Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Jan 25, 2022

Nelson passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at the Woodstock General Hospital, surrounded by his loving family.

Born April 13, 1944, in Windsor, later, marrying the love of his life Lynn, Feburary 2, 1963.

Nelson’s goal was to live life to the fullest; to experience all things, including Whitewater rafting, parasailing, kayaking, go...

Jan 24, 2022

PIGGOTT, Howard - Of Innerkip passed away peacefully surrounded by his family at Woodstock General Hospital on Monday January 24th, 2022, at the age of 81. Beloved husband of Annabel Piggott (nee Renecker) married in 1968. Cherished father of Vicky (Rob) Legate of Ivanhoe, Daren and (Cindy) Piggott of Woodstock, Lori Piggott of Woodstock, Teena and (Ed)...

Jan 24, 2022

RIDDELL, Kathleen “Marie” (nee Matthews) – Passed away peacefully on January 24th, 2022 at Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock in her 89 year. Beloved wife of the late James Riddell (2017) and dear mother of the late Albert. Cherished Grandma of Patricia and Laurie and loving aunt to several nieces and nephews. Marie was greatly involved with her church and church...

Jan 24, 2022

BORSACK, Joel Harris- It is with great sadness that we the family of Joel announce his passing on Monday, January 24th, 2022, in his 52nd year. Cherished father of Gena (Aaron) Westberry, Pandora (Steven) Burns, Izabelle (Madisea) Zafeiri, and Marcus Burns. Adored grandpa of Michael and Leo. Loving brother to Michael Schine, and Millie Borsack. Joel will be lovingly...

Jan 24, 2022

WEARN, Ernest Norman – Passed away peacefully at Sakura House in Woodstock on Monday, January 24, 2022 in his 77th year.

Beloved husband of Marion Wearn. Loving father of Jeff (Leslie), Martin (Jennifer), and Matthew (Wendy). Forever remembered by his wonderful grandchildren Kendra (Adam), Michael (Emily), Xinya, Kyanna, Evie and Gabi. Ernie was a new great-grandfather to...

Jan 24, 2022

MURRAY, Janet “Jan” – Passed away at Sakura House, Woodstock on Monday January 24, 2022, in her 82nd year. Beloved wife of Edward “Ed” A. Murray for over 37 years. Dear stepmother to Annette (Steve Taplay) Murray, Chad (Erin) Murray and mother-in-law to Brenda Murray. Loving grandmother of Jessica, Mya, Wyatt, Tyler, Emma, Bailey, Shelby, Shane, Johnny, and great...

Jan 23, 2022

DeMelo, Joseph - Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, January 23, 2022 in his 69th year. Beloved husband of Pamela A. Stewart. Dear brother of Maria, Theresa, Johnny, and Tony. At Joe's request cremation has taken place and there will be no visitation or service. If desired, memorial contributions to the Canadian Diabetes Association or the...

Jan 21, 2022

Enzlin-VanMarrum, Janet (Jeltje) – Gone to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ at the Woodstock Hospital on Friday January 21, 2022, in her 92nd year. Beloved mother of Ralph Enzlin, Fritz Enzlin (Kathy Swinarchin), and Robert (Elisabeth) Enzlin. Cherished grandmother “Oma” to Marcia (Jeff), John (Rosie), Amy (Jamie), Tyler (Jenny), Brendon (Hillary), Brittany (Joel), Joshua (Natasha), Micah,...

Jan 21, 2022

Smeding Harmpje “Harma” (nee Jaspers)

Nov.4, 1936 - Jan. 21, 2022

Our Mom, Oma peacefully entered the presence of her Lord in London University Hospital.

Harma was born in Velsen, Netherlands and immigrated in 1957 to London, Ontario with our Dad Frank† (Folkert) Smeding.

Jan 20, 2022

DEICSICS, Tibor “Ted” – Passed away peacefully at University Hospital, London, on Thursday, January 20th, 2022, in his 86th year. Beloved husband of Joyce (nee Dickson) Dèicsics for over 60 years. Loved father of Kim (Vinton) Nedrick. Cherished Papa of Mark (Ashley), Devonne (Ashlee), Justyn, Tayjah, dearest and Greatest Papa to Amare, Ainsley, Maveryck and will be remembered by...

Jan 15, 2022

Carlo Ziraldo May 31, 1943 – January 15, 2022

Carlo James Ziraldo died January 15, 2022, he was 78. Born in Fagagna, Italy to Ivo and Emma Ziraldo. The family immigrated to Canada in the 50’s and settled in Woodstock, ON. Carlo started working at a young age in factories in Woodstock, including Paquette’s and Weldwood and...

Jan 15, 2022

Thornton, Carol Dianne (née Morris) – On January 15th, 2022, at her home in her 72nd year. Lifelong resident of Ingersoll. Beloved mother of Jay and Daughter-in-law Cheryl Thornton and devoted “Grammy Carol” to James and Owen (Thamesford). Mother of Brad Thornton and grandmother of Besmah and Jordan (Ingersoll). 27-year companion and best friend of Garry Bennett...

Jan 14, 2022

HOPPER, Marion Alberta (nee Redshaw)- Passed away peacefully at Caressant Care Nursing Home, Woodstock, on Friday January 14th, 2022, in her 91st year.   Beloved wife of Daniel William Hopper for over 66 years.  Loved mother of David (Jacqueline) Hopper, Dan (Mirella) Hopper and Greg (Joanne) Hopper.  Cherished grandmother of Amy (Matt), Kyle, Nicole (Dave), Matthew, Rikki (Brian), Randi (Dylan)...

Jan 14, 2022

Nunns, Verna Jean – Passed away peacefully on Friday, January 14, 2022, at the Woodstock Hospital in her 92nd year. Beloved wife of the late Donald Arthur Nunns (1992). Dear mother of Pamela Byrne and Jo-Anne Nunns. Cherished grandmother of Jonathan Byrne. Survived by her daughter-in-law Rita Nunns. Predeceased by her parents John and Emma Harrison, her son Donald...

Jan 14, 2022

Sturris, Derk Jan Bernard “John” - Our much loved husband, father and grandfather Derk Jan (John) Sturris passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on January 14, 2022 in his 79th year.

He was born in Varsseveld, Gelderland, Holland and immigrated to Canada in 1952 with his parents Bernard and Johanna (nee Toonk) Sturris along with...

Jan 13, 2022

On January 13th, 2022, Jennifer Lee Marshall was tragically taken from us after a short battle with health, and complications with her heart. That same heart touched more people than Jen ever knew.

Jen was a social butterfly. Everywhere she traveled, whether it be Paris, New Zealand or British Columbia, or the many cities she lived in,...

Jan 13, 2022

Douglas McLeod Symons

January 15, 1930 ~ January 13, 2022 (age 91)

Douglas McLeod Symons died peacefully in his sleep on January 13, 2022, two days shy of his 92nd birthday.

We were lucky to have him for so long, given his many death-defying stunts in early life—most famously at the age of...

Jan 12, 2022

WILSON, William “Bill” Harold – Passed away suddenly at his residence on Wednesday January 12th 2022.   William “Bill” Wilson of R.R.# 1 Beachville (Foldens) in his 88th year.  Beloved husband of Mary Isabella Wilson (nee Towle).  Loved father of Debbra (Rocky) Creel, Patricia Saunders, Christine Darmanin and Mark (Rose) Wilson.  Cherished grandfather of nine grandchildren and 13 great grandchildren. ...

Jan 12, 2022

MASTERS, Maisie (nee Dorward)- Maisie Craik (Dorward) Masters was born on February 19, 1921, in Windsor Ontario.  Maisie was the daughter of John and Ethel Dorward.

Very early in her life the Dorward’s moved to Woodstock and attended elementary school and Woodstock Collegiate Institute.

As WWII began Maisie joined the Women’s Army Corp and was...

Jan 11, 2022

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