Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Oct 4, 2019

SLAGER,  Sybren "Ivan" - Surrounded by the love of his family. Ivan has gone to be with his Lord and Saviour at Woodstock Hospital on Friday October 4, 2019 in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Ina (nee deKleer) Slager for over 64 years.  Loving father of Peter (Pauline) Slager, Clara Slager, Rob Slager and Marlene (Matt) Lynes.  Cherished...

Oct 1, 2019

LAWSON, Michael James Shewan- Passed away suddenly, at his residence in Embro on Tuesday October 1st 2019, in his 65th year. Michael leaves behind his loving wife Sherri Lawson (nee Fraser). Cherished father of  Jordan (Adam) Matheson and Jared Lawson. Cherished son of  Ruth Lawson and the late William “Bill” Lawson and dear brother of Keith (Anne) Lawson and...

Oct 1, 2019

MISENER William Roy - Passed away peacefully at Craigwiel Gardens Long Term Care in Ailsa Craig Ontario on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in his 80th year. Loving husband of the late Eunice Misener (2002). Dear father of Karen (Micheal) Grineage. Loved Grandfather of Keely Nixon and Tyner Grineage. Forever missed by his sisters Earla Misener - Goodbrand and Betty...

Sep 29, 2019

Thorne, M. Joyce – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, September 29th, 2019, in her 93rd year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Walter and their son, Ken. Cherished mother of Trudy and Wendy (special friend Jerry Urbshott). Loving mother-in-law to Karen Ferguson. Also survived by her many nieces, nephews and dear friends. Joyce was a longtime...

Sep 29, 2019

Harpell, Frederick George Sr. – passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 29, 2019, at Bluewater Health, Sarnia in his 89th year. Loving husband of the late Joyce (nee Underhay) Harpell (1988). Dear father of Shelly (Greg) Roi, Sherry (Charlie Korzeniewski) Harpell, and Susan (Steve) Mitchell. Cherished grandfather of Patrick (Erica Gilmore) Roi, Scott (Jennifer) Mitchell, Jamie (Alex) Mitchell, Jenny...

Sep 26, 2019

Not so long ago Norm emigrated from Scotland and met his bride Pat. Along came Andrew, Bobby and Lisa.

Norm set up shop for 41 years at Standard Tube where he built some lifelong friendships. He loved pranks and despised midnight shifts.

He was a kind, thoughtful man who loved to chat and was full...

Sep 24, 2019

JOHNSTON Frances Arlene (nee De Montmorency)- Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on September 24th, 2019 in her 87th year.  Beloved wife of the late Elmer Johnston (2008).  Loving mother of Graham (Joanne), Bruce (Deb), Kim (Mark) Stephens and Scott (Cathy) Johnston.  Cherished grandmother of Tammy, Laura, Jamie (Vincent), Lindsay (Tony), Kyle (Vanessa) and Chad.  Dear great-grandmother to...

Sep 23, 2019

SMIT, Alice - At her residence surrounded by the love of her family on Monday September 23, 2019. Alice (nee Hoeve) Smit of Kensington Village, London and formerly of Mohawk St., Woodstock and RR# 1, Beachville in her 100th year. Loving wife of the late Tinus Smit (2003). Beloved mother of Harry and his wife Gwen, John and his...

Sep 20, 2019

RICHARDS, Patricia J . – With the love of her family at her side, passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Friday, September 20, 2019, in her 83 rd year. Beloved wife of the late Tom Cowen (2007). Cherished mother of Lewis Richards, Steve Richards, Brad White, Bill Richards, James Richards (Daniela), Myra Richards (Angelo Franze)...

Sep 18, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Raymond Charles Holland. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Sep 18, 2019

DIXIT, Pamela Joyce – Passed away with the love of her family by her side at Sakura House, Woodstock on Wednesday September 18, 2019 in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Dr. Suresh Dixit for over 57 years. Loving mother of Jai Dixit, Jonathan Dixit (Julia Broeking) and Tara Dixit (George Furtney). Cherished grandmother of Lennon. Dear sister of...

Sep 15, 2019

Day, Bruce Ferguson - Passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge on Sunday, September 15th, 2019, in his 101st year. Beloved husband of Dorothy Isabel Day (nee Gard)  for 72 years. Devoted father of Bruce Brian Day, Glen Day (Judy Palansky), Sheila Ann Hartley (Bruce Nelson), and Neil Day. Cherished grandfather of Jessica Hartley (Kyle Millar) and Craig (Jenn) Hartley....

Sep 15, 2019

GALLEY Norman Joseph - Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, September 15th, 2019 in his 93rd year.  Beloved husband of the late Irene Galley (2017).  Loving father of Janis (Jerry) Matwey.  Cherished grandfather of Kirstyn (Will ) McGauley, Kathryn (Jason) Cowing and Karyn Matwey. Dear great-grandfather of Shaun and Adam McGauley, Kyle and Eric Cowing.  Survived by...

Sep 14, 2019

Trewartha, Gerald Lloyd - Better known as “Jerry” to all who knew him, passed away peacefully at Sakura House in Woodstock on September 14, 2019, at the age of 63 after a courageous battle with cancer. Jerry will be forever remembered and missed by his wife and best friend of 42 years, Katherine (nee Lynes); their son, Robert (Angela),...

Sep 13, 2019

BART, Betty Jean (nee Coughtrey) – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Friday September 13th 2019. Cherished wife of Ken Bart for 19 years, and wife of the late James (Jim) Turpin (1989).  Lovingly remembered by her children Rick (Bernie) Turpin, Cheryl Ball, and Brenda Alexander. Dear step-mother to Gerry (Laura) Bart, Jan (Dave Hill) Bradley, and...

Sep 11, 2019

CALDER, Gordon Arnold- Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 11, 2019, at the Alexandra Hospital, Ingersoll, in his 82nd year. Beloved husband of Ruth (nee Hogg) Calder of 56 years. Loving father of Gary Calder and his wife Karen, Carolyn Leonard and her husband Mark Martens. Cherished grandfather of Jeremy (Meghan), Ryan, and Carina. Loving brother to Margaret Baigent...

Sep 10, 2019

HILDERLEY, Allan Roy - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday September 10, 2019 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of Doreen (nee Statler) Hilderley for over 69 years. Loving father of David (Patrice) Hilderley, Joanne (Boyd) Elliott and Gwen Card. Loved Grandpa of nine grandchildren and many great-grandchildren. Predeceased by...

Sep 7, 2019

KIPP, Jeffrey R.L.- Passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 7th, 2019, in his 59th year. Dear brother to Jenn Dawdry. Cherished uncle to Ryan (Molly) and great uncle to Kinsley and Jaxen. Predeceased by his parents Robert (1985) and Wilma (2002) Kipp, his brother-in-law Jeff (2006) Dawdry, and many aunts and uncles. Jeff will be missed by...

Sep 6, 2019

JONES, Margaret Ruth (nee Shively)- Passed away peacefully at L.H.S.C. University Hospital, London, on Friday, September 6th, 2019, in her 74th year. Beloved wife of the late Joseph Rea Jones. Loving mother of Joseph Bradley, Howard Daniel, and Frederick Michael (Melissa). Proud grandmother of Harpyr and Zoe. Dear sister-in-law to Hugh (Tony) Jones. Predeceased by her brother William Shively...

Sep 3, 2019

SKATER, Irene E. - Passed away with the love of her family and fur baby Sir Bailey by her side on Tuesday September 3, 2019 at Telfer Place, Paris and formerly of Drumbo in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Wilfred `Wilf`Skater (2004).  Dear mother of the late Wilfred, Thomas, Debbie (Dave) Beres, Randy (Ranai) and Sue...