Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Sep 10, 2023

Joel Edward Mills, 31 years old, of Woodstock, Ontario, passed away on September 10, 2023 when he went home to be with God.

Joel was born on August 17, 1992, to Shelley-Jo and James in Lahr, Germany. After Joel graduated from C.A.S.S. in 2012, he went on to study law at Fanshawe College. After graduating with a...

Sep 10, 2023

John Bryan, a beloved family man, respected community member, and devoted friend, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2023, in Woodstock, Ontario. Born on April 14, 1938, in Orangeville, Ontario, John lived a life full of love, laughter, and lasting memories. John was predeceased by his loving wife, Patricia, and his cherished daughter, Patty. He is survived by his...

Sep 9, 2023

Smruti Kothari, a beloved wife and mother, passed away peacefully on September 9, 2023, in Woodstock, Ontario, after a courageous battle with cancer. Born on August 2, 1958, in Mumbai, India, Smruti was a pillar of strength, love, and generosity.

Smruti studied pharmacy at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, leading to a rewarding 35-year career at Shoppers Drug...

Sep 6, 2023

Edward "Bud" Saunders passed away peacefully and surrounded by love on Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at VON Sakura House at the age of 86 years.  Beloved husband and best friend to Dona Saunders (nee Howlett), with whom he shared 66 wonderful years.   Loving father of   Rick (Linda), Budd (Nora), Stan (Nancy) and Steve (Helen).  Proud Grandpa of Kendall, Mitchel,...

Sep 4, 2023

Zachery O'Bryan Dennis, a beacon of light and joy, was born on February 23, 2004, in Woodstock, and in the same town that he loved, he passed away on September 4, 2023. His short life was a testament to the power of love, curiosity, and the joy of simple pleasures. Zachery was the cherished son of Linda Hawton and...

Sep 4, 2023

Ruth Marie Morris, a spirited woman known for her love of Bingo, crochet, and helping others, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2023, in London, Ontario. Born on January 31, 1938, in Woodstock, Ontario.

Ruth was the beloved mother of Shani Lorch (Mike) and Brian Bragg, whom she had the joy of meeting later in life after...

Sep 3, 2023

McGrath, William “Willy”

William "Willy" McGrath, who was born on June 9, 1998, passed away unexpectedly at his home on September 3, 2023. He was 25 years old. Willy was the cherished son of John McGrath (Tammy Taylor) and Norma Parker (James Cofell). He was a beloved brother, sharing an especially close bond with his twin, Michael,...

Sep 2, 2023

Passed away peacefully at Tavistock People Care on September 2, 2023 in his 94th year. He was predeceased by his loving wife of 66 years Alva (Harvey) on May 14, 2020.

Cherished and loving father of Wendy (Larry) Johnson of New Hamburg and Cheryl (Ritchie) Barclay of Calgary. Devoted grandfather of Sarah of Elmira; Katelyn of Calgary;...

Sep 2, 2023

Steven Robert Bishop, known affectionately to friends and family as Steve, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2023, at his home in Woodstock, Ontario. Born on June 19, 1965, in Etobicoke, Ontario, Steve was a cherished son, husband, father, grandfather, and brother. Steve was a devoted family man, who is survived by his loving wife Cheryl, his children Kurtis,...

Sep 1, 2023

Shirley Anne Cowell (Phillips), affectionately known as Shirley, was born on December 13, 1937, in London, Ontario. She passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of her family on September 1, 2023, at Woodstock Hospital. Shirley was a loving, kind, and friendly woman who touched the lives of all who knew her. Shirley is survived by her cherished children,...

Sep 1, 2023

Lilley, Wilma Cuthbertson (Hoggarth)

1922-2023

Passed away at the age of 100, a few months short of her 101st birthday at Sunnyside Nursing Home in Kitchener on September 1st, 2023. Predeceased by her husband Alec Lilley in 2009, her father Norman Hoggarth and her mother Mary Elizabeth Hoggarth (Donaldson), her sister Norma of Wolverton at...

Aug 30, 2023

TALBOT, Raymond Laverne

January 2 1947 to August 30 2023

Passed away at London Health Sciences Centre. Friend of Bonnie Abell. Husband of the Late Nancy Soper (2005). Son of the Late James (1970) and Audrey (2014). Loving father of Leanne (Shawn) Corbett of Paris and James (Sandra) Talbot of Cambridge. Devoted grandfather of Foster...

Aug 29, 2023

Gail Ann Young, a beloved wife, mother, and friend, passed away peacefully on August 29, 2023, in Tillsonburg, Ontario. Born in Toronto on November 30, 1953, to the late Louis and Margaret Formosa, Gail lived a full life characterized by love, compassion, and an unwavering spirit. Gail was a treasured wife to Harold, with whom she shared many beautiful...

Aug 28, 2023

Passed away peacefully at the Maples Home for Seniors on Monday, August 28, 2023 in his 96th year. Beloved husband for nearly 69 years of Agnes (nee Turnbull) King. Loving father of Ruth (David) Duncan,  Dave (Gwen) King, Donna (Rob) Berg, Nancy (Gord) McNeice, and Rob (Erika) King. Missed by grandchildren Sarah (Nathan) Brenneman, Kevin King (Candice Brooks), Dan...

Aug 28, 2023

John Atkinson, a man loved by everyone he met, was born on April 26, 1943, and passed away peacefully on August 28, 2023, in Woodstock, Ontario.  Despite suffering for the last 50 years with the lingering effects of an aneurysm, he rarely complained and would much rather laugh and tell a joke.

John is survived by his...

Aug 27, 2023

Pearl Elaine Naylor, was born under a summer sun on the 2nd day of June in the year 1958, in the tranquil town of Woodstock, Ontario. In the same town, where she first drew breath, she also drew her last on the 27th day of August, in the year 2023. Pearl, a woman of great heart and spirit, was...

Aug 24, 2023

Cameron Roy Stiltz

April 1, 1957 to August 24, 2023

Passed away at age 66 years old at Kingsway Lodge from a lifetime battle of Parkinon's Disease and Lewy Body Dementia

Sadly missed by family and friends.

Cremation has taken place, Celebration of Life sometime in September.

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