In Celebration of

Barbara Ada Brook (nee MacLatchy)

October 11, 1925 - September 13, 2024

Passed away peacefully in Toronto on September 13, 2024 in her 99th year with family by her side.

Born and raised in Toronto, loving wife of the late Jack Brook, sister of the late Dorothy Wallnutt and fondly remembered by her brother Bill MacLatchy and family.

Adored mother to Peter (Joan), Timothy (Fay) and Wendy Hooper (Tony).

Affectionately known as Granny B by her grandchildren Rebecca, James, Katherine, Vanessa, Taylor, Jonah, Will, Kimberly, and Rebecca Jane. Also great-grandmother of 15 great-grandchildren.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date to remember and honour a life well-lived.

Guestbook

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Irene & Ross Lowrey (Cousin to Joan Brook)

Entered September 22, 2024 from Orangeville

We sincerely wish to express our sympathies to all the families
but specifically to Peter.

Rebecca (Granddaughter)

Entered September 25, 2024 from Toronto

What a blessing to have had you as my grandmother, Granny B. You are so loved by your entire family and we all cherish you. You will be forever in our hearts 💕

Shaaron McDonald (Past acquaintance)

Entered September 25, 2024 from Burlington

I fondly remember Barbara from a very long time ago when she worked for my mother Beth Slaney at her public relations business. From what I recall, Barbara was Mom’s right hand gal…always efficient and friendly and a lovely lady. My deepest condolences to her family. A life well lived.

Gigi Sittmann (Friend)

Entered September 29, 2024 from Mississauga

I worked with Barbara in the Fairways library, she was my volunteer coordinator. She was a delight to know and a pleasure to work with. May she rest in God's eternal peace!

Lisa MacLatchy Naprawa (Niece)

Entered September 30, 2024 from Toronto

Dear Peter, Joan, Tim, Fay, Wendy and Tony.
I was so sorry to learn that Auntie Barb passed. I have wonderful fond memories of her from when I was a child. So many Christmas' on Mt. Pleasant and family reunions on Burbank. I remember when I was very young she used to bring out a special basket of toys for me which always made me feel special, or let me hit the gong to announce that dinner was ready. As I grew older she was always interested in what I was doing. She took time to ask questions and made me feel as grown up and as interesting as my older siblings. She was kind and I am sure a wonderful mother. You were blessed she was yours!
What a wonderful picture of her that you included in her obit - that is exactly as I remember her. The genuine smile, the pearls, the pretty suit jacket. She was always so well put together when I saw her, in a sophisticated yet not fussy way. She seemed so down to earth to me.
I often reflect that in my family of two girls followed by a boy - she is like my Adelaide, the younger daughter, the middle child, blessed with the ability to be friends with both her older sister and younger brother. The family connector. I think in my limited knowledge of their situation, that could have been Barb too.
I hope that happy memories of her long life well lived will bring you all some comfort in this time of loss.
With deepest sympathies,
Lots of love
Lisa xox