Stephen J. Brooks
1969-2020
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Stephen John
Brooks at Hospice House in Fredericton on June 6th, 2020, after a
short aggressive battle with cancer. Stephen was born on July 13th,
1969 to Margaret (Reed) Brooks and Jack Brooks in Perth-Andover, New
Brunswick. He was the youngest of five siblings, spending the
majority of his childhood years on his family’s potato farm in
Gladwyn. Mazerolle Settlement became his home in his adult years with
his own family.
At a young age Stephen fell in love with motorcycling and snowmobiling
and has been a passionate and talented rider ever since. He was
esteemed by his riding buddies for being fast and smooth, both on the
pavement and on the trails.
He was also an admirer of music, particularly rock music. Stephen
took up the drums in his teens and played in the school concert and
jazz bands. He was also the drummer in a garage band with his high
school chums.
Stephen was a lover of knowledge, he was one to never stop learning
something new. Stephen was a graduate from UNB in History and
Psychology, the Maritime Forest Ranger School, ITI in Moncton and
UMPI’s Faculty of Education.
Stephen is predeceased by his father Jack. He leaves behind his wife
Sarah (Ludford) Brooks, his daughter Sophie, his mother Margaret, his
four sisters Barb Rideout (Ross Rideout), Carol Brooks, Brenda
LaFrance and Linda Brooks (Mike Volpe) and many nieces, nephews,
grand-nieces and grand-nephews.
Stephen had such a beautiful soul and calming presence, which allowed
him to collect many friends over the years. He was a devoted father
and husband, a loving son, brother and friend. May he rest in peace
forever a star to watch over us.
Due to the current COVID-19 restrictions, a private funeral service
for Stephen’s family will take place at Brunswick Funeral Homes
and Crematorium Ltd (105 F. Tribe Road, Perth-Andover, NB, E7H 3S3) on
Thursday, June 11th.
Donations made to the Hospice House of Fredericton or a charity of
personal choice in Stephen’s name would be greatly appreciated
by his family.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Brunswick Funeral Home,
Perth-Andover, NB.
Our most sincere sympathies to the family and friends of Stephen J Brooks 19692020..
Death notice for the town of: Perth-Andover, Province: Nouveau-Brunswick