Brooks, Loretta Mary (Masterson) R.N. Loretta passed away peacefully at Lanark Lodge, Perth on Sunday, March 29th, 2015 at the age of 80 years. She was the beloved wife of Terry Brooks and cherished mother of John (Elizabeth Rush), Patrick (Allison Presley), Martha (Kevin McKay), Terry (Nora Fitzgerald), Sarah (David Burtnick) Edward (Michelle Topic) and Matthew Brooks. Loretta will be lovingly remembered by her twenty grandchildren. Loretta was one of eleven children of the late William and Eva (O’Neill) Masterson. She will be sadly missed by her siblings: Sister Marjorie Masterson, Sisters of St. Joseph, Hamilton; Sheila Masterson, Karon Grantham, Brother John Masterson, Society of Jesus, Pickering; and Frances (Allan McDonald). Loretta was predeceased by William, Evelene, Leonard (Theresa), Stewart (Anne), Helen (Dan Koob) and Mark Grantham. Loretta always appreciated the love, friendship and support of Terry’s siblings and their families. The family would like to thank the staff and volunteers at Lanark Lodge for the respect, love and care with which they treated Loretta. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Monday, April 6th, 2015 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 6:00 to 8:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, Perth on Tuesday at 11:00 A.M. In remembrance of Loretta, donations to the Alzheimer’s Society of Lanark County would be appreciated. No flowers please