Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Jun 22, 2022

SMALL, Katharine Eva – Passed away at VON Sakura House on Wednesday June 22, 2022.  Kay Small (nee Guth) of Woodstock in her 86th year.   Beloved wife of the late Harvey Clarence Small (2020).  Dear mother of Linda Lou (Joseph) Steffler and Ken (Betsy) Small. Loving grandmother of Kimberly (Josh) Hawthorne, Laura (Cory) Honeywood, Bradley Small, Katie (Jon Scalisi)...

Jun 22, 2022

Wall, Hendrik “Hank” – Born in The Netherlands to George and Marie Wall, he passed away peacefully at his home in Port Stanley (Ontario), on 22 June at the age of 78. Loving husband of Linda (née Hana, Janisse) for nearly 10 years. Cherished father of Kevin Wall (Edit Vajda) and Danielle Wall. Proud grandfather of Erika...

Jun 21, 2022

DANIEL, Ian Charles – Of London, ON. Passed suddenly near Straffordville on Tuesday June 21, 2022, in a motorcycle accident (doing what he loved most) in his 43rd year. Beloved best friend and longtime boyfriend of Jess Stewart, her mother Laurie (Ron) Dunn, and her sister Krista (Lyle) Flaman. Cherished son of Sharon and the late Joe Daniel of...

Jun 21, 2022

SEKERA, Hildegard – Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, June 21st   2022.  Hilda Sekera (nee Rosler) of Woodstock in her 99th year.  Beloved wife of the late Stephan Sekera (1988).  Loved mother of Peter (Jasmine Figueira) Sekera and Rosemary (Mike) Tuns.   Cherished grandmother of Kevin (Nicole) Tuns, Jennifer (Kyle) Bender, Martin (Hayley) Sekera,  Alison (Heath Gibson) Sekera...

Jun 21, 2022

William “Bill” Russell Fleming Bill Fleming passed away at Victoria Hospital on Tuesday June 21, 2022 at the age of 75. Loved husband of Janet (nee Barrie) for 45 years. Father of Russell (Wendy), Barrie, Rebecca (Nick). Proud Grandpa of Bryer, Liam, Emmy, James, and Zoey. Brother to Marjorie Adams, Jean (Lew) Roberts, Dorothy (Bob) Garfat, Jamie (Marilyn) Fleming,...

Jun 21, 2022

Oostenbrug, Fryke Velstra-

It is with gratitude for a life well lived that we announce the death of our mom, Nana, Great Nana, aunt of many nieces and nephews in Holland and Canada, and treasured friend of many.

Fryke Velstra Oostenbrug died June 21, 2022, at the age of 97 at...

Jun 20, 2022

Dafoe, Bertha Jane (née Bright) -Passed away peacefully at home, with her family by her side, on Monday. June 20th, 2022 in her 89th year. Beloved wife of the late Douglas Dafoe (1990). Cherished partner of Allan Gunn. Much loved by her sister Pat (late Don) Arsenault and her 2 children who she thought of as grandchildren....

Jun 20, 2022

McLEOD, KATHLEEN Rebecca – Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Monday, June 20, 2022, in her 91st year. Loved wife of the late Walter Frank McLeod (1982). Beloved mother of Lynda Johnston (the late Lewis Paul), Barry McLeod, Jean McLeod, Roger (Angie) McLeod, Floyd (Denna) McLeod and Gail Henry. Kathleen will be missed by her 20 grandchildren, 15...

Jun 19, 2022

DECOOPMAN, Stephen James - Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday June 19, 2022, in his 51st year. Beloved husband of Jenny O’Neill. Loving father of Wendy (Steve) Tupper. Cherished grandfather of Faithlyn, Maddison, Timothy, and Connor. Loved son of Jerry and Bonnie Decoopman and son-in-law of John and Ellen O’Neill. Dear brother of Jamie Decoopman, Amanda Westrop...

Jun 18, 2022

Family of the late Jim Watson would like to invite family and friends to a Celebration of Life on Sunday, July 10th, 2022 from 2- 5 pm. at 153 Blandford Street  Innerkip, ON  N0J 1M0

Watson, Norman James “Jim” – Passed away suddenly but peacefully on June 18th, 2022, Norman James “Jim” Watson, 73, at...

Jun 18, 2022

McArthur, Kyle – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Saturday June 18th, 2022, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of the late Leota McArthur (nee Mackie) who was his wife for 63 years. Loving father of Tony (Karen) McArthur and Cindy (Roger) Littlejohns. Cherished grandfather of Toni (Derek) Truelove and beloved great grandpa to Kelton and Landon....

Jun 16, 2022

Truman, Helen -  In her 96th year passed away with family by her side at the Woodstock General Hospital on June 16, 2022.  Beloved wife of Alvin Truman who predeceased her in January 2003.  Eldest child of Fred and Ruby Allin.  Sister to Harry Allin, Shirley (Leroy) Lowes and predeceased by brother Arthur Allin and sister Pauline...

Jun 15, 2022

SMITH, Mary Ann (nee Tuffnail) – Passed away peacefully at Secord Trails, Ingersoll, on Wednesday, June 15th, 2022, in her 77th year. Beloved wife of the late Gerry Smith. Loving mother of Wayne (Deb) Wauthier (2018), Tim (Laura) Wauthier. Dear grandmother of Ashley (Steve Strati) Wauthier and Evan Wauthier. Great grandmother of Nicholas and Zachary Strati. Mary...

Jun 15, 2022

JULIAN, Diane Marie – Passed away peacefully with the love of family by her side on Wednesday June 15th, 2022, at Woodingford Lodge in Woodstock. Much loved mother of Ted (Jenn) Julian and Katie Julian. Beloved sister of Richard (late Susan) Demarse, Michelle (Joe) Pepe and Jeanne (aka Zsa Zsa) Demarse (Andrea Smith). Beloved grandmother of Lucy, Rick, Julia...

Jun 15, 2022

WARD, David John - 83, of Woodstock, Ontario, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 15th while at the Woodstock hospital after being diagnosed with Lymphoma. David graduated from Western University in London, Ontario, and went on to become one of the most popular, admired, and inspirational teachers at the Dryden High School. He traveled the world with...

Jun 15, 2022

Madore, Peter - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Peter Madore of Woodstock, Ontario, who passed away peacefully on June 15, 2022, following a brief battle with cancer. Peter was 83 and exited bravely, and with dignity. He was a devoted husband for 57 years to Mae Madore (Kyte) and father to...

Jun 14, 2022

Thérèse Marie Annette Blain (née Aubin) – Passed away peacefully on Tuesday June 14, 2022 in her 96th year. She was born May 7, 1927 in Hull Quebec the 3rd oldest of seven children. Beloved wife of over 61 years to the late Joseph Valmire Aimé Blain (2017). Lovingly remembered by her children Isabelle (Glen) Shenton, Marie...

Jun 14, 2022

STRICKLER, “Susie” Ruth Ann – Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday June 14, 2022, in her 85th year, Beloved wife of James “Jim” A. Strickler for over 64 years. Loving mother of Laurie (Greg) Brodhagen, Richard (Julie) Strickler, James W. Strickler, David (Stacey) Strickler, Jennifer (Ron) Zandbergen and Chris (Marian) Strickler. Cherished grandmother to seventeen grandchildren and...

Jun 13, 2022

Totten, Paul Derrick – Passed away suddenly on Monday, June 13th, 2022 in his 55th year. Beloved son of Joan and the late Ron Totten (2019). Cherished father of Emily (Harmon) James, and Shelby (Brandon) Clark. Proud grandfather of Luna and Grayson. Dear brother of Scott (Barb) Totten, Susan (Steve) Cole and Mark Totten. Lovingly remembered by...

Jun 11, 2022

FRASER, Joyce Olive (nee Douglas) - Passed away peacefully at Caressant Care, Courtland, on Saturday, June 11th, 2022, in her 98th year. Beloved wife of the late George Fraser (2008). Loving stepmother of Susan (Del) Campbell, and devoted mother of Gary (Debbie) Fraser, Janice (Terry) Mattson, Donna (David) Fraser, and Alexander (Leslie) Fraser. Cherished grandmother of 14 and...