Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home
Jane Susan Lambert
Feb 25, 2026
Jane Susan Lambert
June 26, 1934 - February 25, 2026
It is with deep love and heartfelt sadness that we announce the passing of Jane Lambert, our beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, who passed away peacefully in her 92nd year.
Born in Bredasdorp, South Africa, Jane was the cherished daughter of Helena and Henry Coetzee. She later emigrated to Canada, where she settled...
Brian Leonard Samways
Feb 24, 2026
Brian Leonard Samways, a beloved member of the Woodstock community, passed away on February 24, 2026, at Victoria Hospital. Born on December 25, 1952, in Woodstock, Ontario, Brian graced the world for over seven decades, leaving a legacy of love and cherished memories.
Brian was the proud father of two children, Christine Schell (Greg) and Brian (Theresa Kelly). He was also...
Fred William Pepper
Feb 24, 2026
Fred William Pepper, born on September 11, 1939, in Woodstock, Ontario, passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on February 24, 2026, at the age of 86. Fred was a beloved member of his community and a cherished family man.
Fred is survived by his wife, Dianne Pepper (nee Wavell), and their loving children, Linda Pepper-Wybo, Brian Pepper, and his cherished grandchildren,...
Howard Blakeley Boakes
Feb 22, 2026
With sorrow, and his family gathered around him, Howard slipped away peacefully on Sunday February 22, 2026. Howard was born in Paris Ontario, and was a dedicated lifelong dairy farmer, a community man and a good neighbour to many in the Curries and Oxford Centre area, where he lived for the past 62 years. Howard was a member of the...
Ronald Wharram
Feb 21, 2026
Passed away at home, surrounded by family, on February 21. He was 78. Ron was married to Eileen (Sim) for over 57 years, most of those living in Hickson. They were blessed with 2 children -Angela (Mark) Wygoda, and Darryl (Michelle). He also leaves 5 grandchildren and 1 step-granddaughter. He was also survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers.
Ron’s main...
Michael Edward Connell
Feb 21, 2026
Michael Edward Dermot Connell
February 12, 1940-February 21, 2026.
It is with profound sadness that we share the sudden passing of Michael Connell on February 21st at the Brantford Hospital, surrounded and loved by his daughter Heather, son-in-law Timothy Brown and granddaughters Zoe and Ali. Michael was a beloved husband to Mary Jane (2010), father to Jeffrey, Heather (Timothy Brown) and Peter,...
Ruth Gisela Katz
Feb 18, 2026
Ruth Gisela Katz, born on August 9, 1935, in Germany, passed away peacefully on February 18, 2026, at Woodstock Hospital.
Alongside her late husband, Karl Katz, who preceded her in death in 2021, Ruth co-owned a beloved cake shop that delighted many. Their shared passion for creating sweet memories through their bakery brought joy not only to their customers but also...
Flora Christena Claessens
Feb 17, 2026
It is with love and gratitude for a life well lived that the family of Flora Claessens announces her passing.
Flora was predeceased by her beloved husband, Joseph Claessens (1995). Together they built a strong and caring family that remained at the center of her life. She will be deeply missed by her children: Lenora Conn (Jim), Patricia Claessens (Mike Voogt),...
Velma Elaine Kaufman
Feb 13, 2026
Velma Elaine Kaufman, a cherished matriarch and beacon of love, passed away on February 13, 2026 in Woodstock Ontario. Born on January 31, 1954, in Brantford, Ontario, Vel graced this world for 72 years, leaving behind a legacy that will forever be etched in the hearts of all who knew her.
Vel was adored by her loved ones, renowned for her...
Timothy Norman Plester
Feb 13, 2026
Timothy Norman Plester, passed away peacefully on February 13, 2026, at VON Sakura House after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Tim was a kind and generous person whose heart was always on his sleeve.
Tim cherished time spent with his family and friends. He was a devoted father to Christopher and Stephanie and a proud grandpa to his grandson,...
Ida Conic
Feb 12, 2026
Ida Conić passed away peacefully in her sleep on February 12, 2026 in the ARCHES Transitional Unit in Woodstock just shy of her hundredth birthday. Born Ida Birsa in Maribor, Yugoslavia (now Slovenia) on March 3, 1926, she came to Canada in August, 1958, to marry Dragutin Conić, who was born in Leskovac, Yugoslavia (now Serbia). He predeceased her on...
Grace Margaret Neabel
Feb 11, 2026
Grace Neabel, born on March 26, 1936, in Woodstock, Ontario, peacefully passed away at her home on February 11, 2026. She was loved by her family and those whom she touched throughout her life’ here on earth. A devoted Christian who dedicated her life to the service of her Lord and Saviour.
Grace was one of five children born to George...
Elaine Elsie Campbell
Feb 11, 2026
With love and gratitude for a life well lived, we honour the memory of a devoted mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend who has gone to be with the Lord. She was predeceased by her beloved husband Eugene Earl Campbell, whom she cherished deeply.
She leaves behind her loving children René (Brad), Charlie (Melanie), and Dennis (Sheri). She was a proud...
J. Gilbert Seguin
Feb 10, 2026
John Gilbert Seguin passed away surrounded by his family on February 10, 2026 at Toronto General Hospital. Born in Kemptville, Ontario, he was the eldest son of John and Mary (née Prodonick) Seguin, both predeceased.
A beloved husband, Gilbert is survived by his wife, Anne Seguin (née Ferguson), whom he married in 1978. Together, they relocated to Oxford County shortly after...
Terry Nole Thornton
Feb 9, 2026
February 9, 2026, after a brief but valiant battle with illness, Terry Thornton, with his family around him and his heart full of love, left this world to share his pride and richness of family with the other angels.
During our 50 years together, Terry worked hard to create a good life for his wife and children and exceeded beyond his...
Rosemary Lynn Maddock
Feb 9, 2026
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rosemary Lynn Maddock, who passed away peacefully on February 9, 2026 at Caressant Care Retirement Home in Woodstock, Ontario.
Rosemary was a devoted wife, loving mother, cherished grandmother, and dear sister whose kindness and quiet strength touched the lives of many.
She was the beloved wife of the late George Maddock,...
Joyce Katharine Scott
Feb 8, 2026
A month shy of her 95th birthday, Joyce passed away in her sleep on February 8, 2026, at Chelsey Park Long – Term Care, London.
She joins, in green pastures, her husband “Mac" (2001) and her sons Roy (2001) and Lorne (2021). Joyce was the only child of Gordon and Lila Judd. She leaves her two daughters, Gayle and Deb, and...
Frederick Robert Honcoop
Feb 4, 2026
December 7, 1965 - February 4, 2026
Fredrick Robert Honcoop
After a brief illness at St Mary's Hospital in Kitchener on Wednesday, February 4th, 2026. Fred Honcoop died at the age of 60.
Fred was the son of the late John and Lidia Honcoop of Norwich Ontario.
He is survived by brother Gary Honcoop (Diane), brother John Honcoop (Bep), sister Judy Esseltine (Steven),...
Gary Young
Feb 4, 2026
Gary Nicholas Young passed away on February 4th, 2026, after a long and well-lived life. Known for his infectious laugh and warrior spirit, Gary made everyone he met laugh and clap at all the stories he loved to share.
Gary leaves behind his wife, Phyllis; his sister, Margaret; his children, Kimberly and Jason; and his four grandchildren, Sidney, Holly, Brittany, and...
Gerald Kirkpatrick
Feb 3, 2026
Gerry Kirkpatrick passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge Woodstock on February 3, 2026 in his 82nd year.
Loving father of Janet and Terry Housworth, Deb KIrkpatrick and Karen Kirkpatrick. Grandpa to Ryan, Chris and Steph (Liam) Housworth, Jennilee Moffatt and Valerie (Wayne) Kirkpatrick. Father to Sharon Kirkpatrick.
Dearly missed by brother Richard (Kay) Kirkpatrick.
Predeceased by grandson Brett, sister Marilyn (Art) Hodgins-Haight and...
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