It is with deep regret and profound sadness that we announce the passing of a kind and wonderful lady on August 4, 2010. Born Thelma Mary Brooks on December 29, 1918 in Croton, Ontario. Daughter of the late Morris and Ethel Brooks. Wife of the late Lorne Adkin (1964). Predeceased by brother Jim Brooks, and sister Glenna Bilton. Cherished mother of Jim (Laurel) Adkin, Bob (Carolyn) Adkin, Joyce Adkin and her late husband Bill Barker, and Bill (Elizabeth) Adkin. Adored grandmother of Tammy (Shane) Roberts, Pam (Craig) Straky, Cheryl Adkin, Marly Adkin, Mike (Pam) Adkin, David (Beth) Adkin, Greg (Meron) Adkin. Much loved step grandma of Jason (Lisa) Sinnott, and Brad (Liz) Sinnott. Adored great grandma to Amy Roberts, Ian Roberts, Ethan Straky, Ashton Adkin, and Gabrielle Sinnott. Cremation has taken place with a private family service to follow. Arrangements entrusted to Walter D. Kelly Funeral Home. As an expression of sympathy donations to the Alzheimer Society would be much appreciated.