Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

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",...

Mar 27, 2024

Susan Lynn Ford (nee Schlieman), affectionately known as Sue, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family on March 27, 2024, in Woodstock, at the age of 70.  Sue's life was marked by her loving nature, thoughtful gestures, and creative spirit. Sue was the beloved wife of Rick, with whom she recently celebrated 50 years of marriage—a testament to their enduring...

Mar 25, 2024

Mary passed away quietly at Woodstock Hospital on Monday, March 25, 2024 at the age of 84 years. Predeceased by her beloved husband, David in 2009. Dear mother of George Tait (Debbie) of Woodstock, Brenda Hibbert (John) of St. Mary's and Beverley Marple (Robert) of Chatham.  Proud grandmother of Tonya, Nicholas, Kandy, David, Daniel, Ryan, Georgie, D.J. and Lindsey,...

Mar 25, 2024

On Monday, March 25, 2024, the world lost a strong, supportive, giving person.  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Cheryl Wood in her 61st year.

Wonderfully devoted to her children Christine (Ian) and Adam (Stacey).  She delighted in her role as Nana to Benny and Keltie.

Sister and friend to...

Mar 23, 2024

Keith passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at the age of 82 years.  Keith was predeceased by his beloved wife, Dorothy Helen(nee Pember) in 2008.   Dear father of William Joseph “Bill” Armstrong (Susan Roberts) of Matheson, ON and David Parking Armstrong (Jennifer Murray), John Andrew ”Andy” Armstrong (Cathy) and James Edward “Jamie” Armstrong, all of...

Mar 22, 2024

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James Thomas Horsburgh, a loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Born on September 26, 1941, in Motherwell, Scotland. James passed peacefully with his children at his side on March 22, 2024, in Woodstock, Ontario. James is survived by his loving wife, Jean Wright (and her children). Survived by...

Mar 20, 2024

Robert Scott Bembridge, known affectionately as Scott, passed away on March 20, 2024, at the age of 55, in Woodstock, ON, due to complications from several strokes. Born on May 30, 1967, in Niagara Falls, ON, Scott was a man whose optimism, creativity, and friendliness touched all who knew him.

Scott dedicated his life to the construction...

Mar 20, 2024

Richard Arthur Gray (86) of Woodstock Ontario passed away March 20, 2024 (1937-2024)

Known as Dick to his many friends and coworkers, he had a long and distinguished career in journalism. Beginning in radio in the late 50s, Dick became a reporter at CHCH TV in Hamilton in the early 60s and subsequently News Director, a position...

Mar 19, 2024

Jean ‘Marie’ Thornton

July 11, 1928 - March 19, 2024

Jean ‘Marie’ Thornton nee Manning of Woodstock, ON and most recently Secord Trails in Ingersoll died in her 96th year.  Predeceased by her loving husband Ronald Masson Thornton (2006).  Marie was the loving mother of the late Patricia Ann (infant), Ronald ‘Gary’ (2018), Jon Stephen...