Elizabeth A. McBean

Jan 26, 2025

        Elizabeth McBean, affectionately known as Liz, passed away on Sunday January 26, 2025, at the age of 77, at VON Sakura House in Woodstock, Ontario.  Born on October 15, 1947 in Paisley, Scotland, Liz eventually made her home in Woodstock, Ontario, Canada. 

        A devoted nurse, Liz served in both Scotland and Canada, dedicating...

Brent Douglas Shellington

Jan 24, 2025

          Brent Douglas Shellington “Blackie Jr.” peacefully passed away on Friday January 24th, 2025 in his home at the age of 56. 

          Brent was born on February 17,1969 to Glen and Linda Shellington in Woodstock, Ontario.  Brent is survived by his sister Ashley and his niece Audasia.  He was predeceased by his...

Michael Schoutese

Jan 22, 2025

          With heavy hearts we announce the passing of Michael Schoutese, a son, father, grandfather, brother and friend.  Michael passed away suddenly, with his trusty four legged companion Eddie by his side.  Michael leaves behind his mother Linda Swance (Howard Atkinson), and his brother Steven Schoutese.  He was predeceased by his father Bill Schoutese.  Left to mourn...

Dorothy Marshall

Jan 21, 2025

           Dorothy Marshall (nee Pembleton) passed away peacefully with family by her side at McGarrell Place in London, Ontario.  Loved wife and best friend of Joe Marshall.  Loving Mom of Leroy (Lori) Marshall, and Melanie Marshall.  Loving Grandma of Andrew and Jayme.  Dear sister of Shirley (Fred) Rule.  Dorothy will be remembered fondly by the extended...

Barbara Stumpf

Jan 16, 2025

        Barb Stumpf (nee Dugan) passed into the presence of her Lord on Thursday January 16th, 2025, just shy of reaching her 91st birthday.  She was predeceased by her husband of 60 years, Robert Stumpf, and by her parents John and Alice Dugan. 

       Barb will be lovingly remembered by her son Craig Stumpf and his...

Donald Sidney Hemmings

Jan 16, 2025

After millions of miles of driving, Donald Hemmings has come to the end of the road. Don passed away with his children by his side on Thursday January 16, 2025 at Sakura House in Woodstock, Ontario.

Predeceased by his beloved wife Gerrie (2021). Proud Dad of Lisa (Jeff) Hobbs and Lee Hemmings (Tracy Ellement). Grandpa of Kirby Hemmings and Sydney Hemmings...

Rafael Lane Befus

Jan 14, 2025

Rafael had three loves in his life.

The first was water. He loved to swim in it.  He loved to hear it lap against the shore, and he loved to be sailing on it.  Some of his first memories with his adopted parents Lane and Betty Befus were fishing and sailing in the lake of the woods.  He would take that...

Donald 'Rick' Lines

Jan 11, 2025

               Donald Richard “Rick” Lines, our beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, passed away peacefully on Saturday January 11, 2025 at Woodstock Hospital, with his wife and brother by his side.  Born on August 27, 1951 in Winnipeg, Rick was a loving partner to his wife Rose.  He is survived by his...

Gracia Hillel Phillips

Jan 11, 2025

        Gracia Hillel Phillips, known affectionately to friends and family as Grace, passed away peacefully of natural causes on January 11, 2025, in Woodstock, Ontario.  Born on September 21, 1935, in Blind River, Grace lived a life marked by love, humor, and an indomitable spirit that touched everyone she knew.

       Grace was the beloved partner...

Ronald Gallant

Jan 8, 2025

        Ronald Andrew Gallant passed away at Caressant Care Woodstock on Wednesday January 8, 2025 in his 90th year.

        Beloved Husband of the late Velda Gallant (nee Baglole) (2010).  Dear brother-in-law of Levi Jeffery (Grace 2018).  Loving Uncle of Colleen Speijer (Gord), Sandra Zinn (Wayne), Wayne Jeffery (Julie), Marlene Paton (Doug), Ronnie Jeffery (Deb),...