DIANE DIETRA BROOKS (nee SCHULTZ)

November 15, 2024

Diane Dietra Brooks (nee Schultz), beloved wife of the late Ronald Brooks, formerly of Ripley, died at Trillium Court, Kincardine, Friday, Nov. 15, 2024, at the age of 75. Born April 20, 1949, in Kincardine, she was the daughter of the late Frances (Edgar) and John Schultz. Mother of Rob (Linda) Brooks of Penticton, British Columbia; and Larissa Brooks (Richard Brindley) of Port Elgin. Also greatly missed by her grandchildren, Morgan, Logan, Kendall and Delaney; as well as her brother, Randy Schultz of Port Elgin; and sister-in-law, Alice (Allan) Gamble of Ripley. Predeceased by her son, Dale; and sisters-in-law, Marg Schultz, Shirley Kuchirka and Marilyn Moulton. Diane loved to travel. She loved playing golf with her friends. And she loved the Ripley community. She will be fondly remembered by all who knew her. Following Diane’s wishes, cremation has taken place and a celebration of her life will be held at the Ripley Legion, Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024, from 2-4 p.m. Donations to the Alzheimer Society are greatly appreciated as expressions of sympathy; arrangements entrusted to the MacKenzie and McCreath Funeral Home, Ripley. Condolences on-line at www.mackenzieandmccreath.com.