Belmont—–Robert J. Brooks, Sr, 82, of 7 Witham Road, died at the Lakes Region General Hospital, Laconia on Sunday, September 15, 2013.
Robert was born July 21, 1931 in Lakeport, N.H., the son of Frank and Mary (McMurphy) Brooks.
Mr. Brooks served in the U. S. Army during the Korean War. He was a lifelong resident of the Laconia/Belmont area and had been employed at Hebert’s Foundry and Scott & Williams.
Robert was CB radio operator and was an avid fisherman. He enjoyed camping, hunting and clam digging.
Survivors include his wife of fifty-six years, Grace (Provencal) Brooks, of Belmont; two sons, Robert J. Brooks, Jr. of Bristol and Vern Brooks of Laconia; a daughter, Susan Cutler, of Laconia; six grandchildren; several great grandchildren and a sister, Alice, of New Hampshire. In addition to his parents, Mr. Brooks was predeceased by a son-in-law, Allan L. Cutler, in 2010 and by three brothers, Henry Brooks, Joe Brooks and Frank Brooks.
Calling hours will be held on Wednesday, September 18, 2013 from 9:00AM-11:00AM in the Carriage House of the Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H.
A Graveside Service will follow the calling hours at Noon at the family lot in Pine Grove Cemetery, Belknap Mt. Road, Gilford.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests that memorial donations be made to Grace Brooks, 7 Witham Road, Belmont, N.H. 03220.
Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 164 Pleasant Street, Laconia, N.H. is assisting the family with the arrangements.
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