Arnold L. Brooks

CLARKSVILLE, NH — Arnold L. Brooks, 64, of Clarksville, passed away at the Weeks Medical Center in Lancaster, NH, on Saturday evening, Feb. 3, 2018, with his family by his side and after a year-long battle with cancer. He was born on Feb. 14, 1953, in West Stewartstown, the first son of Lester and Theresa (Cote) Brooks. He attended the local schools and later joined the U.S. Army in 1976, where he served honorably in Germany as a diesel generator mechanic. Upon returning home after his service, Arnold worked as a sawyer at the Beecher Falls Division of Ethan Allen for 30 years. After that he attended culinary school and received his associate’s degree in the culinary arts. Arnold loved to be outdoors, hunting or being at camp. He was an avid motorcycle enthusiast and loved to be on his Harley-Davidson. He enjoyed wood carving and was very creative, in addition to a quick wit with a big sense of humor. In the spring, Arnold enjoyed maple sugaring, and he always cherished time with his family and friends. He leaves behind his wife, Anita Fletcher of Irasburg, Vt.; four sons, Cedric & Jesse Brooks of Colebrook, and Joshua & Arnold Seely of Quebec; two daughters, Zelda Brooks of Lydonville, Vt., and Hannah Brooks of Colebrook; his parents, Lester & Theresa Brooks of Clarksville; two brothers, David Brooks and fiancée Penny of Clarksville and Dale Brooks of Meredith, NH; a sister, Martha Gadwah and husband Robert of Clarksville; two grandchildren, Treed Brooks and Connor Gallagher; as well as numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is preceded in death by a son, Terry Brooks in 2007. There are no public calling hours. A memorial service will be held at the Trinity United Methodist Church in Colebrook on Saturday, Feb. 17, 2018, at 1 p.m., followed by a convivial and light reception for family and friends. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Brooks may be made to the Oncology Dept. at Weeks Medical Center, 173 Middle St., Lancaster, NH 03584. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home, Colebrook, NH.

Arnold L. Brooks

February 14, 1953 - February 3, 2018