Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Aug 28, 2020

MITCHELL, Barbara Marie   - Peacefully at  Woodstock Hospital on Friday August 28th 2020.  Barbara M.  Mitchell (nee Case) of Beachville in her 82nd  year.   Beloved wife of Gerald “Jerry” Mitchell of 62 years. Loving mother of David (Lorelei) Mitchell, Terry (Brenda) Mitchell and Brenda (Craig) Ludington.  Loved grandmother of Brandon (Amy) and Victoria (Jay); Jody (Jason) and Jamie (Doug);...

Aug 26, 2020

BOND, Beulah (nee Strickler)- Passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 26, 2020 at the McCormick Nursing Home, London, shortly after celebrating her 99th birthday. Beloved wife of the late James "Jim" Bond. Loving mother of Patricia (David) Kincaid and Suzanne Bond. Cherished grandmother of Amanda (Deverall) Egan and great grandmother to Connor. Dear sister of June Smith and sister-in-law...

Aug 25, 2020

Moore, Bernard Francis James - Passed away peacefully Tuesday, August 25th, 2020 at his home in his 80th year. Beloved father of Heidi Moore and Steve Moore. Dear brother of John (Verna) Moore. Predeceased by his other siblings; Joseph Moore, Mary (Pat) Murphy, Theresa Rueffer and Patrick Moore. Survived by many nieces and nephews. Cremation and a private graveside...

Aug 24, 2020

SEARS, Lillian May (Maltby)- Passed away peacefully at the Stratford General Hospital on Monday, August 24, 2020, in her 95th year. Beloved wife of the late John “Jack” Sears. Loving mother of the late Sharon (Mike) Utting, late Nancy (Al) Himes, John (late Ruth), Michael, Wendy (late Richard) Scott and Valerie (Brian) Sears. Cherished grandmother of 16, great grandmother...

Aug 24, 2020

MILLER, Margaret McLean (nee Campbell) Born July 18, 1934 in East Kilbride, Scotland to Alexander and Janet Campbell. Margaret passed peacefully at her home in Dorchester, Ontario on August 24, 2020, with her family at her side. She is predeceased by her husband Arthur Miller (1926-1997) and siblings Alex, Nancy, Marlene, and John. She will be forever loved by...

Aug 23, 2020

VAN EMDEN, Shirley- It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Shirley Anne Van Emden on Sunday, August 23, 2020 after a brief illness at the Woodstock Hospital, in her 85th year. Predeceased by her beloved husband Jozef (2010), brother-in-law Jake, and sister-in-law Nellie. She will be fondly remembered by her nieces Nancy (Brian) and Susan...

Aug 22, 2020

KIOSIS, Audrey (nee Frey)- Passed away at PeopleCare, Tavistock on Saturday, August 22, 2020, in her 96th year. Beloved mother of Patricia Holden. Dear grandmother of Wendy Cronkwright (Peter). Great grandmother of Aleks, Leo, and Kaia. Mother-in-law of Taimi Cronkwright. Loving aunt of Barb (Ron) White and Jim Thompson. Predeceased by her son Robert Cronkwright (2012), her brother John...

Aug 22, 2020

BARZSA, Elizabeth Evelyn - On Saturday August 22, 2020, Elizabeth (Bessie) Barzsa Reg.N. (nee Baillie) passed away at Sakura House in her 80th year with her family by her side. Bessie trained as a registered nurse at the Grace Maternity Hospital in Halifax Nova Scotia, and worked for over 30 years at the Oxford Regional Center in many capacities...

Aug 20, 2020

KEELEY – MELOCHE, Ann – Passed away peacefully at her home with the love of her family beside her on Thursday August 20, 2020 in her 75th year. Beloved wife and partner of Terry Meloche for over 21 years. Loved mother of Christopher (Leisje) Blonde, Timothy Blonde, Matthew (Amanda) Blonde, Rebecca Blonde (Darren Wright), Jeff (Vanessa) Went and loving...

Aug 17, 2020

PILKEY, Dennis Morris -  June 30, 1951 – August 17, 2020. Our hearts are broken as we share the news of the sudden passing of a remarkable man after a brief but courageous battle with cancer. Dennis was the beloved husband of Bonnie and Sheryl (1998) He was the much loved father of Roger (Carrie), Bill (Kim),...

Aug 17, 2020

Ducklow, David Peter – John 14:1-6. Went to be with his Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ on Monday, August 17th, 2020, in his 73rd year at Victoria Hospital, London. Beloved husband of Marilyn Lancaster. Devoted father of Jennifer (Peter) Courlas and William (Claudia) Ducklow. Cherished grandfather of Julia, Katherine, Andrew; Elizabeth and Julianna. Dear brother of Darlene...

Aug 13, 2020

Thursday, August 13, 2020, the family of Phyllis Chessell (1936-2020) of Woodstock, are saddened to share her passing from earthly life to eternal life with God. Phyllis used her strong will to fight a diligent battle with cancer and was able to remain in her own home until just recently when she moved into the VON Sakura House. Phyllis...

Aug 12, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Jean Iris (Whitby) Claassen. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall. Donations:

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Aug 12, 2020

JOHNSTON, Esther (nee Lovie) - Peacefully departed her earthly body on August 12, 2020, in her 70th year, and is now present with her Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ. She leaves behind her husband Dave, daughters Brenda Johnston-Pickett (New Brunswick), Suzanne Johnston, son Paul Johnston, and grandson Ian Pickett. Also missed by her brother Stanley and wife Rachel Lovie...

Aug 11, 2020

William (Bill) Frederick Elliott, born Friday, March 6, 1931, in Toronto Ontario, passed peacefully into his heavenly Father's presence on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at Caressant Care in Woodstock Ontario, with loved ones by his side. He is achingly missed by his loving and devoted wife Marge (60th anniv. Aug.20/2020) and cherished by his children Carol (Phil), Pete (Carol),...

Aug 10, 2020

SLAGER, Hille (Al) - Passed very peacefully at his home in Woodstock on Monday, August 10th, 2020 in his 83rd year. Loving husband of Grace Slager (nee Dykstra) for over 61 years. Cherished father of Patty (Karl) Reyneveld, Peter (Diana) Slager, Harry (Tammy) Slager, Marlene (Mike) Bloxsidge, Don (Kim) Slager, Hilda McDonald and Lori...

Aug 9, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Fredrick "Fred" Hill. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 6, 2020

SMALL,  Harvey C. – Passed way at the Woodstock Hospital on Thursday August 6th , 2020 in his 91st year. Beloved husband of “Kay” Katherine E. (nee Guth) Small for over 66 years. Dear father of Linda Lou (Joseph) Steffler and Ken (Betsy) Small. Loving grandfather of Kimberley (Josh) Hawthorne, Laura (Cory) Honeywood, Bradley Small, Katie (Jon)...

Aug 5, 2020

Manzer, Jean Elizabeth (nee McArthur)- Passed away peacefully at her home with her family by her side, on August 5th, 2020, in her 90th year. Loving mother of Diane (Randy) Thornton, and Jim (Susan) Manzer. Cherished Nan to Brent (Jillian) Thornton, Kara Long, Sara (Jonathan) Manzer. Proud Nanny of Matthew, Landon, Nate, and Wes. Predeceased by her parents Jim...

Aug 3, 2020

SCHUT, Betty - Surrounded by family, Mom peacefully left this earth and entered Glory on Monday, August 3rd, 2020. While our hearts are broken, we rejoice that she could meet her Saviour.  Betty Schut (nee Triemstra) of Woodstock in her 80th year, beloved wife of Henry Schut for over 59 years.  Loved mother of Allan (Alice) Schut, Bonita (Chris)...