Local obituaries for Brock & Visser Funeral Home
Daniel Patrick McNamara
Jan 11, 2025
Daniel Patrick McNamara, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2025, at 71 years of age at Sakura House in Woodstock Ontario. Born on August 10,1953 in Ottawa, Ontario, Dan lived a full life, rich in family, friendships, and community involvement.
Dan is survived by his devoted spouse, Shannon (nee Kennedy), and his loving children:...
William "Bill" Gregory Ransome
Dec 16, 2024
Our hearts are shattered as we announce the unexpected passing of Bill Ransome.
Bill was a loving and sentimental person who cared deeply for his family, friends and all those around him. He was a proud and loving husband to Barb, father to Jesse, Braden and Chan and Papa to his shining star Bodhi.
Brother to Sandra Bruinewoud, Frank and Linda Elsom...
Ronald Edward Ludington
Dec 8, 2024
LUDINGTON, Ronald Edward on Sunday December 8th 2024, passed away peacefully at LHSC in London, Ontario in his 89th year. Survived by his loving wife of 66 years, Gwen (Tye), sons Ryan (Patti) and Craig (Brenda), five grandchildren Mitch (Nicole), Shelby (Mitchell), Josh, Kenzie (Gavin) and Noah as well as two great grandchildren Christopher and Jack. Brother to Margaret Ball...
Lorna Doreen Hale
Jan 11, 2025
Hale, (nee Isbister) Lorna Doreen – Passed away peacefully on Saturday January 11th, 2025 in her 92nd year.
Loving wife of the late James Hale and beloved mother of Jason Hale. Dear grandmother of Ashlee Hale and great grandmother of Reid and Louise. Cherished sister of Mary Toth, and foster siblings Gerald Tupper, Bonnie McDonald, and Melvin Tupper. Predeceased by her...
Roman Palka
Jan 10, 2025
Roman Palka, born on June 2, 1963, in the quaint village of Mazanow, Poland, left this world unexpectedly on January 10, 2025. As we gather to honour and celebrate a life richly lived, we are reminded of the joy he brought to all those fortunate enough to know him.
Roman was a man of boundless spirit, an adventurer at heart, whose...
Betty Clarke
Jan 9, 2025
Betty passed away with her husband by her side at Sakura House on Thursday, January 9, 2025 in her 91st year. Forever remembered by her beloved husband, Brian, with whom she shared 69 years of marriage. Predeceased by son Paul Clarke. Betty and Brian came to Canada in 1966, first living in Montreal, then to Cambridge and Port Rowan...
William Bell Zeldon
Jan 9, 2025
William Bell Zeldon, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully on January 9, 2025, at 95 years of age at Woodstock Hospital. Born on March 20, 1929, in Toronto, Ontario, William lived a full life, rich in family, friendships, and community involvement.
A proud retiree from Fisher Controls, William was deeply engaged in the local community. He was...
Erwin Rauch
Jan 7, 2025
Erwin Rauch, a cherished husband, brother, and uncle, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2025, at Woodstock Hospital, at the age of 65. Born on December 13, 1959, in Kitchener, Ontario, Erwin touched the lives of everyone who knew him with his warmth, kindness, and unwavering spirit.
Erwin's life was marked by his deep love for his wife, Laurie, who stood...
Edward James Howe
Jan 7, 2025
With sadness, Ed’s family announces his peaceful passing at Woodstock Hospital on January 7, 2025 at the age of 80 years. Loving father of Jim Howe (Nicki), Debbie Aicken (Rick) and Aaron Howe. Proud grandfather of Mathew Sackrider (Lisa), Andrew Sackrider (Lyuba), Melissa Aicken (Daniel), Kelsey Howe (Logan) and Emma Howe (Trenton) and Great-Grandfather of Olivia, Lily, Nova and Leo....
Jim F. Porter
Jan 5, 2025
James (Jim) Frederick Porter of Woodstock, ON, passed away peacefully with family by his side on January 5, 2025 in his 71st year at The Woodstock General Hospital. Jim was born on December 9, 1954, to Harold and Mabel Porter in Ingersoll, ON. Jim attended the University of Waterloo where he earned a bachelor's degree with honours in Kinesiology. Jim...
Jack McAllister
Jan 5, 2025
Jack passed away peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on January 5, 2025, at the age of 74. Father of Tina Kuchocki. Grandfather of Kayla and Mariska. Great-grandfather of Colton. Brother of Gail VanHout. Jack was predeceased by his parents Charles and Abigail McAllister as well as brothers Robert and Ron, and son Shawn. Cremation has taken place and a private family...
Catherine Elizabeth "Cathy" Austin
Jan 5, 2025
On Sunday, January 5, 2025, surrounded by family, Cathy passed away at Woodstock Hospital in her 68th year after a brief illness. Best friend and beloved wife of 49 years to Charles Austin. Loving mother of Charles Andrew Austin “Drew” (Madeleine LaPlante), Kevin Lewis Austin (Kate Avery) and Thomas Elliott Austin. Proud Meema of Layla Marie Austin, Aubrey Carre-Anne Thain,...
Harry Shelton
Jan 5, 2025
Passed away on January 5, 2025 at 85 years of age at Woodstock Hospital.
Harry is survived by his sisters Margaret and Ann. Predeceased by brother Bill and sister Mary.
Also survived by several nieces and nephews and great nieces and great nephews
Harry spent over 50 years in the floral business and was an avid supporter of the theater
A celebration of life...
Denis Allan Bernard Byrnes
Jan 4, 2025
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Denis Byrnes, on Saturday, January 4th, 2025 at Woodingford Lodge-Woodstock in his 85th year. He is survived by his loving wife Isabella (nee Munroe), his beloved daughter Kelly & son-in-law Trace McCandless & the two grandsons he adored, Brendan & Shane.
Denis was the 11th of 13 children of the late Allan...
Marjorie Doreen Elliott
Jan 3, 2025
ELLIOTT, Marjorie Doreen (née Graham) Townsend Elliott
After an extremely short illness, Marjorie Elliott unexpectedly left her earthly home while in the ER of Woodstock General Hospital, with family by her side. She is now enjoying life in eternity with her caring Saviour in whom she had unwavering faith. We're so very sad for us but happy for her.
Predeceased by wonderful...
Joseph "Joe" Bert Opthof
Jan 3, 2025
With broken hearts we are sadden to announce the passing of Joseph Opthof after a battle with heart disease. Survived by his loving and supportive wife Lynne (Kelley) for over 50 years. Proud father of 3 wonderful children Brett (Isabella), Nick (Melanie) and Taylor (Corey). Proud grandfather of grandchildren Manuela, Aldo, Quinn, Massimo, and Brooklyn. Brother to Bert Opthof (Margaret)...
Ross Evan Hughes
Jan 3, 2025
HUGHES, Ross Evan
Ross passed away surrounded by his loving family at Sakura House Hospice on January 3rd, 2025, at the age of 92. Beloved husband of Leta (nee Thomas) for 66 years. Loving father of Cathy Piper, June (Chris) Vine and Ruth Desmarais (Dan Gunn). Much loved grandfather of Andrew (Nicole), Mathew (Brittni), Scott (Tanya), Ben, Sol (Jamie) and Nathan....
Helena Klassen
Jan 3, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Helen on January 3, 2025 with her beloved family by her side at the age of 85. Born on November 13, 1939, she lived a life marked by love, kindness, and an unwavering commitment to her family and friends.
Helen was known to her children as the "Best Mother In...
Norman Patterson
Jan 2, 2025
Courageously on January 2, 2025 in his 84th year Norman Patterson originally from Sudbury having grown up in Long Branch Toronto passed away. Loving husband to Mary Anne Cotnam of Pembroke Ontario for 53 years. Loving father to Kelly Anne (deceased 2022), Bradley Robert Patterson (Elizabeth, grandson Trenton), Jason Beatty Patterson (Donna Kroll).
Norm had 7 siblings, Diane, Sharon (deceased 2022)...
Mary Gulyas
Jan 1, 2025
Peacefully at Woodstock Hospital on Wednesday January 1, 2025, Mary Gulyas of Woodstock, formerly of Cathcart in her 87th year. Sister of Elaine Horvath, a much loved Auntie to Maryann (Dan) Roswell and Rick (Lori) Horvath and a Great-Auntie and Great-Great-Auntie to many nieces and nephews. Predeceased by her mother Mary Gulyas (1972) and Father Dan Gulyas (1982).
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