Passed away peacefully surrounded by family at St. Joseph’s Hospice on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at the age of 61. Son of the late Madeline and the late Edward Brooks. Beloved husband of 40 years to Carole Brooks. Rick will be deeply missed by his children Danielle Barber (Dan) and Samantha Brooks. Proud Pépère of Logan and Matty Barber. Rick is survived by his brother Lyle Brooks and his sister Karen (the late Brian) Stoughton and predeceased by his sister Dianne (Fern) Brule. He will never be forgotten by his mother-in-law Estelle Girard (Bert) and father-in-law the late Pete Girard and sisters-in-law Suzanne and Linda Girard. He will be remembered by many nieces, nephews and extended family. Cremation has taken place. Private interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Donations can be made to Mount Pleasant Cemetery for a Memorial Tree in Rick’s name, 303 Riverside Drive, London, ON. 519-434-6504