Obituary
It is with great sadness that the family of Lawrence “Larry” Melbourne Brooks, 90, announce his peaceful passing which occurred on December 27, 2022, at the Saint John Regional Hospital Transition Ward. Born in Saint John, NB, on October 28, 1932, he was the son of the late Francis and Margaret (Connor) Brooks.
Larry was a former employee for Saint John Iron Works where he was a foreman and a Union President for many years. He loved to work with his hands both in his job and at home in his garage or basement workshops. Larry loved woodworking and over the years made many tables and items of wood for family and friends. He also loved cars, building them, restoring them, and generally going through them, of course he had several stories of how his sons ‘helped’ him go through some of his cars. He also loved working with metal and made many items for both use and for sale; anything from small items to utility trailers. All of his boys have stories of the items he made that both lasted and didn’t last. Larry loved to play cards with his family and friends; there was a long-standing Thursday night card game in his life. He was a beloved father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be dearly missed.
He is survived by his sons Steven Brooks (Linda), Lawrence “Larry” Jr. Brooks (Andrea), Jonathan (Brooks), Kevin Ferris (Dawn), Ronald Ferris (Sandra), Terry Ferris (Jackie), Robert Ferris; grandchildren Lise (Michael), Tosha, Shannon, Danielle, David, Blake, April, Virginia, Jessica, Steven, Jason, Jennifer; great grandchildren Tyler, Oliver, Layne, Bella, Chrissey, Jordan, Jaden, Odin, Hope; great great grandchildren Mason, Ava, Rhylan and Addy. He is also survived by his sister Evelyn MacPherson along with several nieces and nephews.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his first wife Evelyn Brooks, second wife Theresa Aileen Brooks, brother Lloyd Brooks (Christine) and brother-in-law Hughie MacPherson.
Arrangements are entrusted to Fundy Funeral Home, 230 Westmorland Road (646-2424). A private family graveside service will be held in Fernhill Cemetery on December 31, 2022. Donations in Larry’s memory may be made towards the SPCA Animal Rescue.
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October 28 1932 December 27 2022 90 Years Old
Nous offrons nos plus sincères condoléances à la famille et aux amis de Lawrence Larry Brooks October 28 1932 December 27 2022 90 Years Old et espérons que leur souvenir pourra être une source de réconfort pendant cette période difficile. Vos pensées et vos mots aimables sont grandement appréciés.
Décès pour la Ville: Saint-John, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick