Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home

Dec 13, 2020

YPMA, Durk Schelte – Passed away peacefully on Sunday December 13th, 2020 at Woodstock Hospital. Durk was in his 81st year. Loving husband of the late Carole Ympa (2018). He will be missed by his siblings Case (Antoinette) Ympa, Susie Boersma, Kitty Ypma, Theo (Gretha) Ypma, Annie Post (Martin Jorna), Schelte Ypma, Gerard (Adrie) Ypma, Bettie (Piet) Bruggenkamp along...

Dec 8, 2020

FELEDI, Austin Mark  – Passed away suddenly at Victoria Hospital, London on Tuesday December 8th 2020  one day before his 22nd birthday.  Cherished boyfriend of Savannah Laroche.  Beloved son of Mark and Corrine Feledi and amazing big brother to Ashley.  Loved grandson of Joan Fedora and the late John Fedora and Michelle (Dana Morostega) Laurette.  Sadly missed by his...

Dec 7, 2020

SMIT, Albertus “Bert” – Passed away peacefully at Victoria Hospital in London on Monday December 7th, 2020. Loving husband of Beverly Ann Miller. Beloved father of Nathan and Jenelle (Adam), and stepfather to Rebecca (Dean), and Jenn (Jake). Cherished brother to Harry (Gwen), John (late Jann), Tineke (Doug), and Jack (Debra). Dear uncle of Tineke, Andrew, Stephen, Mark, Adam,...

Dec 7, 2020

KIRBYSON, Gerald Henry -of Beamsville, ON (originally Ufford, ON), passed away in his 87th year after a brief illness on Monday December 7th 2020. Gerald is survived by his wife of 54 years, Lillian Kirbyson (nee Wilson).  He is predeceased by two of his children, Rick Kirbyson and Karen McNeil.  He will be greatly missed by his son Steve,...

Dec 7, 2020

VEENSTRA, Robert “Bob” – The Lord took unto Himself, on Monday, December 7th, 2020 Robert “Bob” Veenstra. Beloved husband of Sally Veenstra (nee Pool) for over 65 years. Predeceased by his parents, Klaas and Anne Veenstra (nee Houten) 1980, 2003)).  Loving father of Grace (Derek) Thain and Clarence (Anne) Veenstra. Dear brother of Jack (Jean) Veenstra, Ina Walker, Jim...

Dec 7, 2020

POOLE, Peter Allan – August 31, 1936 – December 7, 2020

It is with great sadness that the family of Peter Poole announces his passing at the age of 84 at the Woodstock Hospital. Peter will be lovingly remembered by his wife Donna (Marshall), and by his children Brady (Laurie-Anne) Poole, and Sarah (Chris) Poole. Peter will...

Dec 6, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Josephine Donalda "Donna" Walsh-Blois. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Dec 5, 2020

Carter, Marion Elizabeth - It is with great sadness to announce the passing of Marion Carter (Warren) peacefully at home, on December 5th in her 79th year. Loving wife of Dave Carter for over 52 years. Mother of Gordon (Nathalie) Carter and Brenda (Darryl) Reeves. Grandmother of Derek and Aron Reeves, Justin and Danièle Carter. Survived by brothers Robert...

Dec 5, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Mrs. Jean Crawford at the age of 91 years. In the evening hours of December 5th, 2020, she passed away peacefully at Secord Trails in Ingersoll, Ontario, holding the hand of her beloved son, John. Jean was the loving wife of the late Douglas Crawford who passed away...

Dec 2, 2020

KYTE Shirlee P.  It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our Mom Shirlee of Woodstock on Wednesday, December 2, 2020  in her 93rd year.  Following a life well lived, she now joins the “love of her life” Harv (2015) to be together again.  She was the loving mom to Garry (Comox, BC) and Sharilyn Lundy...

Dec 2, 2020

James Canfield Lefler, P.Eng

Born Woodstock August 4, 1930, died at Woodingford Lodge December 2, 2020, predeceased by parents Ruth and Lorne, sisters Mary Coad and Betty Coad.

For such a long-lived life, Jim was particularly proud of his early athletic accomplishments playing football for WCI, Woodstock ORFU, University of Toronto engineering football,...

Nov 29, 2020

SNEYD, Thomas Ross – It is with great sadness that the family of Tom Sneyd announce his peacefully passing in his 94th year at the Woodstock General Hospital on Sunday November 29, 2020. Tom will be lovingly remembered by his wife of 64 years, Jean M (nee Otto) and his children John Sneyd, David Sneyd (Diane Rousseau), and Carla...

Nov 29, 2020

HAIGHT, Arthur “Art” - Peacefully at home, now gone to be with his Lord on Sunday November 29, 2020 in his 86th year. Beloved husband of the late Lorna A. (nee Clement) Haight (2013) for 53 years. Loved father of Scott (Melanie) Haight, Mark (Sherry) Haight and Jewel (Greg) Ross. Cherished grandfather of Clay (Allyson), Tansy, Dusty (Allyson), Ginger,...

Nov 29, 2020

FLAVELLE, Donna L. – Passed peacefully after a challenging and heroic journey through pancreatic cancer, at Sakura House Hospice, Woodstock on Sun November 29, 2020 in her 57th year, holding hands with her dear ones. Beloved and loving partner of Tausha MacGillivray. Cherished daughter of M. Joan and the late C.Ross Flavelle. Wonderful, loving sister of Ann-Marie Flavelle, Joan...

Nov 28, 2020

WALKER, Donald Charles - May 12, 1956-November 28, 2020.  Don Fought the good fight and passed holding the hand of his special friend Laurie Amey. Survived by Sons: Brandon Walker; Trevor Walker (Anna); Kiel Walker (Simone), Mother; Ruby Reid, Sister; Debbie Orosz (John), Grandchildren; Quentin, Wiona, Willow, Oliver. Also, Aunts and Uncles, Niece and Nephew, and Great Nieces and...

Nov 28, 2020

SIMMONS Heather Ann – Passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital with the love of her family by her side. Loving wife to husband and best friend Mike Simmons. Cherished mother to Chris and Erin. Beloved grandmother to her boys Hayden, Maddox and Braxton. Heather leaves behind her siblings Sylvia (Garry) Wilson, Brian (Cindy) Fawcett, Brenda (John) Moesker, Rick Fawcett,...

Nov 26, 2020

GREEN, Bryan – Passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his home in Woodstock with the love of his family by his side on Wednesday, November 26th, 2020. Bryan was in his 63rd year. Loved companion to Rose Underwood. Cherished father of Zack and Krystal. Beloved Popa to Brooklynn, Destiny (2011), Sydney and Jaxon (2012). Forever missed by his brother...

Nov 26, 2020

CANNON, Opal – Passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at the Woodstock Hospital in her 104th year. Mother of Gerald (Vicki) and Arline Garcia. Predeceased by her husband Ken and sons Ronnie and Barrie. Grandmother of eight and great grandmother of four. Cremation has taken place. The family would like to thank the staff, doctors, and nurses...

Nov 25, 2020

ANDERSON,  Richard Daniel James – At the University Hospital on Wednesday November 25, 2020 in his 55th year. Beloved friend and common-law partner of Ruth Schwartz. Loving father to Sarah (Nick MacDonald). Dear brother of Rebecca (Buck) Bloomfield, Jamie (Tom) Popma, Jim (Leona) Anderson, Augusta (Tony) Anderson, late Robert Anderson, Ken Anderson, Tammy (Ray) Anderson and is survived by...

Nov 25, 2020

GIOFU, Mike – Passed away surrounded by the love of his family at the Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday November 25th, 2020 in his 66th year. Beloved husband of Lindy L. (nee Jeoffroy) Giofu for over 42 years. Loving father to Rob (Colleen) Giofu and Angela (Joe) Connor. Cherished grandfather of Tate, Clara and Blake. Loved son of Jean (nee...