WESTVILLE – Beatrice Ruth Brooks, Westville, formerly of Linacy, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, September 23, 2010 in the Aberdeen Hospital, New Glasgow. Born in Ontario, she was a daughter of the late Jack and Verna Brooks. Beatrice had most recently worked with Dexter Construction as a highway flagger. She loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren, and playing bingo with her friends. Surviving are her son, Shane (Nicole Deveau), Halifax; step-daughters, Susan, Lyons Brook; Debbie, Montreal, Que; Helen, Westville; Cindy (Russell) Gerrior, Trenton; Linda (Robert), Montreal; Wanda (Gary) Coady, MacLellan’s Brook; step-sons, Louie, Vancouver; Bobby (Kathy), Mount William; Kevin, Montreal; sisters, Shirley (Sunny), Betty, Beverly, and Karen, all of ON; brothers, Frankie, Johnny, Lloyd and Chuck, all of ON. Besides her husband Edward Russell “Eddie” Brooks, Beatrice was predeceased by sister, Donna and brother David. The family will receive visitors from 12 – 1:45 pm Monday in P & K MacDonald Funeral Home Chapel, New Glasgow from where funeral service will follow at 2 pm with Rev. Dr. Glen Matheson officiating. Interment will take place at a later date. Family flowers only. Donations may be made in her memory to the Canadian Cancer Society.