Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

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...

Nov 13, 2020

BURNETT, William “Bill” - It is with heavy hearts that the family of William “Bill” Burnett of Ingersoll, announce his passing on Friday, November 13th, 2020 at the Woodstock Hospital, in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Carolyn Burnett (nee Hutchinson) for over 57 years. Loving father of Heather (Jeff) Irwin, Teresa (Jason) Graham, and Catherine (Shawn) Kaye. Cherished...

Nov 12, 2020

McCoy, Brenda - Peacefully at Sakura House, Woodstock with the love of her three sons by her side on Thursday November 12, 2020 in her 73rd year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Edward McCoy (2014). Dear mother of Steve, Todd (Monica) and Mike (Julie). Loving grandmother of Stephanie, Melissa, Brooke, Zachary, Justin, Emma, and great grandmother of Zander....

Nov 12, 2020

HALL, Edith Marian – Passed away peacefully at Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll on Thursday, November 12, 2020 in her 92nd year.  Beloved wife of the late Leslie Spencer Hall (2004).  Loving mother of Beverly (Jim) Haycock, Paul (Sandi) Walker, Peter (Caroline) Hall, and Julie (Keith) Eppenberger.  Cherished grandmother of Lisa, Victoria, Angela, Jamie, David, Tracy, Daniel, Jennifer, Haydn, Lindsay and...

Nov 11, 2020

HAIGHT, Bruce – Passed away suddenly as the result of an accident on Wednesday November 11, 2020 in his 49th year. Beloved husband of Gemma (nee Jakeman) Haight for over 18 years. Cherished father of Etta, Marley, Sybill, Orson, Alexis and Cassidy. Loved son of Bruce and Eva Haight, son-in-law of Bruce and Lynda Jakeman and grandson of Fred...

Nov 7, 2020

McCURDY, Sandy Lorne-   Peacefully at his home, with family at his side,  on Saturday November 7th 2020.  Sandy L. McCurdy of Woodstock in his 94th year.  Beloved companion of the late Rita Noel for over 42 years.   Loved father of Joanne (Ken) Flood, Leona Walter, Gordon McCurdy, Donald (Sue) McCurdy, Olivia Jane Daub (McCurdy), Enola (Ivan) Smyth, and Tom...

Nov 6, 2020

Tara Jean Bowie, in her 41st year and of Nighthawk BC, passed away suddenly Friday November 6

She is survived by her best friend Heddie, who will miss their long walks together, and snuggles and cuddles.

Tara will be forever loved by her mother Nancy Birtch of Woodstock Ontario, her brother Reme Beckett and her...

Nov 6, 2020

LAVOIE, Janet Rose Alice  - Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Friday November 6th 2020.   Janet Lavoie (nee Sedgwick) of Woodstock in her 83rd year.   Beloved wife of Raymond Lavoie (2019). Cherished mother of Sam (Harriet), Russell (Sue), Rita (Stan) Edwards, Paul and late Louis (2018). Loving grandmother of Jason, Harriet, Nicole, Elizabeth (Kevin) Rebecca, Sarah (Christian), Deborah...

Nov 6, 2020

Vasquez, Norma (nee Concepcion) – Passed away peacefully with the love of her family by her side on Friday, November 6, 2020 at the Woodstock Hospital in her 81st year.  Beloved wife of Eufemio Vasquez. Devoted and loved mother of Dahlia (Harold) Burt-Gerrans, Noel (Sandra) Vasquez, Jocelyn (Marcel) Poernbacher and Daisy (Jeff) Thorpe. Cherished Grandmother of Cassandra (Max) Boone,...

Nov 5, 2020

WESSELINK  , Albert – Passed away peacefully at Caressant Care, Woodstock on Thursday November 5th  2020.  Albert Wesselink of Woodstock in his 89th year.  Beloved son of the late Frederick and Hendrika Wesselink.  Dear uncle of Alexander (Anne) VanRooyen, Jo-Anne (Shawn) Shea, Frederick (Patricia) VanRooyen, William (Trish) VanRooyen, Tony (Yoke) VanRooyen and John (Mary Paula) VanRooyen, Annie (Jake) Kikkert,...

Nov 4, 2020

Hollis, John Walter – Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 4th, 2020, at the Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, in his 81st year. Beloved Husband of Anne Hollis  (Cooper). Cherished father of Chuck (Heather) and Sharon and stepfather to Steven (Kellie), Jeff and Brad (Anna). Proud grandfather of Aeriel, Hunter, and Nicholas and step grandfather to Skylar, Rebecca, Shannon, Tanner, Sarah,...

Nov 3, 2020

Kimetha Anne Abbott,

Any person who had the pleasure of meeting Kim Abbott felt immediately embraced by her positivity and warm spirit. Kim was a fiercely passionate woman who nurtured and supported all those lucky enough to spend time with her. She always saw the good in others and had so much love to give for family,...

Nov 3, 2020

Rogers, Ray – Suddenly on Tuesday, November 3rd, 2020, Chalmers Ray Rogers, formerly of Willow Lake Park, passed away at the Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock, Ontario.  Ray was born Wednesday, October 26th, 1932 and had just celebrated his 88th birthday.  He was a longtime employee of Union Gas.  He served in the Canadian Navy from January 1st, 1955...