Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Jul 8, 2021

LAWSON, Gertrude Lucy Matilda – Passed away peacefully at The Maples in Tavistock on Thursday, July 8th, 2021, in her 93rd year. Gertrude had a great passion for life and had a positive impact on everyone who knew her. Predeceased by her husbands Wilfred Brodhagen, David McFarland, and Gordon Lawson. Loving mother to the late David Brodhagen, the late...

Jul 7, 2021

McClintock, Donna “Betty Lou”

December 29th, 1943 – July 7th, 2021.  It is with heavy hearts that we share the loss of our wife, grandma, sister, and Aunt Betty Lou McClintock.  Betty Lou passed away peacefully on July 7th, 2021 at home at the age of 77.  Betty Lou was a loving wife to Peter McClintock, a...

Jul 6, 2021

FEKETE, Elizabeth (Bratscher) – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, July 6th, 2021, in her 94th year.  March 16, 1950 was the beginning of 71 years with her husband Gabriel Fekete.  Devoted mother of Douglas (Vanessa) Fekete, Betteanne Cadman (David Ferris), and Cheryl (Andre) Leonhardt. Nan/Omi loved and cherished her grandchildren Gabriel Fekete, Dylan (Shannon) Cadman,...

Jul 6, 2021

RAYMOND, Kevin Denis Joseph – Peacefully passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday July 6th 2021.  Kevin Raymond of Woodstock in his 76th year.  Beloved husband for over 56 years of Rosanne Marie Raymond (nee Chaput).  Loved father of Jerome (Karen) Raymond, Julie (Scott Carter) Raymond, Rick (Stephanie) Raymond and Jason Raymond.  Cherished grandfather of Justin (Ashley), Jesse...

Jul 4, 2021

Batten, Helen Louise – Died suddenly on Sunday, July 4th, 2021, at the Strathroy General Hospital in her 91st year. Predeceased by her husband Cecil Batten and son Bruce. Loving mother of Ann Rae of Stouffville and Doris and Dick Lucier of Ingersoll. Cherished grandmother of 4 and proud great-grandmother of 8.  A graveside service is taking place at...

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...