J. D'Arcy Brooks BA, LLB, QC October 6th, 1935 - September 3rd, 2017 Our prince of a man, took his leave from us, after a brief illness, in the Great War Memorial Hospital in Perth, Ontario on Sunday, September 3rd, 2017. Loving husband of Linda (Doyle), devoted father of Brenda (Mark Lewis), Jennifer (Craig Hill), Allison and David. Proud grandfather of Kaitlyn, Connor, Emma and Alexandra. He also leaves his brothers Terry, Bill and Michael. D'Arcy was predeceased by his parents Dr. Edward F. and Isobel (Noonan) Brooks, his four sisters Mary, Patricia, Elizabeth and Susan. After graduating from Queen's Law School and being called to the bar, he joined the firm Borden Elliot Kelly and Palmer which later became Borden Elliot. He developed an extensive practice in corporate law before becoming managing partner and CEO of the firm. He took a leading role in the formation of a national firm which was to become Borden Ladner Gervais, one of the nation's largest firms. He was admired by his partners and associates for his vision in this endeavor. D'Arcy was a gentleman, a leader and the most generous of men who took pride in the time he spent on the boards on which he served, particularly St. Josephs Health Centre in Toronto. In spite of his achievements, his most precious time was spent with family and friends, especially when at Christie Lake. The family would like to thank Dr. Stephanie Popiel and the amazing staff and nurses who cared so lovingly for D'Arcy as well as our nieces and nephews who stood by his side during his final days. Friends may pay their respects at the Blair & Son Funeral Home, 15 Gore St., West, Perth on Sunday, September 10th, 2017 from 12:00 Noon until 4:00 P.M. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. John's Church, 38 Wilson St., East, Perth on Monday at 1:00 P.M. A reception for family and friends will follow at Code's Mill On The Park, 53 Herriott St., Perth. Donations in D'Arcy's memory could be made to the Great War Memorial Hospital Foundation, 33 Drummond St., West, Perth or St. Joseph's Health Centre in Toronto in lieu of flowers. I expect to pass through life but once. If therefore, there be any kindness I can show, or any good thing that I can do to any fellow being, let me do it now and not defer or neglect it, as I shall not pass this way again…William Penn