Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Aug 26, 2021

NEARY, Robert J. – Born on Bell Island, Newfoundland, November 6th, 1946, passed away August 26th, 2021, at the Woodstock Hospital after a short illness. Predeceased by both parents Patrick and Veronica Neary (Murphy). Bob leaves behind his wife of 41 years Sherry Marie (Randall) and 3 children Katherine Marie Neary of Gander Newfoundland, Joseph Douglas Neary (Monique) of...

Aug 26, 2021

TOD, John Donald “Don” – Passed away peacefully at Woodstock hospital on Thursday, August 27th, 2021 in his 81st year. Beloved son of the late Burnetta and Douglas Tod. Dear brother to Wayne (Myrtle) Tod, Bill (Jane) Tod, Mark Tod, Carol (Werner) Peters and Bonnie (John) Elson. Predeceased by his brothers Allan (Jackie) and Brian and sister Merlaine Langille....

Aug 25, 2021

MURRAY, Loretta M. – Passed away at residence on Wednesday August 25, 2021. Loretta Mae (nee Clement) Murray of People Care, Tavistock and formerly of Embro in her 87th year. Beloved wife of the late Bruce L. Murray (1993). Dear mother of Larry (Lee), Janice (Brian) Brenneman, Glen (Cathy), David (Sonya), Terry (Sandra), Roger (Linda), and John (Diane). Loving...

Aug 25, 2021

LAIRD, James “Jim” –

It is with great sorrow that we announce the sudden passing of Jim at the Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday August 25, 2021 in his 79th year.  By his side was his beloved wife of 50 years Gail (Hallgren).  Loving father of Fiona (Kevin) Knight and Jamie (Rachael) Laird and cherished grandpa of Sadie...

Aug 24, 2021

Baby Jack Charles Waite

Jack passed away peacefully a few hours after his birth on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 in his parents’ loving arms at London Victoria Hospital.

Jack will be remembered lovingly by his parents Jeffrey & Stephanie Waite, big sister Annaliese, and big brother Oliver. He will be missed by grandparents...

Aug 24, 2021

PARADOSKI, Mel – Passed away peacefully on Tuesday August 24, 2021 at Sakura House, Woodstock in his 79th year. Beloved husband of the late Denise M. (nee MacKay) Paradoski (2017) for over 50 years. Loving father of Derek Paradoski (Paula Schaus) and Tara (Ron) Paradoski-Vink. Cherished grandfather of Jillian, Reese, Jorja, Jaxx and Drake. Dear brother of Sandra (Joseph)...

Aug 23, 2021

SHERMAN, Gary G. – Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Monday August 23, 2021 in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Sheila M. (nee Brown) Sherman for over 54 years. Dear father of Marshall (Tracey) Sherman and April (Terry) Porchak. Loving grandfather of Mikaela (Alex), Emily (Jacob), Mya, Danny, Travis, and Owen (Kylie). Dear brother of Melanie Carter...

Aug 21, 2021

Beloved son of Fran and Wayne Ayling. Brother to Stephanie (Tom) Ayling-Catchpole, Brandon (Crystal) Thompson, Tyler (Sally) Thompson. Uncle to Katelynn, Maddison, Nick, Braeden, and Teddy Catchpole, and Hunter and Audrey Thompson. Also missed by several Aunts, uncles and cousins. If desired, memorial contributions may be made to the Centre for Addiction and Mental Health and may be arranged...

Aug 20, 2021

HAMMERTON, Dorothy A. – Passed away peacefully at Manor Village Retirement Home in London on Friday, August 20th, 2021 in her 89th year. Loved wife of the late Murray Hammerton (1999). Beloved mother of Doug Hammerton (Wendy Gielis), David (Aaltje) Hammerton and Joanne Hammerton (Russ Yates). Much loved grandmother to Corey, Kelsey, Rachel, Gabrielle, Jordan, Keenan, Nicole, Stephanie, Tracy,...

Aug 20, 2021

NEWPORT, Nancy I. – Passed away at her residence on Friday August 20, 2021. Nancy Irene Newport of Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock and formerly of Foldens in her 73rd year. Beloved daughter of Amy and the late William (2002) Newport. Dear sister of Gale (late Ken) Johnson, Dale (Bruce) Leake, Billie Newport (Roger Wilson) and Cathy (Bill) Keith. Nancy will...

Aug 20, 2021

LAWRENCE, James “Jim” C – Passed away at his residence on Friday August 20, 2021. James “Jim” Charles Lawrence of People Care, Tavistock and formerly of Woodstock seven days after his 85th birthday. Beloved husband of Marlene H. Lawrence for over 63 years. Loving father of Jim and father-in-law to Phyllis Lawrence. Cherished grandfather of Shantel, Brittney, Sabrina and...

Aug 19, 2021

WETTLAUFER, John William James “Jim” – Passed away with his daughter by his side at the Woodstock Hospital on Thursday August 19, 2021 five days after his 82nd birthday. Husband of the late Norma (nee Mustard) Wettlaufer (2017). Dear father of Marlene Wettlaufer (Ed Hurst), Brenda, Daniel and father-in-law of Jackie Wettlaufer. Grandfather of Billy, Jimmy, Dawson, Emma, Jake,...

Aug 17, 2021

Family and friends are invited to a Celebration of Life for Phyllis on Friday, September 23rd, 2022 from 2:00 pm to 4:30 pm at the Unifor Hall 126 Beale Street Woodstock (519-537-5942)

Thomson, Phyllis Muriel (Mowbray)– Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 17th, 2021, at the Woodstock General Hospital in her 89th year. Devoted wife of the...

Aug 16, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Dennis Allen Lind. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 16, 2021

MacKenzie, James Robert - Cherished husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather and friend to many, passed away in Woodstock, Ontario, August 16th, 2021, in his 87th year. Husband of Joyce, (nee Burns) for 46 years. Loving father of Alana, Donna, Nikki (John), Dianne. Grandfather to Ivey (Mark), Robert, Tyler, Alicia (Terrence), Myles, William (Brittany), Kyle (Laura). Great Grandfather to Shannan. ...

Aug 14, 2021

MACINTYRE, Rhoda Elizabeth - It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Rhoda MacIntyre, at Kingsway Lodge, St. Marys, in her 89th year. Loving wife of John Campbell MacIntyre for 68 years. Cherished mother of Dan (Karen), Brian, Dale (Rita), Rick, and Paul. Proud grandmother of 14 and great-grandmother to 12. Dear sister of Kathleen (Late...

Aug 12, 2021

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Aug 12, 2021

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Aug 11, 2021

NEILL, Margaret Annie – Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday, August 11th, 2021 in her 83rd year. Loving wife to the late Edward Roys. Beloved mother of Janet (2019) (Mark) Rodgers. Loved grandmother of Daniel (Kari) Rodgers, Thomas Rodgers and Jason Rodgers. Cherished great grandmother of Liam and Rory. Margaret will also be missed by her siblings...

Aug 10, 2021

Byers, Donna (Dewbury):  July 3, 1954 – August 10, 2021

“In the depths of winter, I found there was, within me, an invincible summer.” -  Albert Camus

With much sadness & after a year-long battle with cancer, Donna has found peace. . . Donna’s journey in this life, began in Listowel, Ont. She’s left behind...