKARD, Brian Stanley Following a courageous battle with cancer, Brian passed away peacefully at Sakura House on April 1 at age 79.
Dearly loved husband and best friend to Nancy Rickard (Philp) for 54 years. Proud father of Derek (Chantal) and Brad (Heather). Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Maxime, Marisol, Hailey and Blake.
Dear brother...
Johanna Engelina (Vierzen) Deweerd
Mar 31, 2024
On Sunday, March 31, 2024, in her 93rd year, the Lord in his wisdom called home his beloved daughter, Johanna Engelina DeWeerd.
Beloved wife of Tony DeWeerd, to whom she was married for almost 63 years. Dearly missed by her children Henrietta and Arnold Groeneweg, John and Nancy DeWeerd, Dave and Joanne DeWeerd, Carla and John Alblas,...
Dave Rhea
Mar 30, 2024
RHEA, Dave
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Dave on March 30, 2024, at the age of 67. Cherished husband of Marilyn Massey (Rhea) for over 30 years. Devoted Stepfather of Laurie Schell, Angie Schell, Leslie (Phil) Caskanette, and Kevin Schell (Jess). Beloved grandfather of Alicia, Jason, Erica, Alan, Katelyn, Jordan,...
Diana Marie Figg
Mar 29, 2024
Diana Marie Figg passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024, at the age of 72 in her hometown of Woodstock, Ontario. She was surrounded by family, friends, and a community whose lives she touched.
Born on April 14, 1951, to her loving parents, the late Ronald James Figg (2017) and Shirley Alice Figg (2013), Diana's life was...
Edwin Lawrence Mcreynolds
Mar 29, 2024
"Absent from the body, present with the Lord." (2 Cor 5:8). This scripture captures Ed's faith and the comfort he found in the promise of eternal life.
Ed went to be present with his Lord on Friday, March 29, 2024. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Doreen née Fligg and "his 4 girls",...
Susan "Sue" Lynn (Schlieman) Ford
Mar 27, 2024
Susan Lynn Ford (nee Schlieman), affectionately known as Sue, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 27, 2024, in Woodstock, at the age of 70. Sue's life was marked by her loving nature, thoughtful gestures, and creative spirit. Sue was the beloved wife of Rick, with whom she recently celebrated 50 years of marriage—a testament to their enduring...
Mary Gladys (Stirling) Tait
Mar 25, 2024
Mary passed away quietly at Woodstock Hospital on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the age of 84 years. Predeceased by her beloved husband, David in 2009. Dear mother of George Tait (Debbie) of Woodstock, Brenda Hibbert (John) of St. Mary's and Beverley Marple (Robert) of Chatham. Proud grandmother of Tonya, Nicholas, Kandy, David, Daniel, Ryan, Georgie, D.J. and Lindsey,...
Cheryl Lynn Wood
Mar 25, 2024
On Monday, March 25, 2024, the world lost a strong, supportive, giving person. It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Wood in her 61st year.
Wonderfully devoted to her children Christine (Ian) and Adam (Stacey). She delighted in her role as Nana to Benny and Keltie.
Sister and friend to...
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