Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Sep 13, 2021

Travis passed away Monday, September 13, 2021.  He was only 18 years old.

Travis was born on March 19, 2003, in Woodstock, Ontario to beloved family Angela, Derek, Kaitlyn and Mike Vermeersch.  To his family and friends Travis was known as the guy who always smiled, always made people laugh, always trying to do his best, always...

Sep 12, 2021

Knechtel, Lori-Ann Michelle - It is with heavy hearts that the family of Lori Knechtel announce her passing at Sakura House on September 12, 2021 in her 59th year.  Beloved daughter of Joyce (Sanders) Knechtel and the late Robert Knechtel.  Loving mother to sons Robert Rooke (Liz), and Cody Knechtel.  Proud grandmother to Logan, Evelyn, and Mira. ...

Sep 12, 2021

Taylor, Alison Denise (née Ruby) – Passed away peacefully in a room filled with the love of her family on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock, in her 57th year. Loving and devoted wife of Robert Taylor for 39 years. Beloved mother of Lindsay Gibbons, Andrew (Dylon Pastoor) Taylor and Amanda (Brian) Bos. Proud grandmother of Claire,...

Sep 11, 2021

Amy “June” Newport – Passed away at her residence, Woodingford Lodge, Woodstock on Saturday, September 11, 2021, with family at her bedside. June, formerly of Foldens was in her 96th year. June married the love of her life, William “Bill” Newport in 1943. She was predeceased by her husband Bill Newport (2002), grandson Bill Johnson (2015), son-in-law Ken Johnson...

Sep 11, 2021

Hanzel, Clifford “Cliff” - Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Woodstock Hospital on Saturday, September 11, 2021 in his 85th year. Loving husband of the late Jill V. (nee Knight) Hanzel (2018). Cherished father of Ronnie (Brad) Hallock, Natalie (Tom) Gillespie, Norma (Doug) Chambers, Paula Hanzel and Phil (Julie) Hanzel. Dear grandfather of thirteen and great grandpa of...

Sep 10, 2021

Jack “Smokey” Egers passed away peacefully on Friday, September 10, 2021. Jack was a devoted family man and will be profoundly missed by his wife Wendy (nee Beteau), son Mark (Deanna) and daughter Cori (Rob). Cherished Papa of Jake (Rae), Luke, Sydney and Zack and great-grandfather to Levi. Dear brother of Kathy Mitchell (Mike), Bonnie Irvine (Steve) and predeceased...

Sep 6, 2021

MOLLON, Nancy Vera – The Mollon family of Ingersoll are devastated to announce that Nancy passed away on Monday, September 6th, 2021, in her 81st year, with her family by her side. Nancy was born to the late Hugh and Audrey Wilkins on September 5, 1941, in Woodstock, Ontario. She married her beloved husband, Ray Mollon in 1965, where...

Sep 4, 2021

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Thomas Edward Coveney. On September 4th, 2021.  He was born on August  7th, 1958 and was 63 years old.  Tom is survived by his mother, Georgina Hough, His two sisters, Kim Coveney and Tamara Williams with her partner Dwane Stuckless.  His three nephews, Chris Williams, Tim Williams and...

Sep 4, 2021

KRAETSCHMER, Eduard Egon- Passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Saturday, September 4th, 2021, in his 90th year. Beloved husband of Grada Kraetschmer (nee Hellegers). Loving father of Terry (Tracey), Nancy, and Brenda. Cherished grandfather of Noah, Olivia, Lauren, Katherine, and Nikolas. Dear brother to Horst Krätschmer and Liesbeth (Rolf) Löffelhardt. Predeceased by four brothers and...

Sep 3, 2021

SULLIVAN, Ruth-Anne- Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Friday, September 3 rd , 2021, in her 71 st year. Beloved wife of Albert Sullivan. Dear sister to Margaret Schwartzentruber and sister-in-law to Willard Schwartzentruber. Loved aunt to Andrew (Katherine) and their 7 children, Daniel (Daria) and their 3 children, and Joy (Mark) Keil and...

Sep 2, 2021

COOK, Marjorie (nee Hamilton)- Passed away peacefully on Thursday, September 2, 2021, at the Woodstock Hospital in her 93rd year. Beloved wife of the late Russell Cook (2015). Loving mother of Donna Smith, Brian, Michael (Marianne), Vicky (Kim) Dineen. Dear grandmother to Scott, Tad, Michelle, Murray, Mackenzie, Bill, and Iris. Great grandmother of 9. Marjorie was the last surviving...

Aug 28, 2021

Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on  Saturday, August 28th, 2021 in his 69th year.  Beloved husband of Stephanie for 33 years.  Adored big brother of Dona (Andrew). Cherished uncle of Emily, Allison (Marcus) and Sam.  Fur-ever remembered by his dogs Jake and Benny.  Dave was known for his artistic talents; whether he was behind the camera or...

Aug 27, 2021

CIGLER, Linda Miriam (nee Kotomaki) – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on August 27th 2021. Predeceased by her husband Hardy Cigler of 50 years. Cherished mother of Dennis (Tina), Lorraine, John (Sandra Kent), and Eric. Loving grandmother of Nick, Benjamin, Leo, and Eva. Dear sister of Karen (George) and aunt to Kelly, Kristy, Jonathan and Adam. Linda...

Aug 27, 2021

Howlett, Cheryl Anne – Passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27th, 2021 at Woodstock Hospital, in her 71st year.  Loving mother of Tracy (Guy) Howlett-Iza and Jason Howlett. Proud grandmother of David, Amber and Ryan. Cherished sister of Judy (late Jerry) Gow, Don (June Smith) Wilson, Marion (late Don) Piggott and Sharon (late Ross) Gooderham. Dear friend of Helen...

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)...