Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Dec 7, 2022

PEARSON, Mary Ann – Passed away peacefully at her home in Beachville ON following an exceptional 18 year battle with Glioblastoma Multiforme, surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday December 7, 2022, in her 64th year. Beloved wife of Norman R. Pearson for over 40 years. Loving mother of Terri (Nathan) Granville, Lindsey (Jayson) Nugteren, and Steven (Amanda) Pearson....

Dec 5, 2022

CORBETT, Stanley John

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Stan Corbett on December 5th, 2022, at the age of 84.  Stan was born on October 22nd, 1938, on Bell Island, Newfoundland.  He was the son of the late Edward Corbett and Sade Corbett (Johnson).  Beloved husband of Olga Corbett (Derkachenko) for 62...

Dec 5, 2022

VANDAELE,  Walter George- Passed away peacefully on Monday, December 5, 2022, at Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Jean Vandaele (2018). Cherished father of Wayne (Kerry), Ronald, and Brian (Jackie). Loving grandfather of Sara (Stephen) Hurley, Shauna Vandaele, Erin Vandaele, Andrew Vandaele, Quinton Vandaele, Hailey Vandaele, and Zachary Vandaele. Proud great-grandfather of...

Dec 3, 2022

AINSWORTH,  Marion Margaret – Passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Woodstock on Saturday December 3rd 2022.  Margaret Ainsworth (nee VanAllen) of Woodstock in her 81st year. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Gordon Ainsworth. Loved mother of Gary Ainsworth, Linda Ainsworth and David (Jacqueline Crane) Ainsworth. Dearly loved grandmother of Mandy & Amy; Chelsea & Aaron; Shyla...

Dec 3, 2022

Schut (nee Dykstra), Alice - Surrounded by family at Woodingford Lodge, mom peacefully entered glory on Saturday December 3rd, 2022, at the age of 81.  Beloved wife of John for over 59 years. Proud mother of Yvonne(Rick), Harry(Janet), Michael(Pam), and Theresa(Eric). Cherished grandmother to Joel, Erin(Ian), Steven(Amanda), Daryl(Emily), Tracey(Tom), Amy(Tyler), Jonathan(Tera-Mae), Kayla(Trent), Devin, Mitchell, Katie(Mark), Kristen(Perry), Dylan(Andrea), Tori(Jon), Tara(Riley),...

Dec 2, 2022

SMITH, William Taylor – Passed away peacefully with Deb and Brenda by his side on Friday December 2nd, 2022, at Alexander Hospital in Ingersoll. William was in his 94th year. Much loved husband of the late Mary Smith. Cherished father of Brian Smith, Deborah (John) Griffioen, Brenda (Bill) Kent, remembered by Lenore, Greg, Carl and Tammy. Cherished Grandfather of...

Dec 1, 2022

Mary “Kathy” Talbot passed away December 1st, 2022, at Caressant Care Nursing Home surrounded by her loving  family.  Beloved wife of the late Leonard (2004).  Loving mother of Karen (Lorne) Kitching and son Stephen Talbot. Cherished grandmother of 9 and great grandmother of 15. Dear sister of Carol (Ron) Leis and sister-in-law to Betty, Marilyn, and Charlene...

Dec 1, 2022

GOTTLIEB, Trevor Allen- Passed away at St. Joseph’s Hospital, Hamilton, on Thursday, December 1st, 2022, at the age of 37. Beloved husband of Lauren Hall (Gottlieb). Loved father of Olivia, Emery, and Heathen. Cherished son of Peter and Diana Gottlieb and son-in-law to Heather (Jake) Rutledge and Glenn Hall. Dear brother of Ashley (Daniel) Rosehart and their...

Dec 1, 2022

DREYER,  Connie Joanne – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Thursday December 1st 2022, in her 75th year.  Beloved mother of Gerald (Jody) Dreyer, Paula (Wayne) Massicotte and Belinda Dreyer.  Cherished grandmother of eight grandchildren and seven great grandchildren.  Dear sister of Bonnie Rhea, and several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased by her sister Jeannie Dreyer...

Nov 29, 2022

Foster, John “Russell”- It is with a heavy heart that we announce the tragic passing of John Russell Foster on Tuesday, November 29, 2022. Predeceased by his parents Donald and Phyllis (nee Miles) Foster, and his sister Judy Roberts. Russell is survived by his three children Jessica, Christopher, Mackenzie, his grandson Bryson, and by his six siblings...

Nov 28, 2022

ELLIS, Edgar George – Passed away peacefully at University Hospital, on Tuesday, November 28th, 2022, in his 89th year. Edgar leaves behind his cherished wife of 34 years, Sandy Ellis (nee Murray). Dearly loved father of Mark (Robin) Ellis, Brett (Elaine) Ellis, and Jeff Mills. Cherished grandfather of Cassie (Adam) Chartrand, Hayley (Chris) Eringa, Mackenzie Ellis, and James Ellis....

Nov 28, 2022

BURTON, Howard – Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Monday November 28th in his 94th year. Beloved husband of Elsie M. E. (nee Wilson) Burton for 68 years. Loving father of Scott (Cathy) Burton, Brad Burton, and the late Michael Burton. Cherished grandfather of Daniel (Angela), Steven (Lindsay), Nicole (Shawn) and Brian (Angela) and great grandfather of Wyatt...

Nov 28, 2022

VISSER, Caroline “Carol” M. – Passed away peacefully surrounded by her family and friends at the Woodstock Hospital on Monday November 28, 2022, in her 67th year. Beloved wife of Albert “Al” Visser. Loving sister to Don (Lucy) Thompson, Brenda (Wayne) Casler, Sharon (Mark) Speechly, and will always be remembered by her extended family and friends. Predeceased by her...

Nov 27, 2022

Robert Charles Miller (Bob) was born in London, ON, August 18, 1935, to Winnifred Marie Snider and Arthur Allen Miller, and died in Woodstock General Hospital, November 27, 2022. Beloved husband of Josie (nee Josephine Smith) since August 15, 1970, proud father of Paul (Sarah) and Anne (Steve). Predeceased by his parents and a grandson,...

Nov 25, 2022

RATTER, W. Frank – July 27, 1943 – November 25, 2022. It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Frank Ratter at Woodstock Hospital on Friday, November 25, 2022, in his 80th year. Loved husband of Jean for over 55 years. Cherished father of Scott (Jenny) and Christine (Steve) Wilkinson. Very proud grandfather of Maegen (Josh) Hansen,...

Nov 25, 2022

MacDonald, Kimberly “Kim” Ann – Passed away peacefully after a courageous battle with cancer and surrounded by the love of her family at the Woodstock Hospital on Friday November 25, 2022, in her 65th year. Beloved wife of Greg MacDonald for over 39 years. Cherished mother to Keith and Dylan. Loving sister of Ann (Nick) Hayes-MacKenzie, Heather Beacham (Wade),...

Nov 25, 2022

Hart, Mollie (nee Vann) - Passed away at Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock on November 25, 2022, in her 85th year.  Daughter of the late James and Betty (nee Jackson) Vann. Beloved wife of the late Gerald “Gerry” L. Hart (2022) for 63 years.  Cherished mother to Steven (Kelly) Hart, Jeffrey (Joann) Hart, late Charles (Sandi) Hart (2010), and Wendy (Warren)...

Nov 25, 2022

Engardt, Steve - It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of Steve Engardt in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Ann (nee Sturris) for over 60 years. Dear brother-in-law of Rita Sturris (late John 2022) and Gerald Groves (late Erna 2009). Survived by his daughter Colleen (Vince) of Saskatchewan and his estranged sons Tim and...

Nov 24, 2022

PRITCHARD, Harriet Hinako (Wright) (nee: Kudo) – Passed in her 80th year at Caressant Care in Woodstock. Cherished wife of Dennis G. Pritchard. Mother of Leanne Wright of London England and Janine Wright of Toronto, Ontario.  Loving Grandmother of Ananda and Zion (Leanne’s children). Harriet was a long time member of the Woodstock Curling Club and assisted...

Nov 23, 2022

On Wednesday, November 23rd, 2022, Keith Daniel Brunkala passed away at the age of 32. Born to Thomas and Patricia Brunkala. Survived by his mother Patricia, brother Jeremiah, and sisters Leanna and Jennifer.

He excelled on school and at work. Keith was very kind, caring, and compassionate.

He met...