Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Carol Docherty

May 24, 2019

DOCHERTY, Carol- Passed away at London Health Sciences Centre (University Campus) on Friday May 24th 2019.  Carol Docherty (nee Conlan) of Woodstock in her 73rd year.  Beloved wife of the late Henry B.H. Docherty (2003).  Dear mother of Sharon Docherty and Gary (Jen Brett) Docherty.  Cherished grandmother of Ashley, Ainsley, Andrew and Roan.  Dear sister of Anne (Billy) Hughes...

John Kowalyshyn

May 24, 2019

KOWALYSHYN, John – Passed away peacefully on May 24th, 2019, in his 85th year. Beloved husband of Jane for 27 years. Loving father of Kelly (Rob) Shackelton and Darcy Kowalyshyn (Dennis). Proud Gee-Gee of Robbie (Rebecca) and Christopher Shackelton and Devin Netzlaw. Predeceased by his wife Donna (1990) and his sister Helen (Willy) (2017). Son-in-law of Dora Gover. Brother-in-law...

Marjorie Bernice Miller

May 23, 2019

MILLER, Marjorie Bernice. – Passed away peacefully at St. Joseph Life Care Centre in Brantford, Ontario on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in her 91 st year. Marjorie is predeceased by her cherished husband Donald Miller (2016) of 67 years. Lovingly remembered by her daughters Roberta “Bobbi” Van Wagner and Denise (Mark) Connor. Forever loved by her...

Alan "Jack" John Homer

May 23, 2019

HOMER, Alan John “Jack” – Passed away at Woodstock Hospital on Thursday, May 23, 2019 in his 77th year.  Beloved husband of Marjorie (nee Gabel).  Loving father of Brad (Janice) Homer, Todd (Tammy) Homer, and Shelly Redman.  Cherished grandfather of Kyle, Ryan, Matthew, Andy, and Liam.  Dear brother of Myrna O’Leary.  Also survived by his nieces and nephews.  Predeceased...

Cameron Stewart Linnell

May 23, 2019

LINNELL, Cameron Stewart - After struggling with dementia, Cam went to be with his Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ, on Thursday May 23, 2019 at the University Hospital, London, in his 86th year.  Beloved husband of Jennie (nee Flim) Linnell. Dear father of Greg Linnell, of Kitchener and Grant (Cathy) Linnell of London. Loving grandfather of David, Julie, and...

Perry Eugene Cartmale

May 22, 2019

CARTMALE, Perry – It is with great sadness that the family announces his peaceful passing on Wednesday May 22, 2019 at the Woodstock Hospital at the age of 76 years. Son of the late Cora (1993) and Ron (1999) Cartmale. Cherished father of Vickie (Darrell) Logan and loved Papa of Robynne Logan. Dear friend of Bev Cartmale. Remembered by...

Mary Grace (Grevers) Griffith

May 20, 2019

GRIFFITH, Mary (nee Grevers) - Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Monday May 20, 2019 in her 67th year. Beloved wife of the late Carl "Al" Griffith (2015). Cherished daughter of the late John and Diane (nee Ruessink) Grevers. Dear sister of Henry (Nancy) Grevers, Grace (late Harry) Schipper, Bernice (Tim) Bentum and Ingrid (Bill) Los. Loved daughter-in-law...

Richard "Rick" John Metcalfe

May 20, 2019

METCALFE, Richard John (Rick) - In his 68th year, on May 20, 2019, with his family by his side at Woodstock Hospital. Beloved husband of Mary (Kilbourne) and loving father of Jackie. Dear son of Dory Elliott of Woodstock and the late Jack Metcalfe (1972). Fondly remembered by his sister Wendy and her husband, John Prince...

Margaret Marie Byrnes

May 19, 2019

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When: Friday, May 24th, 2019 1:00pm - 2:00pm Location: Brock and Visser Funeral Home Address: 845 Devonshire Ave. WOODSTOCK, ON

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When: Friday, May 24th, 2019 2:00pm Location: Brock and Visser Funeral Home Address: 845 Devonshire Ave. WOODSTOCK, ON

Sara Marie Hogg

May 18, 2019

Sara Marie (Taylor)- Passed away peacefully at the Elmwood Place Nursing Home on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 in her 63rd year. Beloved wife of the late Bruce Hogg (2017). Loving mother of Sandy (Chris) Shoebottom, Jackie Hoffman (Pete McDonald). Cherished grandmother of Bailey, Kaila, Justin, Annabella, Lola, and Darla. Dear sister of Sharon (Al) Bourgeois and Carol Barlow. Proud...

Jacob Letkeman

May 18, 2019

LETKEMAN, Jacob - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the University Hospital in London, on Saturday, May 18th, 2019 in his 71st year. Dear father to Jacob (Jennie), Mary Dygos, Sue (Kyle) Cooper, Henry (Sonya), Abe (Georgie), Tina (Richard) Willson and Martha (Brian) Shupe. Beloved brother of Helen Klassen. Grandfather of 23 grandchildren. Predeceased by his...

Violet Jean Hird

May 16, 2019

HIRD, Violet "Vi"- Passed at Woodstock Hospital on Thursday, May 16th, 2019, in her 84th year. Born January 11th, 1936 in Otterville, Ontario, she spent the majority of her years living and working in Woodstock. Vi will be missed by her Son Paul Hird of Stokes Bay and his children, Jason Hird of Ladysmith, BC, Jennifer Loft (Ryan) of Woodstock,...

Robert Sherwin Watt

May 15, 2019

WATT, Robert S. - Passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family, at the Woodstock Hospital, on Wednesday, May 15th, 2019 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of the late Kathleen Watt (2014) for over 63years. Dear father of David Watt, Bonnie (Charles) Thorndyke, Doug (Jane) Watt, Helen Watt, Lori (Derrick) Stormink, Ron (Connie) Watt and Donna Watt. Bob...

James Edward Murray

May 14, 2019

Murray, James Edward - peacefully on May 14, 2019 at Parkhill Chartwell Nursing Home in his 93rd year. Loving husband of Eleanor Davies (2003). Dear father of Susan Muir (Ken), Nancy McLean, Janice Fitt (2003), and Pamela Murray. Grandpa to 10 grandchildren. A private graveside service to be held on May 16, 2019 at St. Andrews Cemetery, Thamesford. If...

Ronald Earl Callin

May 13, 2019

CALLIN, Ronald Earl - Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on May 13th, 2019 in his 83rd year. Beloved husband of the Carrol Callin for over 40 years. Loving father of Darleen (Keith) Drynan, Brenda Callin and Teena (Keith) McCulloch. Cherished grandfather of Shannon, Corey, Amanda and Mathew. Dear brother of Yvone. Ron will also be missed by several neices...

Michael Terrance Bennett

May 12, 2019

Bennett, Michael Terrance - Passed away suddenly on Sunday, May 12th, at 37 years of age. Beloved fiancé of Danielle Patterson. Loving father of his son, Cole and expected daughter, Klein. Cherished son of Terry and Theresa Bennett. Adored by his brothers, twin Matthew Bennett, wife Urszula and brother Mark Bennett. Proud uncle of Cruz and Brady. Loved son-in-law of...

Barbara Anne Dobson

May 12, 2019

Dobson, Barbara Anne (Nee Houlton) - Passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 12th in her 78th year. Loving sister of David (Sue) and Neil Houlton, and beloved mother of Kurtis Dobson and Shelley (Rob) Shongut. Grandmother to Megan and Stephanie Shongut. Daughter of Henry and Winnifred (Nee Thurlow) Houlton, who she is predeceased by. A celebration of life will be...

Isabelle Vining (Snetsinger) Varnum

May 11, 2019

VARNUM, Isabelle V. (Nee Snetsinger) 1921-2019 It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our dear aunt Isabelle Varnum on Saturday May 11th, 2019, at Alexandra Hospital in Ingersoll, at 97 years of age. Beloved wife of the late Arthur Varnum (1990). Predeceased by her parents Andrew and Rena (nee Brown) Snetsinger, her brother John (2010)...

Merna Frances (Balcom) Beam

May 11, 2019

Beam, Merna Frances (Nee Balcom) - Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Saturday May 11th, 2019, in her 96th. Loving mother of Donald Beam of Guelph, Ontario and Karen Clingo of Bayfield, Ontario. Dear grandmother of Jonathan Beam of Brooklin, Ontario, Jennifer Beam of Stouffville, Ontario, and Keith and Shelly Clingo of Kitchener, Ontario. Predeceased by her parents Malcom...

Dorothy Ellen (Wright) Racknor

May 11, 2019

RACKNOR, Dorothy Ellen- It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Mom, grandma and GG, on Saturday May 11th 2019 at St. Marys Memorial Hospital. Dorothy Racknor (nee Wright) of St. Pauls Ontario in her 91st year. She was born near Ridgetown, Ontario to John and Laura (nee Mallott) Wright. She lived many years in Ridgetown, Chatham,...