Obituary of Doreen Brooks

Brooks, Doreen of St. Thomas and formerly of Aylmer passed away at St. Thomas Elgin General Hospital on Friday, August 16, 2013 in her 86th year. Beloved wife of the late Ralph Brooks(1986). Dear mother of Mark Brooks(Gayle) of Ancaster, Mary Lynn Brooks of Sandy Hook, Manitoba, Sherri Ostrander(Tom) of Aylmer and Lisa Brooks(Danny Maendel) of Winnipeg. Loving grandmother of Lindsay Kipp(David), Brooke Ostrander and Michelle Newton(Duncan). Great grandmother of Asher, Benjamin and Rorie. Also survived by a sister Joyce Nesbitt(Bill), a special family friend Linda Newton and a number of nieces and nephews. Born in Detroit Michigan on December 8, 1927 daughter of the late Claude and Viola (Martin) Chalk. Doreen was receptionist at Kebbel Funeral Home for 22 years. She was an active volunteer in the community. Doreen was proud that she was citizen of the year in both Springfield and Aylmer. Cremation has taken place. Friends may call at the H. A. Kebbel Funeral Home, Aylmer on Tuesday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. A private family funeral service will be held. Interment, Springfield Cemetery. Donations to the Aylmer Corner Cupboard Food Bank or St. John's United Church, Springfield would be appreciated. Share memories or condolences at kebbelfuneralhome.com Miss Me - But Let Me Go When I come to the end of the road And the sun has set for me I want no rites in a gloom filled room Why cry for a soul set free? Miss me a little - but not for long And not with your head bowed low Remember the love that we once shared Miss me - but let me go. For this is a journey that we all must take And each must go alone It's all part of the Master's Plan A step on the road home. When you are lonely and sick at heart Go to the friends we know And bury your sorrows in doing good deeds Miss me - but let me go.