Passed away peacefully on December 20, 2021 at the North Bay Regional Health Centre, in her 79th year with her daughter Carrie Cooper at her side. Predeceased by her husband Garth Cooper, her parents Robert and Genevieve Barringer (nee Summers). She will be lovingly remembered by her daughter Carrie and her cousins Connie & John Teselle of Lizetta, Georgia, Anne Summers, Eric (Elaine) Summers, Jan (Peter) Robertson and predeceased by cousin Roy Summers. Sadly missed by her many bridge and golf friends. A longtime teacher in Powassan and member of the Emmanuel United Church. Her strong faith had an important role in her life. Brenda was an avid golfer and her sunny personality and laughter will be missed on the fairways. Family will receive friends at the MARTYN FUNERAL HOME on Thursday, December 30, 2021 from 12 noon until 2:00 p.m. Covid-19 restrictions will apply including vaccination proof, face mask wearing etc. A special thank you to the nursing staff at the North Bay Regional Health Centre Pod C3. If desired, donations to the Northern Cancer Society would be gratefully acknowledged as expressions of sympathy. Online condolences at www.martynfh.com