Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Dec 2, 2020

James Canfield Lefler, P.Eng

Born Woodstock August 4, 1930, died at Woodingford Lodge December 2, 2020, predeceased by parents Ruth and Lorne, sisters Mary Coad and Betty Coad.

For such a long-lived life, Jim was particularly proud of his early athletic accomplishments playing football for WCI, Woodstock ORFU, University of Toronto engineering football,...

Nov 29, 2020

SNEYD, Thomas Ross – It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Sneyd announce his peacefully passing in his 94th year at the Woodstock General Hospital on Sunday November 29, 2020. Tom will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Jean M (nee Otto) and his children John Sneyd, David Sneyd (Diane Rousseau), and Carla...

Nov 29, 2020

HAIGHT, Arthur “Art” - Peacefully at home, now gone to be with his Lord on Sunday November 29, 2020 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Lorna A. (nee Clement) Haight (2013) for 53 years. Loved father of Scott (Melanie) Haight, Mark (Sherry) Haight and Jewel (Greg) Ross. Cherished grandfather of Clay (Allyson), Tansy, Dusty (Allyson), Ginger,...

Nov 29, 2020

FLAVELLE, Donna L. – Passed peacefully after a challenging and heroic journey through pancreatic cancer, at Sakura House Hospice, Woodstock on Sun November 29, 2020 in her 57th year, holding hands with her dear ones. Beloved and loving partner of Tausha MacGillivray. Cherished daughter of M. Joan and the late C.Ross Flavelle. Wonderful, loving sister of Ann-Marie Flavelle, Joan...

Nov 28, 2020

WALKER, Donald Charles - May 12, 1956-November 28, 2020.  Don Fought the good fight and passed holding the hand of his special friend Laurie Amey. Survived by Sons: Brandon Walker; Trevor Walker (Anna); Kiel Walker (Simone), Mother; Ruby Reid, Sister; Debbie Orosz (John), Grandchildren; Quentin, Wiona, Willow, Oliver. Also, Aunts and Uncles, Niece and Nephew, and Great Nieces and...

Nov 28, 2020

SIMMONS Heather Ann – Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital with the love of her family by her side. Loving wife to husband and best friend Mike Simmons. Cherished mother to Chris and Erin. Beloved grandmother to her boys Hayden, Maddox and Braxton. Heather leaves behind her siblings Sylvia (Garry) Wilson, Brian (Cindy) Fawcett, Brenda (John) Moesker, Rick Fawcett,...

Nov 26, 2020

GREEN, Bryan – Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Woodstock with the love of his family by his side on Wednesday, November 26th, 2020. Bryan was in his 63rd year. Loved companion to Rose Underwood. Cherished father of Zack and Krystal. Beloved Popa to Brooklynn, Destiny (2011), Sydney and Jaxon (2012). Forever missed by his brother...

Nov 26, 2020

CANNON, Opal – Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the Woodstock Hospital in her 104th year. Mother of Gerald (Vicki) and Arline Garcia. Predeceased by her husband Ken and sons Ronnie and Barrie. Grandmother of eight and great grandmother of four. Cremation has taken place. The family would like to thank the staff, doctors, and nurses...

Nov 25, 2020

ANDERSON,  Richard Daniel James – At the University Hospital on Wednesday November 25, 2020 in his 55th year. Beloved friend and common-law partner of Ruth Schwartz. Loving father to Sarah (Nick MacDonald). Dear brother of Rebecca (Buck) Bloomfield, Jamie (Tom) Popma, Jim (Leona) Anderson, Augusta (Tony) Anderson, late Robert Anderson, Ken Anderson, Tammy (Ray) Anderson and is survived by...

Nov 25, 2020

GIOFU, Mike – Passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday November 25th, 2020 in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Lindy L. (nee Jeoffroy) Giofu for over 42 years. Loving father to Rob (Colleen) Giofu and Angela (Joe) Connor. Cherished grandfather of Tate, Clara and Blake. Loved son of Jean (nee...

Nov 23, 2020

EAST, Marguarite “Maggie” – Passed away peacefully at her home on Monday 23rd , 2020.   Maggie East of London in her 56th year.  Dear companion of Todd Smith.  Loved mother of April East, Kitty-Ann East, Becky Debrick (Will), and Paige Lloyd.  Cherished grandmother of Owen, Aidan, Kaylee-Ann and Ky.  Dear sister of Sheryl East, Charles East (Shirley), Lesley East...

Nov 22, 2020

DOLSON, Monica Melvina – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, November 22nd, 2020.  Monica Melvina Dolson (nee McFarland) of Woodstock, in her 86th year.  Beloved wife of the late Gordon Mathew Dolson (Oct. 2020).  Loved mother of Mary (John) McBain, Darlene (Geof) Elliott, Dennis (Lise) Dolson and Floyd Dolson.  Cherished grandmother of Adam (Janina), Erin (Jamie),...

Nov 20, 2020

HILHORST, Theodorus “Ted” – Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Friday, November 20th, 2020 in his 95th year.  He is survived by brothers Gerry (Sharon, Julia, Joanne & Mike, Bob & Nancy) and Tony (Adeline & Jim, Marianne & Pat, Linda & Mark, Cindy & Neil, David & Nancy) in Canada and siblings Tonia, Grada, Geurt, Annie &...

Nov 20, 2020

STATHAM, John Lyle - Lyle's journey on earth ended on November 20th, 2020, then he went to be with his Lord in Heaven. Loving husband of Helen (Golinski) for 61 years. Proud father of Joan (Tony) Cybulski, Bruce (Ruth Ann) Statham, and Sheila (Ania) Nunns. Grandfather of Jenna (Jesse) Smith, Jason (Tori) Cybulski, Kyle (Tanya) Cybulski, Adam Statham, Jordan...

Nov 18, 2020

KELLESTINE, LeRoy George Clifford – Passed away peacefully with the love of his family by his side on Wednesday November 18, 2020 at Victoria Hospital in London Ontario. LeRoy was in his 72nd year. Loving husband to Helen Kellestine (Kozey). Cherished father of Christopher (Kristine) Kellestine and Daniel (Audrey) Kellestine. Loved grandfather to Eric, Leah, Ashley and Ava. LeRoy...

Nov 15, 2020

SCOTT, Donald Hubert (Oct. 10, 1931 – Nov. 15, 2020) – passed away peacefully at Secord Trails, Ingersoll. Don was born in Toronto to Hugh and Alice Scott (deceased). Don served in the Royal Canadian Air Force, travelling around the world and based out of Trenton, ON. He reached the rank of Sergeant before leaving the forces. Don became...

Nov 15, 2020

GRAANSMA Catherine Frances – Went to be with her Lord in the early hours of Sunday November 15th, 2020. Cathy was in her 53rd year. Much loved wife of Peter for over 32 years. Cherished mother to Jenna (Ted) Vandersluis, Bronson Graansma and Sierra Graansma. Loving grandmother to Caleb and Simon. Cathy will be sadly missed by her brothers...

Nov 15, 2020

YEOMAN, Elizabeth “Betty” L. – Passed away at her home with her loving family by her side on Sunday November 15, 2020 in her 87th year. Beloved wife of Steven R. Yeoman. Loving mother of Debra Wauthier (late Dave, late Wayne), Linda Waltner (Mel), Christine Earle (Mike), Pauline Taylor (late Wayne), Ron Wannamaker jr., Elizabeth “Liz” Wannamaker (Greg), Elaine...

Nov 14, 2020

Robert Thompson McCallum

Robert (Bob) McCallum, age 83, passed away on November 14th after a short but courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Woodstock to Robert and Isa and lived his whole life in this friendly city.

The two constants in Bob’s life were family and golf. He loved both. His marriage to...

Nov 13, 2020

MATUSZYNSKA, Ilona – It is with immense sadness that we announce the passing of this beautiful soul on Friday, November 13th, 2020, at Sakura House, Woodstock, in her 60th year. She fought with all her might to win a difficult battle with lung cancer; so she could fulfill her duties as the best mom and grandma ever, as well...