Brooks, Karen Ann (née Barrett) – Passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, December 18th at the Ross Memorial Hospital in her 72nd year. Karen was the beloved wife of the late David Charles Brooks. Loving mother of Lisa May Hatt (Robert Little) and Sheri Brooks. Cherished grandmother of Jacob, Isaac and Isabella. Dear sister-in-law to Jackie McCluskey (William). Visitation will be held at the Mackey Funeral Home, 33 Peel Street, Lindsay on Wednesday, December 21st from 1:00 until time of funeral service in the chapel at 2:00 p.m. Interment to follow at Riverside Cemetery. If desired, a memorial donation to the Humane Society of Kawartha Lakes would be appreciated by the family. Online donations and condolences can be made at www.mackeys.ca