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Whitinsville- John L. Brooks, 72, died Monday, July 16 at home, after a period of declining health. John leaves his son Michael Brooks and his wife Crystal and their three daughters, Savanna, Lillian and Barbara Ann, with whom he lived. He also leaves his aunt Barbara Aronson, of Whitinsville. He was predeceased by his wife of 36 years, Suzanne (McKenzie) in 2014.
John was the only child of Marty and Ruth Agnes (Dow) Brooks. He was born March 11, 1946 in Chelsea and he grew up in Newton. He was drafted into the US Army and served as a medic in Vietnam. A dedicated worker, John was constantly going to school to improve his employment skills whether by taking welding or computer courses or by attending Peterson’s School of Steam Engineering. He worked in many industries, including General Motors as a millwright, the Leahy Clinic and ultimately retiring as a 2nd class engineer from American Power in 2008.
With Suzanne, John enjoyed traveling; Maine was a special place for them. He enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting and camping with his son, daughter-in-law and grand-daughters. He absolutely adored his grand-daughters and being with his family.
Memorial Calling Hours are Friday, July 20, from 5-6:30PM. A Memorial Service will begin at 6:30. Please omit flowers. Donations in John's memory may be made to the Wounded Warrior Project, PO Box 758517, Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517
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Maxine Ahearn (Veduccio)
So very sad to see this post. John was such a nice guy. Always a kind word. I am sure he will be very missed by his family. Maxine Ahearn
Richard Ryan
Memories of John Brooks from NHS days brings to mind what a great guy John was.
It is amazing that even today his "Corner Boys" Dave Vito, Bill Sutcliffe, Tony Gabis
and several others meet on a regular basis to keep their friendship alive. Now there
is a major void in those subsequent get togethers. Many memories, laughs, sad times,
and friendship shared will keep Brooksie alive in their minds and hearts.
The stories I hear of Brooksie shared were of his always giving... such as if friends needed a ride
somewhere he was always ready to assist. We separate those we know based on their giving and
taking of others. I wish I had spent more time getting to know Brooksie and could count
him as a closer friend. He will always be a NHS friend yet not a close one as shared by the
"corner boy's". Rest in peace Brooksie. You left an indelible impression on many.
How many of us can hope to earn those golden words and be remembered in that way?
A good reason to reach out to your friends now versus putting it off for a later day.
Even an email to those that have signed onto nnhs65.net would be a pleasant surprise
and could make one's day. We all could use a hello and glad you are my friend.
Life is getting shorter each day. May you all reach 100 years and sign up for another 100!
Rich Ryan one of "the Ville boys"