Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Dec 7, 2021

Shaw, William “Bill” Alexander – Passed away peacefully with his daughters, Gail and Margaret by his side, on Tuesday, December 7th, 2021, at the Woodstock Hospital at the age of 98. He leaves behind his companion of over 30 years Norma Forrester. He is survived by his sons Doug (Helen) and Bill, and his daughters Gail and...

Dec 7, 2021

KENDALL, Fredrick Joseph – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on December 7th, 2021. Loving husband of Theresa (nee Williams) for 45 years. Cherished father of Scott (Nicole), and Kevin (Houda). Grandfather to Daniel, Daphne, Eric, Seth, Michael, and Julien. Fred will be missed by his many close friends and family.

Cremation has taken...

Dec 5, 2021

Friends and family are invited to the Brock and Visser Funeral Home on Thursday December 9th for a time of visitation from 3-5 PM and 7-9 PM, and 10-11 AM on December 10th. A service in the Brock and Visser chapel will be held on December 10th at 11 AM. RSVP is required to attend. Proof of vaccination not...

Dec 5, 2021

WEATHERSTON, William Arthur-  Entered into rest at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday December 5th 2021.  William “Bill” Weatherston of Woodstock in his 83rd year.  Beloved husband of Janet.  Loving father of Kevin (Lena), Tracey (Reg) and Lori (Carl).  Dear grandfather of Hannah, Colleen, Nora, Jeremy, Jenna and Jack.  Dear brother of Sharon (Ross) Culp and brother in-law of Gail...

Dec 5, 2021

Tuffnail, John “Jack” Angus - We are saddened to announce the passing of John “Jack" Tuffnail of Woodstock, Ontario, Son of Mae (Sherdown) and Angus Tuffnail, who succumbed to issues related to dementia at the age of 93, on Sunday, December 5th 2021. Predeceased by brothers Willis, Donald, Keith, and Joseph, sister Marilyn Reeves, and brother-in-law Charles...

Dec 5, 2021

DENNIS, Isabel Hanna-  Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday December 5th 2021.  Isabel H. Dennis (nee Barnum) of Sweaburg in her 74th year.  Beloved wife of Gary M. Dennis for over 54 years.  Loved mother of Jason and Mike (Margot) Dennis and cherished grandmother of Jack and Tom.  Dear sister of Wanda (Herb) Oldford.  Also survived by...

Dec 2, 2021

Berry, Ila "Kay" Kathleen - After living a long and faithful life, Kay Berry, at 98 years of age, joyfully went to be with her Lord with a smile on her face and a song in her heart on December 2, 2021. Kay was predeceased by her parents Edwin and Ella Erb, her husband Ernest Berry and siblings Muriel...

Dec 2, 2021

CORNELL, Jerry Henry Sr. Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Thursday December 2, 2021.  Jerry Sr. Cornell formerly of Oxford Centre in his 83rd year.  Beloved husband of the late Joan L. Cornell (nee Murray) (2020).  Loving father of Pamela (Rene) Dumas, Wendy (Jim) Knudsen, and Jerry (Barb) Cornell.  Cherished grandfather of Lisa, Monica (Maitland) Wright, Ross (Marita)...

Dec 1, 2021

THOMPSON, Dorothy (nee Nichols) – Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday, December 1, 2021 in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Stan Thompson (1994). Loving mother of Denise (Steve) Golton. Loving grandmother of Lindsay (Ken) Letnes, Adam Golton and great grandmother of Ryder. Dear sister of Marie (Gary) Kechnie. Predeceased by her brother Gordon (Elaine)...

Nov 30, 2021

FORCE, SHEILA (nee Avey) - Passed away suddenly at home surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 30th, 2021, in her 73rd year. Loving wife of Lloyd Force for 54 years. Cherished mother of Gordon (Rosa), Dale (Tanya) and Chad, son by choice, Mark Martin and daughter by choice, Michelle Snider. Proud grandmother of Dean, Cassandra, Alycia, and Brandon,...

Nov 30, 2021

FERRIS, Emily Ann - It is with great sadness we announce that Emily, born May 28th, 1990, daughter of Roy Ferris and Deanna Ferris (Bakos), and beloved sister to Jessica and Meagan was called home to heaven suddenly on Tuesday November 30th.

Emily had a zest for life that was supported and fostered by the love and...

Nov 28, 2021

KOOMEN, Elisabeth Gerarda (nee Klein Zieverink) – Died peacefully after a long full life on Sunday November 28th, 2021. Wife of the late Francisus Johannes Hazen (1958) and the late Peter Koomen (1992). Cherished Mother of John, Ida (Bryan), Mary (Jim), Frances (Brad), Joseph (Arlene) and Adrian (Ann Maria). Loved Oma of Kristopher (Zuda), Loriann (Scott), Jamie (Niki), Dustin...

Nov 28, 2021

ROOS, Henry - Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday November 28, 2021 in his 75th year. Beloved husband and best friend of the late Isabelle Longbotham (2008). Henry spent his life doing many things. his passion included time with his wife and sharing stories with friends over a beer. He will always be remembered by all...

Nov 28, 2021

REYNEN, Gordon – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 28th, 2021 at Caressant Care Nursing Home, in his 88th year. Loving father of Robert (Deb Kamps), Mark  (Gillian) and father-in-law to Judy Reynen (Dean Wilcox) and stepfather of John (Rose) Mutsaers, Henry (Janet) Mutsaers, Peter (Lisa) Mutsaers, Anne (John) Reintjes, Kim Mutsaers, and Joan (Ken) Hutchison. Cherished...

Nov 28, 2021

PLEASE NOTE THE CELEBRATION OF LIFE HAS BEEN CHANGED TO FEBRUARY 27TH

HIBNER,  Brian J. “Hib” – Passed away surrounded by his loving family at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday November 28, 2021 in his 81st year. Beloved husband of the late Joyce A. (nee Maskell) Hibner (2006). Loving father of Julie (Mike) Hibner-Ham and...

Nov 27, 2021

REEVES, Douglas “Doug” Edward – Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Saturday November 27, 2021, in his 92nd year. Husband of Barbara (nee Emrich) Reeves and predeceased by his wife Donna (nee McCallum) Reeves (1991). Loved father of Stephen (Beatrice), Dianne (Jim) Reeves Denby, Dennis (Nancy), and the late Judy Reeves Babinsky. Cherished grandfather of Nadine (Josh), Nicole,...

Nov 27, 2021

RUPERT, Keith Allen – Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital in London on Saturday, November 27th, 2021, in his 71st year. Loved husband to the late Vicky Rupert (Goodwin) 2002. Cherished father to daughter Joan (Dave), and son Steve (Kim). Beloved grandfather of Dawson and Matt. Keith will be missed by his brother Brian (Wilma) along with many nieces...

Nov 27, 2021

HEIBEIN, Clayton- Passed away peacefully at the VON Sakura House on Saturday, November 27th, 2021, in his 93rd year. Beloved husband of the late Donelda Heibein (nee Machan) (2006). Cherished father of Brad (Debbie) and their children; Melissa (Brad) and Nicholas (Sarah), Bruce (Barb) and their children; Amanda (Devon), Lisa (Tom), and Travis, and Todd (Kim). Loved great grandfather...

Nov 25, 2021

CHESNEY, Katherine (nee Cross) - Katherine Jean Chesney of Woodstock, passed away peacefully on November 25, 2021 at Sakura House, Woodstock with family by her side. She was 94 years old. Katherine was born September 6, 1927 in Drumbo ON, to Bert and Katherine Cross. She married the love of her life Earle Chesney in 1946. He...

Nov 23, 2021

COWELL, Juanita Lydia Iola – Passed away peacefully at Sakura House, Woodstock surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday November 23rd 2021.  Juanita L. Cowell (nee Thorogood) of Woodstock and formerly of Beachville in her 83rd year.  Beloved wife of the late Leonard Carl Cowell (2013).   Loving mother of Lori (Brian) Field and Tom Cowell. Proud grandmother of Katie...