Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Feb 3, 2022

BALL, Watson L. – Passed away peacefully at Sakura House Hospice on Thursday, February 3, 2022, in his 87th year. Beloved husband of Margaret E. (nee Ludington) Ball for over 65 years. Loving father of Jeffery Ball, John (Ellen) Ball, and Murray (Jenny) Ball. Cherished grandfather of Sarah, Rachel (Andrew), Adam (Dee), Rose (Cameron), Matthew,...

Feb 3, 2022

VERNOOY (nee McMillan), Betty K. – Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Thursday February 3, 2022, in her 81st  year. Beloved wife of Nick Vernooy for over 51 years. Loving mother of Brad (Deanna) Vernooy and Larry (Deborah) Vernooy.  Cherished Oma of Nicholaas, Victoria (Colin) Window, Dennis (Joyce Lund) MacAloney and Sheri (Alex) Piggott. Dear sister of Carol...

Feb 2, 2022

PINGLE, Donna Ann (nee Speirs) – Passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday February 2, 2022, in her 88th year. Beloved wife of Bruce Pingle for over 65 years. Loving mother to Stephen (Louise) Pingle, Michael Pingle, Laura (Tim) Wauthier, and Heather (Marty) Ditchfield. Cherished grandmother of Daniel, Lisa, Ashley, Evan, Lukas, Sarah and great grandmother to Nicholas...

Feb 1, 2022

BRYDGES, Jacklyn (nee Norman) - Passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 1st, 2022, at the age of 65. Loving mother of Billy Brydges and Ashley (Amie) Brydges. Dear sister to Stan (Karen) Norman, Mark Norman, and Christy Beckhoff, and aunt to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her parents John Norman and Joyce...

Feb 1, 2022

BROOKS, John Wayne- Passed away suddenly at his home on Tuesday February 1st, 2022.  Wayne Brooks of Woodstock in his 71st year.  Beloved husband of over 50 years to Sharon Anne Brooks (nee Chilvers).  Loved father of Michelle Brooks and Brenda (Aaron Webster) Carrothers.  Cherished grandpa to Meggyn (Taylor), Kelcie (Devon), Justin (Gen), Carly (Walker), Cole (Rachel), Andrew (Jordyn)...

Jan 30, 2022

Kenneth Bernard Bankes

It is with great sadness we say farewell to Ken Bankes on Jan. 30th, 2022, after a long struggle with Huntington’s. Ken was born in Woodstock and lived most of his young life in Ingersoll. He was born Jan 11, 1968, to Ken and Theresa Bankes (both deceased). Ken was second born and had...

Jan 27, 2022

KNOTT, Elizabeth Marie “Betty” - After a long battle with Alzheimer’s our dear Mom, Betty Knott (Donaldson) of Caressant Care, Woodstock, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022.  We rejoice knowing Mom is now with our Dad, (Leslie Knott, 2016), the love of her life throughout their 59 years of marriage.  She was the most amazing...

Jan 27, 2022

VALCKE, Raymonda Maria - January 27th, 2022 at The Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital, in her 90th year. Beloved wife of the late Willy Valcke (2021) and dear mother of Dirk (Linda) Boudry and stepdaughters Cathy D’Amico (Paul), and Debbie (Terry) Deroo and their children.  Dear sister of Godelieve Clarisse (Marcel - deceased) Clarisse and loving aunt to...

Jan 27, 2022

Meloche, Terrance Robert Ret. R.C.N. Command Chief Passed away , with his heart full of love from those who were dear to him , at Victoria Hospital in London, Ontario on Thursday, January 27, 2022 in his 74th year.

Terry was the beloved husband and partner to his late wife Ann Keeley-Meloche (2020) for over...

Jan 27, 2022

LANGILLE, Walter - It is with heavy hearts the family of Walter David Langille announces his peaceful passing on January 27th, at Woodingford Lodge Nursing Home with his wife and family by his side. He is survived by his loving wife Alice, 6 children, he would say 11; Dave (Carol Carver), Heather Werby (Dan), Marilyn Denby (Don) Carol Holman...

Jan 26, 2022

GAMBLE, Shirley Marion -  Peacefully at her residence at Caressant Care Retirement Home , Courtland on Wednesday January 26th 2022.  Shirley M. Gamble (nee  Corbett) formerly of Woodstock in her 98th year.   Beloved wife of the late Wyatt L. Gamble.  Loved mother of Susan (Pete) Gamble and the late Pat Gamble.  Also survived by several nieces and nephews.  Predeceased...

Jan 26, 2022

McGillis, Patricia Ann (née Hanlon) – Passed away peacefully at St. Peter’s Hospital, Hamilton, on Wednesday, January 26, 2022. Beloved wife of the late Peter McGillis (2005). Loving mother of Tamara (David) Sargent of Woodstock, Kelli (David) Lenarduzzi of Ancaster, and Krista (James) O’Reilly of Fonthill. Cherished grandmother of Ryan, Evan, Andrew, Emily Rose, and Daniel, and great-grandmother of...

Jan 26, 2022

GOODBUN, Robert Douglas - It is with much regret and deep sorrow that the family of R. Douglas Goodbun announce his passing on Wednesday, January 26th, 2022. He passed at VON Sakura House with his family beside him. Doug was born in Russell, Manitoba on June 14, 1936, the eldest child of John and Catharine. He took all of...

Jan 25, 2022

An obituary is not available at this time for Joseph Stanley Kokoszka. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

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...