IN LOVING MEMORY OF
John Phillips
Brooks, Sr.
November 30, 1924 – October 25, 2016
Obituary
Alton, New Hampshire
John Phillips Brooks, Sr., age 91, of Barnes Avenue in Alton, died October 25, 2016.
Born November 30, 1924 in Kittery, Maine, a son of Herbert and Sarah "Sadie" (Woodward) Brooks, John was one of 12 children. He resided in Alton the past 15 years, having previously resided on Chalk Pond in New Durham, since 1979.
John served with the United States Army during World War II. He was a surviving member of the 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", having landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day June 6, 1944. He also took part in the Battle of the Bulge along with many other conflicts. John was a recipient of multiple Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star as well as many other honors for his military service.
He retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 years. John also worked as a courier for Robbins Auto Parts in Dover for 14 years.
John was a communicant at St. Katharine Drexel Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the American Legion, the V.F.W., Alton Seniors and Wolfeboro Senior Citizens Club. John led a very full and active life. He was always happy, a great story teller, had many friends, and loved to make people laugh. He proudly served as Grand Marshall with the American Legion at the Memorial Day Parade this year.
Survived by his wife, Paulette Alden Brooks, 5 children: John Brooks, Jr., Greg Brooks, Carol (Tina) Scarbrough and husband Joe, Roger Brooks and partner Christine Ashburn, Paul Brooks and wife Cheryl, 3 stepchildren: Dawn Law and husband Steve, John Alden and friend Kim, Ric Alden and wife Cathy, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, 2 sisters: Ruth Slonski and Janet Still, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife Nancy (Rocco) Brooks.
Calling hours are Friday from 5-7pm at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 10am at St. Katharine Drexel Church, Hidden Spring's Road (Route 28N) in Alton, NH with Fr. Robert F. Cole, pastor, as celebrant. Interment with military honors by the United States Army will be on Monday at 11am at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW).
John Phillips Brooks, Sr., age 91, of Barnes Avenue in Alton, died October 25, 2016.
Born November 30, 1924 in Kittery, Maine, a son of Herbert and Sarah "Sadie" (Woodward) Brooks, John was one of 12 children. He resided in Alton the past 15 years, having previously resided on Chalk Pond in New Durham, since 1979.
John served with the United States Army during World War II. He was a surviving member of the 1st Infantry Division "The Big Red One", having landed on Omaha Beach on D-Day June 6, 1944. He also took part in the Battle of the Bulge along with many other conflicts. John was a recipient of multiple Purple Hearts, a Bronze Star as well as many other honors for his military service.
He retired from the United States Postal Service after 30 years. John also worked as a courier for Robbins Auto Parts in Dover for 14 years.
John was a communicant at St. Katharine Drexel Church, a member of the Knights of Columbus, a member of the American Legion, the V.F.W., Alton Seniors and Wolfeboro Senior Citizens Club. John led a very full and active life. He was always happy, a great story teller, had many friends, and loved to make people laugh. He proudly served as Grand Marshall with the American Legion at the Memorial Day Parade this year.
Survived by his wife, Paulette Alden Brooks, 5 children: John Brooks, Jr., Greg Brooks, Carol (Tina) Scarbrough and husband Joe, Roger Brooks and partner Christine Ashburn, Paul Brooks and wife Cheryl, 3 stepchildren: Dawn Law and husband Steve, John Alden and friend Kim, Ric Alden and wife Cathy, numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren, 2 sisters: Ruth Slonski and Janet Still, and many nieces, nephews and friends. He was predeceased by his first wife Nancy (Rocco) Brooks.
Calling hours are Friday from 5-7pm at Peaslee Alton Funeral Home, 12 School Street, Alton, NH. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 29, 2016 at 10am at St. Katharine Drexel Church, Hidden Spring's Road (Route 28N) in Alton, NH with Fr. Robert F. Cole, pastor, as celebrant. Interment with military honors by the United States Army will be on Monday at 11am at New Hampshire State Veterans Cemetery in Boscawen. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Veterans of Foreign War (VFW).
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