Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Sep 10, 2021

Jack “Smokey” Egers passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021. Jack was a devoted family man and will be profoundly missed by his wife Wendy (nee Beteau), son Mark (Deanna) and daughter Cori (Rob). Cherished Papa of Jake (Rae), Luke, Sydney and Zack and great-grandfather to Levi. Dear brother of Kathy Mitchell (Mike), Bonnie Irvine (Steve) and predeceased...

Sep 6, 2021

MOLLON, Nancy Vera – The Mollon family of Ingersoll are devastated to announce that Nancy passed away on Monday, September 6th, 2021, in her 81st year, with her family by her side. Nancy was born to the late Hugh and Audrey Wilkins on September 5, 1941, in Woodstock, Ontario. She married her beloved husband, Ray Mollon in 1965, where...

Sep 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Edward Coveney. On September 4th, 2021.  He was born on August  7th, 1958 and was 63 years old.  Tom is survived by his mother, Georgina Hough, His two sisters, Kim Coveney and Tamara Williams with her partner Dwane Stuckless.  His three nephews, Chris Williams, Tim Williams and...

Sep 4, 2021

KRAETSCHMER, Eduard Egon- Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 4th, 2021, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Grada Kraetschmer (nee Hellegers). Loving father of Terry (Tracey), Nancy, and Brenda. Cherished grandfather of Noah, Olivia, Lauren, Katherine, and Nikolas. Dear brother to Horst Krätschmer and Liesbeth (Rolf) Löffelhardt. Predeceased by four brothers and...

Sep 3, 2021

SULLIVAN, Ruth-Anne- Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Friday, September 3 rd , 2021, in her 71 st year. Beloved wife of Albert Sullivan. Dear sister to Margaret Schwartzentruber and sister-in-law to Willard Schwartzentruber. Loved aunt to Andrew (Katherine) and their 7 children, Daniel (Daria) and their 3 children, and Joy (Mark) Keil and...

Sep 2, 2021

COOK, Marjorie (nee Hamilton)- Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Woodstock Hospital in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Cook (2015). Loving mother of Donna Smith, Brian, Michael (Marianne), Vicky (Kim) Dineen. Dear grandmother to Scott, Tad, Michelle, Murray, Mackenzie, Bill, and Iris. Great grandmother of 9. Marjorie was the last surviving...

Aug 28, 2021

Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on  Saturday, August 28th, 2021 in his 69th year.  Beloved husband of Stephanie for 33 years.  Adored big brother of Dona (Andrew). Cherished uncle of Emily, Allison (Marcus) and Sam.  Fur-ever remembered by his dogs Jake and Benny.  Dave was known for his artistic talents; whether he was behind the camera or...

Aug 27, 2021

CIGLER, Linda Miriam (nee Kotomaki) – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on August 27th 2021. Predeceased by her husband Hardy Cigler of 50 years. Cherished mother of Dennis (Tina), Lorraine, John (Sandra Kent), and Eric. Loving grandmother of Nick, Benjamin, Leo, and Eva. Dear sister of Karen (George) and aunt to Kelly, Kristy, Jonathan and Adam. Linda...

Aug 27, 2021

Howlett, Cheryl Anne – Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27th, 2021 at Woodstock Hospital, in her 71st year.  Loving mother of Tracy (Guy) Howlett-Iza and Jason Howlett. Proud grandmother of David, Amber and Ryan. Cherished sister of Judy (late Jerry) Gow, Don (June Smith) Wilson, Marion (late Don) Piggott and Sharon (late Ross) Gooderham. Dear friend of Helen...

Aug 26, 2021

NEARY, Robert J. – Born on Bell Island, Newfoundland, November 6th, 1946, passed away August 26th, 2021, at the Woodstock Hospital after a short illness. Predeceased by both parents Patrick and Veronica Neary (Murphy). Bob leaves behind his wife of 41 years Sherry Marie (Randall) and 3 children Katherine Marie Neary of Gander Newfoundland, Joseph Douglas Neary (Monique) of...

Aug 26, 2021

TOD, John Donald “Don” – Passed away peacefully at Woodstock hospital on Thursday, August 27th, 2021 in his 81st year. Beloved son of the late Burnetta and Douglas Tod. Dear brother to Wayne (Myrtle) Tod, Bill (Jane) Tod, Mark Tod, Carol (Werner) Peters and Bonnie (John) Elson. Predeceased by his brothers Allan (Jackie) and Brian and sister Merlaine Langille....

Aug 25, 2021

MURRAY, Loretta M. – Passed away at residence on Wednesday August 25, 2021. Loretta Mae (nee Clement) Murray of People Care, Tavistock and formerly of Embro in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Bruce L. Murray (1993). Dear mother of Larry (Lee), Janice (Brian) Brenneman, Glen (Cathy), David (Sonya), Terry (Sandra), Roger (Linda), and John (Diane). Loving...

Aug 25, 2021

LAIRD, James “Jim” –

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Jim at the Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday August 25, 2021 in his 79th year.  By his side was his beloved wife of 50 years Gail (Hallgren).  Loving father of Fiona (Kevin) Knight and Jamie (Rachael) Laird and cherished grandpa of Sadie...

Aug 24, 2021

Baby Jack Charles Waite

Jack passed away peacefully a few hours after his birth on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in his parents’ loving arms at London Victoria Hospital.

Jack will be remembered lovingly by his parents Jeffrey & Stephanie Waite, big sister Annaliese, and big brother Oliver. He will be missed by grandparents...

Aug 24, 2021

PARADOSKI, Mel – Passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 24, 2021 at Sakura House, Woodstock in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Denise M. (nee MacKay) Paradoski (2017) for over 50 years. Loving father of Derek Paradoski (Paula Schaus) and Tara (Ron) Paradoski-Vink. Cherished grandfather of Jillian, Reese, Jorja, Jaxx and Drake. Dear brother of Sandra (Joseph)...

Aug 23, 2021

SHERMAN, Gary G. – Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Monday August 23, 2021 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Sheila M. (nee Brown) Sherman for over 54 years. Dear father of Marshall (Tracey) Sherman and April (Terry) Porchak. Loving grandfather of Mikaela (Alex), Emily (Jacob), Mya, Danny, Travis, and Owen (Kylie). Dear brother of Melanie Carter...

Aug 21, 2021

Beloved son of Fran and Wayne Ayling. Brother to Stephanie (Tom) Ayling-Catchpole, Brandon (Crystal) Thompson, Tyler (Sally) Thompson. Uncle to Katelynn, Maddison, Nick, Braeden, and Teddy Catchpole, and Hunter and Audrey Thompson. Also missed by several Aunts, uncles and cousins. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and may be arranged...

Aug 20, 2021

HAMMERTON, Dorothy A. – Passed away peacefully at Manor Village Retirement Home in London on Friday, August 20th, 2021 in her 89th year. Loved wife of the late Murray Hammerton (1999). Beloved mother of Doug Hammerton (Wendy Gielis), David (Aaltje) Hammerton and Joanne Hammerton (Russ Yates). Much loved grandmother to Corey, Kelsey, Rachel, Gabrielle, Jordan, Keenan, Nicole, Stephanie, Tracy,...

Aug 20, 2021

NEWPORT, Nancy I. – Passed away at her residence on Friday August 20, 2021. Nancy Irene Newport of Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock and formerly of Foldens in her 73rd year. Beloved daughter of Amy and the late William (2002) Newport. Dear sister of Gale (late Ken) Johnson, Dale (Bruce) Leake, Billie Newport (Roger Wilson) and Cathy (Bill) Keith. Nancy will...

Aug 20, 2021

LAWRENCE, James “Jim” C – Passed away at his residence on Friday August 20, 2021. James “Jim” Charles Lawrence of People Care, Tavistock and formerly of Woodstock seven days after his 85th birthday. Beloved husband of Marlene H. Lawrence for over 63 years. Loving father of Jim and father-in-law to Phyllis Lawrence. Cherished grandfather of Shantel, Brittney, Sabrina and...