Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

May 17, 2022

STOUWDAM, Marinus- Passed away suddenly at the Woodstock Hospital on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022, in his 54th year. Loved husband of Katherine “Katie” Stouwdam (nee Pelton) and proud father to his girls, Danika and Alieda. Dear son of Eef and the late Helmig Stouwdam, and son-in-law of Dohn and the late Joanne Pelton. Cherished brother of Jan...

May 17, 2022

Martin, Jo-Ann – Peacefully at Wildwood Care Centre on Tuesday, May 17th, 2022, Jo-Ann Marie Martin (nee Henderson) passed away in her 47th year.  She was the beloved daughter of Jim “Herm” (2017) and Donna Henderson.  Sister of Ken (Michelle) Henderson. Aunt to Ashley (Nick) and Kenny Henderson. Niece to Cameron and Flo Black, Ruth Day (2021), Ron Henderson...

May 15, 2022

MacKay, William “Bill” Allen – Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday May 15, 2022, in his 88th year. Beloved husband of the late Hilda (nee Campbell) MacKay (2005). Loving father of Ann (John) Shewchuk, Marg Gatenby, and Lynn MacKay (Mike Bloom). Cherished grandfather of Chris (Mandy), Sarah (Paul), Cheryl, Jeff (Tasha), Derek, Ryan, Nick, Emily, and great...

May 13, 2022

JOHNSTON, Susan A. – Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Friday May 13, 2022, in her 64th year. Beloved wife of the late James “Jim” Johnston. Loving mother of Chris Levesque (Catherine Folton) and cherished grandmother of Leah Dalton, Bailey Dalton, Nick Levesque, and Shyanne Levesque. Dear sister of Al Levesque, June Morrison, Julie (Gary) Levesque, Stephanie Levesque,...

May 13, 2022

March 22nd, 1929 - May 13th, 2022

CAMPBELL (Perry), Elizabeth “Beth” Muriel – passed away peacefully at peopleCare, Tavistock, on Friday, May 13, 2022, in her 94th year. Formerly of Woodstock and Embro. Beloved wife of the late Bill (2000). Predeceased by her parents Bert and Hilda Perry and brother John (2018). Dear sister-in-law to Betty Perry....

May 12, 2022

Sales, Larry - Peacefully at Sakura House Larry (Lawrence) Arthur Sales went to be with Jesus with his wife at his side, early Thursday morning, May 12, 2022. Proud father and grandfather of Brad & Darda Sales (Dezmin-Peter, Maclyn, Quinlyn) and Emily & Nathan Mol (Andrew, Sierra). Survived by his wife of 43 years Sylvia (nee Barrie)....

May 11, 2022

Embury, Ada Madalene (April 20, 1921-May 11, 2022)

Ada Madalene passed away peacefully at home, The Maples Home for Seniors, Tavistock on Wednesday May 11, 2022 at the age of 101 years.

Daughter of the late Alexander Lapier and Ella Mae (Lapier) Tucker.

Ada is survived by daughter Myrna Perrin, grandson...

May 11, 2022

Willey Dow BA, B.Ed, OCT, MA –

September 5th, 1978 – May 11th, 2022.  It is with the deepest grief that we announce the death of our only child, our son Willey Aramis Buchanan Dow. Willey is survived by his parents Graham and Alice Dow (Robinson) and his beautiful and loving wife Chelsea Dow (Vaters). There will...

May 11, 2022

WARDELL,  Marlene J. (1938-2022)- It is with heavy hearts that the family announce her passing at Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 surrounded by the love of her children and grandchildren. Beloved wife of the late Joseph E. Wardell (1974). Loving mother to Debbie DeGraaf (Mark Plewes), Kim de Graaf (David) and Brenda Brown (Howie). Cherished grandmother of...

May 11, 2022

TURNBULL,  Sheila P. - Passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock on May 11, 2022 in her 72nd  year. Predeceased by husband John (2014). Leaves behind devoted daughters Kim, Tanya (Eric), and Stephanie (Steve). Lived every moment of the last two years for her impossibly adorable grandson, Liam. Survived by sisters Verna (Doug), Ina (Dave), and Sharon (George); brothers...

May 11, 2022

Hendrik (Henk) IJsselstein - Passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Home on Wednesday, May 11th in the early morning. Henk celebrated his 71st birthday on April 21, 2022. Beloved Husband of Hendrika (Hetty) Ijsselstein. Loved Father of Andrea and Evelyn (Jarred.) Cherished and Proud Opa of Zackary, Avery and Xavier. Brother of Ineke (Jan), Rokus (Hieta) and...

May 9, 2022

COOMBER, Larry Albert- Passed away at Sakura House at the age of 80 on May 9th, 2022. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Dorothy (nee Musselman). Father to Cheryl of London and Russell (Nadine) of Woodstock. Grandfather to Abbey of Toronto and Olivia of Woodstock. Brother of Dave (Stella) and Nancy (Jim Tonner). Larry loved his...

May 7, 2022

FORBES, Ross Hunter – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Saturday, May 7th, 2022, in his 80th year. Beloved husband of Una for 34 years. Devoted father of Derek (Angie), John (Racheal), Jason and Victoria (Steven). Dear brother of Barbara (Len) Boychuk. Cherished grandfather of Jeremy, Alexandria, and Brianna. Proud great grandfather of Carrie and...

May 6, 2022

A Celebration of Life will be held at Charles Dickens, 505 Dundas St, Woodstock, on Saturday June 18th, 2022 from 11:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Pawsey, Leslie Norman – Passed away peacefully, with his family by his side, on Friday, May 6th, 2022, at the Woodstock Hospital in his 86th year. Cherished husband of Frances....

May 6, 2022

Lindsay, Gerald Leroy - Gerald’s family sadly announces his sudden passing on May 6, 2022, at Kensington Village at the age of 93.  Gerald has headed off to dance with his two favorite ladies.  He is predeceased by his first wife Betty Lindsay (McIver, 2008) and his second wife Ena (Patterson, 2020), and his younger brother Ken...

May 6, 2022

TOMKINS, Thelma Zetta (nee Spence) -  Passed away peacefully surrounded by her loved ones at V.O.N. Sakura House, on Friday, May 6th, 2022 in her 60th  year. Beloved wife of Blair Tomkins for nearly 35 years. Loving mother of Pam (Quentin) Hopkins, Andrea (Adam St. Denis) Lagace, Adam (Melissa) Bujold, Crystal Tomkins, and Michael (Stephanie) Tomkins. Cherished grandmother of...

May 4, 2022

Peacefully and surrounded by his family, Harvey Clarence Silverthorn, in his 73rd year passed away at the Woodstock Hospital after a short battle with cancer on May 4, 2022.  Beloved husband of 45 years to Marion (Chesney).  Proud father of Adam (Laurie) and Becky (Kobi).  Cherished and proud grandfather of Harper and Isla.  Brother of Lois (John) Diakun and...

May 1, 2022

DELINE, Keith - It is with profound sadness that we announce the sudden passing of Keith (Joe) Frank Deline Jr on May 1st in his 83rd year.  Loving husband of Sharon for 35 years, dedicated father to Kelly Deline (David, Daryl), Tina Wolak (Chris), and Tracey Deline (Galen).  Predeceased by step son Ken Schlimme in 2017.  Survived by sister-in-law...

May 1, 2022

WILSON, Winnifred “Winnie” (nee Root)- Passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge, Ingersoll, on Sunday, May 1st, 2022, in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late J. David Wilson (2007). Loving mother of Nancy (Ted) Cripps, Lori (Tom) Bruce, and Joe Wilson, and mother-in-law of Glen Farrell. Cherished grandmother of David (Cathy), Steven (Joann), Kim, Matthew, Rebecca (Colin), Jason...

Apr 30, 2022

BUTCHER, Doris Marguerite (nee Hambly)

Doris (Dorie as she was affectionately known to friends and family) passed away peacefully at Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock on Saturday, April 30, 2022, surrounded by her family.  She was the beloved wife of Carl for 68 years; and loving mother of Jennifer Butcher, and Jim (Karen) Butcher.