Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Aug 21, 2023

Blackmore, Mildred Grace (nee Milner)  passed away on August 21, 2023 in her 98th year. Long time resident of the Oxford area. Beloved wife of the late Ronald Thomas Blackmore (2008). Dear mother of Leah (late Ken) Miller, Nancy and Frank Baer.  Loved grandmother of 10 grandchildren and 14 great grandchildren and 8 great great grandchildren.  Cremation took place...

Aug 20, 2023

Hazel Bernice Finch

Bernice passed away peacefully in her 85th year surrounded by family at Sakura House in Woodstock, Ontario, on August 20th, 2023.

Bernice was born in Stratford, Ontario, to Jack and Elva (nee Kelland) Finch on January 25th, 1939. She was the eldest of three children, and is survived by brothers...

Aug 19, 2023

Ilene Wakonig Tribute

Ilene Alberta Wakonig (Pike)

Passed away peacefully and suddenly on Saturday, August 19th, 2023 in her 85th year.

She is predeceased by her husband Egon (2016), her father Victor (1984), mother Irene (1973), brother Bruce Pike (2007) and sister Laura Smith (2011)

She leaves behind her sons Barry...

Aug 19, 2023

Forever treasured memories of

James "Jim" Frederick McLeod

February, 23, 1944 - August 19, 2023

James Frederick McLeod, in his 79th year, peacefully joined his Lord and Saviour on August 19, 2023. He was surrounded by loving family and friends who walked with him until the end and will...

Aug 13, 2023

Maria Regina Da Costa Pereira Pedrosa was born in Lavos, Portugal on May 28, 1924.  Regina passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 13, 2023 at Woodstock Hospital at the age of 99 years.  Predeceased by her beloved husband Jose Pedrosa in 2007, and her parents, Antonio Aleixo and Maria Da Conceicao Da Costa Pereira.

Loving mother of...

Aug 13, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Calum "Cal" Michie announce his passing on Sunday August 13, 2023 at the age of 70. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family after a short but difficult battle with ALS. He will be forever missed by his loving wife Lesley. He was fiercely proud of his...

Aug 12, 2023

Helen Kathleen Patience “Kay”

Passed away peacefully on August 12/23, surrounded by family at LHSC University Hospital. She was in her 98th year.  Kay is now reunited with her loving husband Howard (2017). She was the oldest of 5 girls and was born at home in Kintore on December 5, 1925, to Robert Calder and...

Aug 11, 2023

In the heart of the city, where the Thames River flowed,

Chrystal Margaret Anne Thompson, a loving spirit, glowed.

Born to Wilbert Thompson and Katherine Kilbourne, in London, Ontario's light,

On the eighth day of April, 1979, a star in their sight.

She shared her joy and laughter, with...

Aug 11, 2023

Gwen passed away peacefully with her daughters by her side on Friday, August 11, 2023,  at Woodstock Hospital at the age of 94.

Beloved wife of the late Jim Jamieson, who predeceased her in 2014.  Loving mother of Anne and Jim Macdonald,  late Tom (1994) and Sonja Jamieson and Katie Spence.

Proud Grandma of Jill...

Aug 11, 2023

John passed away in his 72nd year, surrounded by family at Victoria Hospital, London, ON.

Proud father of Shawn Rutkauskas (Kellie) and Tara Beacom (Brandon), and remembered by Debra Rutkauskas.

Beloved Life Partner of Barbara Dennis.

Survived by grandchildren, Ewan and Aidan Rutkauskas and Ronan and Auron Beacom.  Also survived by Barb’s children,...

Aug 9, 2023

Passed away peacefully on August 9, 2023 at 90 years of age. Loving husband of Trudy. Dear father of Jeske Overdevest, Pete (Jodi) Overdevest and Corien (Jim) Van Nes. Loving Opa of Mieka, Tim, Jodie, Ty, Lexi (Zach), Janeen, Mitch, Damy, Dylan, Sylvia, Breanna, Emma and Brent. Great Opa to Landon and Hadlee.

Cees is survived by...

Aug 8, 2023

passed away peacefully on August 8, 2023 at 93 years of age.

Predeceased by her husband William David ( 2009), her  daughter Susan Marshall (1989), and great grandson Gordon Daniel O' Rourke, sister Audrey McMullen, sister-in-laws Margaret Kelly and Louise Hume.

June is survived by her daughter Ann (Doug) Pelton, and 5 grandchildren and 9...

Aug 5, 2023

The last surviving member of her immediate family, our mom passed away on Saturday, August 5, 2023. Mom was born February 24, 1933 in Woodstock, Ontario. She was the youngest of 4 girls and 3 boys. Her father, John Asa Burton, born June 4, 1882, came to Woodstock from Greenspond, Newfoundland in 1916 and worked at the Eureka Foundry...

Aug 5, 2023

Cheryl Lynn Luescher, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and aunt, passed away peacefully on August 5, 2023, in her hometown of Woodstock, Ontario. Born on July 27, 1955, in the same town, Cheryl lived a life full of love, warmth, and creativity. Cheryl was the cherished wife of David "Dave" Luescher, with whom she shared many beautiful years...

Aug 3, 2023

William Orr Clark, fondly known as Bill to family and friends, passed away peacefully on August 3, 2023, in Woodstock, Ontario. Born on August 22, 1933, in Toronto, Ontario, Bill lived a full and meaningful life, touching the hearts of many with his kindness, humour and unwavering dedication to his family and profession. Bill's love story with his wife...

Aug 1, 2023

SNAREY, Donald George – Passed away peacefully with his family by his side at Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, August 1, 2023 at the age of 75.  Reunited with his beloved wife of 51 years, Judith (Judie) Eileen Snarey (nee McCutchen), who predeceased him on October 19, 2022.  Loved father of Mark Snarey, Kristy O’Neal (Bob Schmidt) and Stephanie Fraraccio...

Aug 1, 2023

WERKEMA – “Come to me, all you who are weary and burdened, and I will give you rest.” (Matthew 11:28).   Peacefully at home on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Klaas Jan (John) Werkema passed to his Heavenly Father’s glory.  Beloved husband of the late Catharina Werkema (nee Meyer) 2009, Predeceased by an infant daughter 1953.  Loving father of Frank and...

Jul 30, 2023

Margaret “Jeanette” Box, 96, of Woodstock, died peacefully surrounded by family at Chelsey Park Long Term Care, London on Sunday, July 30, 2023.

Dear mother of her two daughters  Barbara Box (Stephen Giuliano) of Algonquin Highlands  and Margaret Campbell (Brian) of Belmont. Step-grandmother to Heather Campbell of Bracebridge and great- grandmother of Everleigh.  Predeceased by her loving...

Jul 29, 2023

VANDERHEIDE, Tracey L. – Passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, July 29, 2023, in her 52nd year. Beloved mother to Tyler (Sam) Scott. Cherished grandmother to Kylie and Blake. Loved sister of Doug (Cathy) Caughill and Judy (Greg) Visser. Loving partner of Dave Bergman. Predeceased by her parents, Joy Berge and Allen Caughill. Tracey is also survived...