Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Apr 19, 2024

Irene passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, at Woodingford Lodge Tillsonburg on Friday, April 19, 2024 in her 88th year.   She has been reunited with her beloved husband, Donald W. “Don” Dibble, who predeceased her in December 2009.   Loving mother of Donna Patience and her husband Robert of Thamesford, Bill Dibble and his wife Barbara of Ingersoll, and Jeff...

Apr 18, 2024

John William McKay, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2024, after a valiant battle with a long illness. Born on October 8, 1950, in Woodstock, Ontario, he was an alumnus of Ridgetown College, and had a lifelong passion for agriculture. John had a delightful habit...

Apr 17, 2024

It is with heavy hearts we announce the passing of Gordon James (Jim) Fordham on April 17, 2024 in his 91st year.  A hard working family man who leaves behind his beloved wife Doreen (nee Neabel), to whom he devoted every moment to her well-being, without fail.   Left to mourn also are his daughters Cheryl Grier, Lori Fordham (Ken),...

Apr 16, 2024

Asleep in Jesus.  Hazel I. Parker is resting in the arms of our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ.  Born on July 7, 1941 to Bob and Eugene Watson (nee Tayler), she left this world peacefully in her sleep on April 16, 2024.  Hazel was predeceased by her loving husband Douglas Parker.  She leaves behind a daughter, Bethe, and son...

Apr 16, 2024

Shirley M. Clark, a cherished soul known for her warmth and spirited love of life, passed away peacefully on April 16, 2024, at the age of 76 in Woodstock, Ontario. Born in Ingersoll, Ontario on April 11, 1948, Shirley's journey through life was one marked by joy, resilience, and an unwavering commitment to her loved ones.

Shirley's...

Apr 15, 2024

McCANN, Vija “Vicki”- Passed away peacefully at the Wildwood Care Centre, St. Marys on Monday, April 15th, 2024. Beloved wife of Gerald McCann, for 62 wonderful years. Loving mother of Kirk (Kim) and Trevor (Kim). Dear grandmother of Allysha (Nick), Kayla, Atija (Scott), and Spencer (Lexii) and great grandmother of Oliver. Vicki was an avid golfer and...

Apr 13, 2024

Rhea Katherine Becker, Passed away peacefully on April 13, 2024, in her 82nd year, in her hometown of Woodstock, Ontario—the same place where her story began on December 10, 1942. A beloved mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Rhea's warmth and kindness touched the lives of everyone around her. Rhea's life was one of commitment and passion, both to her...

Apr 9, 2024

Grace Marie Poole

May 23rd, 1935 to April 9th, 2024

Grace Marie Poole passed away peacefully with her family by her side after a brief illness on April 9th, 2024, at the Stratford General Hospital. True love and best friend of 58 years to Donald “Mike” Poole, who predeceased...

Apr 9, 2024

BIRTCH (nee Ross), Marjorie - Surrounded by her family at the Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, April 9, 2024. Marjorie Elizabeth Birtch of Woodstock in her 96th year. Beloved wife of the late Frank “Barney” Birtch (2009). Dear mother of Jean Smart and her husband Alan and Mark Birtch and his wife Karen. Loved grandmother of David Smart (Melissa), Dawn...

Apr 7, 2024

Richard passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday, April 7, 2024 in his 56th year.  He is survived by his children, Leslie Taylor-Lang (Adam), Jennifer Jones (Christopher) and Teylyn Jones, and their mother Kathy Metherell.  Proud Grandpa to Vann, Paisley and Margot.  Predeceased by his children Katelyn, Bryton and Dustin.  Son of the late Earl Jones (Terry) and Heather...

Apr 5, 2024

Jeremy Frederick Earl Pye, known affectionately as Jeremy to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2024, at the age of 40, in his hometown of Woodstock, Ontario—the same place where his story began on October 5, 1983.

Jeremy was a beloved son to his mother, Tina Keizer (Pye) and beloved grandson to Rosemary...

Apr 4, 2024

Donald Joseph James Holden (Don), passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, at the age of 77, in his hometown of Ingersoll, Ontario. Born on April 2, 1947, to the late George and Mary Holden (nee Scally), Don's life was one marked by devotion to his family.

Don's journey began in Ingersoll, where he was one of...

Apr 3, 2024

Francis “Keith” Walton, dearly loved husband, father, stepfather, grandfather and great-grandfather passed away Wednesday April 3, 2024 at the age of 93.  Left behind to mourn his passing are his beloved wife, Carol (nee Hartsell) of almost 47 years, his stepsons, Kevin (Mary Ellen) Rumble, and Kent (Christie) Rumble, and his daughter Cathryn Strom.  He will be greatly missed...

Apr 2, 2024

Brian Francis McCann, a cherished husband, father, brother, and friend, passed away at home in Blenheim, Ontario on April 2, 2024, at the age of 64.  Born in Saint John,  New Brunswick, Brian was a man of Scottish descent whose life journey brought him back to Canada on his own, after spending his childhood years in Scotland. He was...

Apr 2, 2024

Bertha Helen Bigney

January 27, 1929 - April 2, 2024

Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital, the angels carried Bertha home on Tuesday, April 2, 2024.

Bertha Helen (Morrison) Bigney was born January 27, 1929, in River John, Nova Scotia. A daughter of the late Charles Lewis and Ella Mae (Logan) Morrison. ...

Apr 1, 2024

RICKARD, Brian Stanley Following a courageous battle with cancer, Brian passed away peacefully at Sakura House on April 1 at age 79.

Dearly loved husband and best friend to Nancy Rickard (Philp) for 54 years.  Proud father of Derek (Chantal) and Brad (Heather).  Lovingly remembered by his grandchildren Maxime, Marisol, Hailey and Blake.

Dear brother...

Mar 31, 2024

On Sunday, March 31, 2024, in her 93rd year, the Lord in his wisdom called home his beloved daughter, Johanna Engelina DeWeerd.

Beloved wife of Tony DeWeerd, to whom she was married for almost 63 years. Dearly missed by her children Henrietta and Arnold Groeneweg, John and Nancy DeWeerd, Dave and Joanne DeWeerd, Carla and John Alblas,...

Mar 30, 2024

RHEA, Dave

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Dave on March 30, 2024, at the age of 67. Cherished husband of Marilyn Massey (Rhea) for over 30 years. Devoted Stepfather of Laurie Schell, Angie Schell, Leslie (Phil) Caskanette, and Kevin Schell (Jess). Beloved grandfather of Alicia, Jason, Erica, Alan, Katelyn, Jordan,...

Mar 29, 2024

Diana Marie Figg passed away peacefully on March 29, 2024, at the age of 72 in her hometown of Woodstock, Ontario. She was surrounded by family, friends, and a community whose lives she touched.

Born on April 14, 1951, to her loving parents, the late Ronald James Figg (2017) and Shirley Alice Figg (2013), Diana's life was...

Mar 29, 2024

"Absent from the body, present with the Lord." (2 Cor 5:8). This scripture captures Ed's faith and the comfort he found in the promise of eternal life.

Ed went to be present with his Lord on Friday, March 29, 2024. He is lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Doreen née Fligg and "his 4 girls",...