Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Jun 20, 2021

Houthuyzen, Timothy Richard “Tim” – It is with heavy hearts that his family mourns the sudden passing on Sunday June 20, 2021, at home in Midland, Ontario in his 59th year. Proud father to his precious and most loved son, Storm who was a constant source of joy and happiness. “Chosen” son to the late Christiaan (2018) and late...

Jun 20, 2021

CARLISLE, Richard Bruce “Rick” – Passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 20th, 2021 at University Hospital, London, in his 73rd year. Beloved husband of Lynda (nee Rodwell) for nearly 44 years. Cherished father of Michelle (Jason Crescenzi) Carlisle and Angela (Chris Mason) Carlisle. Proud grandfather of Mariana, Sofia, and Camila. Dear brother of Mike (Dianne) Carlisle and Ross (Cheryl)...

Jun 20, 2021

HIMMELMAN,  Rika – In loving memory of our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother  Rika Himmelman who passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, June 20th 2021.   She has gone to be with her husband Ed, son James, daughter, Nancy and all of her siblings David, Hank, Andy, John, Elsi, Jenny and Dorothy.   Special thanks...

Jun 19, 2021

Peacefully at Parkwood Institute, London, on Saturday, June 19, 2021, in his 87th year, Jim left us to be with his Heavenly Father.  Jim was born on June 25, 1934, in London, Ontario, to Olive and Harry Duffin.  In 1957, he married the love of his life Sheila (Ramsay) and in their 64 years together, they raised a family...

Jun 18, 2021

PHILLIPS, Elsie Ruby – In her 101st year went home to be with our Lord on June 18th, 2021. Wife of Hugh (1962). Mother of Patricia (Stewart) Munro and Betty (Jim) Huston. Grandmother to Hugh and Patti Huston and Kevin Munro. Mom enjoyed many years of being with the Woodstock Choralaires – the friendships, concerts and tours. Mom also...

Jun 16, 2021

PARK, Lillian Katherine May (nee Gardener) – Passed away at her residence on Wednesday, June 16th, 2021 in her 84th year.  Beloved wife of Francis “Frank” Thomas Park. Loving mother of Frank Jr. Park, and David Park (Kathy).  Cherished grandmother of Christopher Park, Jennifer Park (Mike), Tracey McLelland (Eric), and great-grandmother of Kyle, Logan, Maddox, and Nash.   Also survived...

Jun 16, 2021

Hettinga, Peter – God took, in his infinite wisdom, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather, on Wednesday June 16th, 2021 at Sakura House in his 90th year. Cherished husband of Sylvia for nearly 64 years. Devoted father of the late Terrence Wayne Hettinga (1981), Lisa (Steve) Ross, and Leona Bruce. Caring grandfather of Ashley (Mike) Cousineau, Terry...

Jun 15, 2021

SCHMOR, Anne Elizabeth – Passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 15th, 2021 at Sakura House in Woodstock. Anne was in her 82nd year. Loved wife of the late Irvin Schmor (2018). Cherished mother of Donald (Margaret) Schmor, John (Adele) Schmor, and Sarah Schmor (Paul David). Loving grandmother of Amanda, Wil, Cameron, Rebecca and Saskia. Anne is predeceased by her...

Jun 13, 2021

McKay, Donna J. – Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday June 13, 2021, six days short of her 63rd birthday. Dear wife of Donald “Don” McKay for over 37 years. Beloved mother of Erin McKay (Louis Athanasakos), Heather McKay (Justin Proulx) and Jenna McKay (Jon Avey). Loving grandmother to Georgia, Athena, Paisley and Alexander. Dear sister of...

Jun 13, 2021

WRIGHT, Gordon  - Passed away peacefully at People Care Nursing Home in Tavistock on Sunday, June 13th, 2021 in his 84th year. Beloved husband of the late Mona Wright, (2002). Cherished father of Stephen Wright, Philip Wright and Andrew (Charlene) Wright.  Loving grandfather of Brad, Rhiannon and Shaunnah.  Dear brother of Elsie (Vince) Duff, Raymond Wright and John (Janet)...

Jun 13, 2021

SHEAN,  Boris S. - Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday June 13, 2021 in his 78th year. Beloved husband of Marilyn A. Shean. Dear father of Alex Shean and loving grandfather of Grace MacGillivray. Loved brother of Anne Spytkowsky. Cremation has taken place. Anyone wishing to express their condolences are welcome to leave their words of comfort...

Jun 12, 2021

ANDERSON, James “Jim” W.– Passed away at the Woodstock Hospital on Saturday June 12, 2021 in his 77thyear. Dear son of the late James and Edna (nee Hague) Anderson. Father to Scott Anderson. Brother of Marion (Ed) Cornforth, Ken (Bev) Anderson, Kathy (Doug) Gingerich, Steven (Bonnie) Anderson, Colleen (John) Kuizenga, and is survived by many nieces and nephews. Predeceased...

Jun 12, 2021

VALLIER, Carmen Marie-Geraldine – It is with the upmost sadness that we announce the passing of our amazing mother, daughter and friend on Saturday, June 12th, 2021 at VON Sakura house in Woodstock. Carmen was in her 54th year. Loving mother of Brittany Hart-Vallier (Devon Brear), Jesse Vallier and Christopher Roden. Beloved daughter of Shirley Griffiths-Vallier (Donna). Carmen will...

Jun 10, 2021

CARSON Marilyn Elizabeth (nee McMillan) (D’Entremont)  - Passed away peacefully surrounded by the love of family on June 10th, 2021 at her residence in her 68th year.  Beloved wife of Terry Carson and cherished mother of Tracy Koi (D’Entremont), Taylor (Kelsey Currie) Carson and Michael Carson.  Loving grandmother of Mischa-Lyn and Madihlyne.  Dear sister of Linda (Rick Wade) Workman,...

Jun 9, 2021

CHAPESKIE, Genevieve R. – Passed away at her residence on Wednesday June 9, 2021 in her 86th year. Beloved mother of Cheryl Belyea, Brenda German (Gord Crawford), Debra (Val) Jakowlew, John Greenwood and Mary (Brent) Simpson. Dear grandmother of eight grandchildren and several great grandchildren. Dear sister to Mary Mangolt. Predeceased by several brothers. Friends are welcome to join...

Jun 6, 2021

SCHULTZ, Charles Lloyd – Passed away peacefully at the Woodstock Hospital on Sunday, June 6th, 2021 in his 88th year.  Charlie is survived by his beloved wife and soulmate Audrey.  Loving father of Christine (Rob), Sherry (Scott), and Lee (Jenny).  Cherished grandfather of Devin (Kate), Ashley (Dan), Ryan, Caitlin (Sebastian), Candice (Andrew), Julia and Erik, great-grandchildren Lozen,...

Jun 6, 2021

Graaskamp, Bernard “Ben” Johan – It is with deep sadness we announce that our husband, father, Opa, and brother passed away with his family at his side at V.O.N. Sakura House, Woodstock on Sunday, June 6, 2021 in his 92nd year. Beloved husband of Anne Graaskamp (the girl in the yellow dress) for 67 years. Loving father of Dyann...

Jun 6, 2021

JOSEF RAZPOTNIK

June 26, 1936 – June 6, 2021

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Josef Razpotnik. Josef (Joe) entered into eternal life on Sunday, June 6th on the feast of Corpus Christi, surrounded by his...

Jun 5, 2021

DYER, Barbara (nee Cline) – of Thamesford, Ontario, passed away from Alzheimer’s on June 5th, 2021 in her sleep, in her 85th year. Loving and devoted wife of Frank Dyer of Thamesford for 65 years. Loving mother to Dr. Brenda Dyer of Vancouver B.C. and Ruth Dyer Glendon of St. Marys. Proud grandmother to Jonathan and Gabriel Glendon. Barbara’s...

Jun 4, 2021

Curry, Frederick George – Passed away peacefully on Friday, June 4th, 2021, at Sakura House, Woodstock, in his 75th year. Beloved husband of Linda (née Farrell) Curry for 47 years. Cherished father of Sarah (Mark) Goneau and Andrew (Crystal) Curry. Proud Grandpa of Emily; Erin, Kaitlyn, and Grant. Dear brother of the late Grant (Viola) Curry, Ross (Barbara) Curry,...