Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Jul 2, 2021

Chesney, Verna Christine (née Gollan) – Passed away peacefully, surrounded by her loving family on July 2nd, 2021 at the age of 78. Beloved wife of Gordon Chesney for 51 years. Loving mother of Melissa (Gerard) Groot, Angela (Brad) Paulen and Lee Chesney. Adored and cherished granny of Zach, Alicia, Carson and Jacob. Verna was born and raised in...

Jul 2, 2021

MURRAY, Alan Wayne – Passed away suddenly at his residence on Friday July 2nd 2021.  A. Wayne Murray of Woodstock in his 63rd year.  Beloved son of the late Ralph and Aileen Murray (nee Shepley).  Loved brother of Lorraine (Allan) Methven and uncle of Bruce Murray.  Predeceased by his sister Dianne Cuthbert and brother Ralph Murray.   Cremation has taken...

Jun 30, 2021

RANSOME, Doris Marguerite- Passed away peacefully  at Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday June 30th 2021.  Doris M. Ransome (Elsom)( nee Gregory) of Woodstock in her 96th year.  Beloved wife of  the late Frank Elsom (1948) and the late William Ransome (1996).  Loved mother of Sandra (Jake) Bruinewoud, Frank (Linda) Elsom, Bill (Barb) Ransome, Brenda (Late John) Sampson and Jeffrey Ransome. ...

Jun 29, 2021

BENSON Shirley Jayne (nee Turkington): Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Tuesday, June 29th, 2021 at V.O.N. Sakura House, Woodstock ON. in her 81st year. Shirley was predeceased by the love of her life George Benson (October 2007). She will always be remembered by her children Pat (Bob) Roos, Gwen (Doug) Benson and Darryl (Robinn)...

Jun 28, 2021

WINSPEAR, Anna I. – Passed away peacefully at her home on Monday June 28, 2021. Anna Isabella (nee Thompson) Winspear of Kensington Village, London and formerly of Woodstock in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late Ernest Winspear (2008). Loving mother of Tony (Monikhone), Michael, Christopher (Sandra), Mia (Peter) Kirby, Lynn Thompson, Ed (Catherine), Hilda Winspear, Trudie Douglas,...

Jun 26, 2021

Cook, Kenneth "Cookie" Gordon - Passed away peacefully at University Hospital on Saturday, June 26, 2021 after a very brief illness, 3 weeks after turning 70.  Cherished father of Ian (Andrea) Cook and Corinne (Ryan) Cooney. Proud grandfather of Belle, Kailyn, Parker, Wilson and Natalie and great grandfather of Kai. Also survived by his special friend Colleen Kittmer. Dear...

Jun 25, 2021

ATTRIDGE, Catherine - Passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25th, 2021 at VON Sakura House in Woodstock.

Cathy was predeceased by her beloved father, Robert (Bob) McMillan. She is survived by her loving mother, Isabell McMillan, her cherished daughters, Victoria and Alexandra Attridge, her dear sisters, Cindy Hilderley and Jennifer West, and many nieces, nephews...

Jun 25, 2021

De Gier, Ida Aletta – Passed away peacefully on Friday, June 25, 2021 at Woodingford Lodge in Ingersoll. Ida was in her 88th year. Loving wife of the late Cornelis “Case” De Gier (2013).  Cherished mother of Jo-Anne (Jake) Veenstra and their family Jocelyn (Dennis), Deona (Stephen), Timothy (Karly), Jeff (Janna);  Harry (Shelley) De Gier and their family Cody,...

Jun 22, 2021

Marsh, Anne Marie – It is with great sadness and comfort that the family of Anne Marie Marsh announce her passing on June 22, 2021 at the age of 76.  Beloved wife of the late Keith Marsh (1986).  Loving mom to her wonderful sons, Dale (Lynda) Hartley, and Ron (Julie) Marsh.  Cherished grandma of Ashley Hartley (Steve), Jason Hartley...

Jun 21, 2021

Degaust, Raymond "Ray" Patrick – Peacefully on Monday, June 21st, 2021 at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of Audrey (née Bryant) for 57 years. Predeceased by his two brothers Hugh (2019) (Marguerite) and Roderick (1988). Brother-in-law of Barbara Bryant [late Bob (2018)] and Ken Bryant [Joan (2010)] Cherished uncle of many nieces and nephews. Cremation...

Jun 20, 2021

Houthuyzen, Timothy Richard “Tim” – It is with heavy hearts that his family mourns the sudden passing on Sunday June 20, 2021, at home in Midland, Ontario in his 59th year. Proud father to his precious and most loved son, Storm who was a constant source of joy and happiness. “Chosen” son to the late Christiaan (2018) and late...

Jun 20, 2021

CARLISLE, Richard Bruce “Rick” – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 20th, 2021 at University Hospital, London, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Lynda (nee Rodwell) for nearly 44 years. Cherished father of Michelle (Jason Crescenzi) Carlisle and Angela (Chris Mason) Carlisle. Proud grandfather of Mariana, Sofia, and Camila. Dear brother of Mike (Dianne) Carlisle and Ross (Cheryl)...

Jun 20, 2021

HIMMELMAN,  Rika – In loving memory of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother  Rika Himmelman who passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, June 20th 2021.   She has gone to be with her husband Ed, son James, daughter, Nancy and all of her siblings David, Hank, Andy, John, Elsi, Jenny and Dorothy.   Special thanks...

Jun 19, 2021

Peacefully at Parkwood Institute, London, on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in his 87th year, Jim left us to be with his Heavenly Father.  Jim was born on June 25, 1934, in London, Ontario, to Olive and Harry Duffin.  In 1957, he married the love of his life Sheila (Ramsay) and in their 64 years together, they raised a family...

Jun 18, 2021

PHILLIPS, Elsie Ruby – In her 101st year went home to be with our Lord on June 18th, 2021. Wife of Hugh (1962). Mother of Patricia (Stewart) Munro and Betty (Jim) Huston. Grandmother to Hugh and Patti Huston and Kevin Munro. Mom enjoyed many years of being with the Woodstock Choralaires – the friendships, concerts and tours. Mom also...

Jun 16, 2021

PARK, Lillian Katherine May (nee Gardener) – Passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 in her 84th year.  Beloved wife of Francis “Frank” Thomas Park. Loving mother of Frank Jr. Park, and David Park (Kathy).  Cherished grandmother of Christopher Park, Jennifer Park (Mike), Tracey McLelland (Eric), and great-grandmother of Kyle, Logan, Maddox, and Nash.   Also survived...

Jun 16, 2021

Hettinga, Peter – God took, in his infinite wisdom, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, on Wednesday June 16th, 2021 at Sakura House in his 90th year. Cherished husband of Sylvia for nearly 64 years. Devoted father of the late Terrence Wayne Hettinga (1981), Lisa (Steve) Ross, and Leona Bruce. Caring grandfather of Ashley (Mike) Cousineau, Terry...

Jun 15, 2021

SCHMOR, Anne Elizabeth – Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 at Sakura House in Woodstock. Anne was in her 82nd year. Loved wife of the late Irvin Schmor (2018). Cherished mother of Donald (Margaret) Schmor, John (Adele) Schmor, and Sarah Schmor (Paul David). Loving grandmother of Amanda, Wil, Cameron, Rebecca and Saskia. Anne is predeceased by her...

Jun 13, 2021

McKay, Donna J. – Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday June 13, 2021, six days short of her 63rd birthday. Dear wife of Donald “Don” McKay for over 37 years. Beloved mother of Erin McKay (Louis Athanasakos), Heather McKay (Justin Proulx) and Jenna McKay (Jon Avey). Loving grandmother to Georgia, Athena, Paisley and Alexander. Dear sister of...

Jun 13, 2021

WRIGHT, Gordon  - Passed away peacefully at People Care Nursing Home in Tavistock on Sunday, June 13th, 2021 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Mona Wright, (2002). Cherished father of Stephen Wright, Philip Wright and Andrew (Charlene) Wright.  Loving grandfather of Brad, Rhiannon and Shaunnah.  Dear brother of Elsie (Vince) Duff, Raymond Wright and John (Janet)...