Lester M. Brooks

CLARKSVILLE – Lester Melrose Brooks, 94, of Clarksville, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, April 22, 2023. He was born on May 6, 1928, and was married to his loving wife, Theresa Claire Marie (Cote) Brooks, for 68 years. He was born at home to Harold Lewis Brooks and Marion (McConnell) Brooks on North Hill in Stewartstown. He attended schools on North Hill and later attended Colebrook Academy. He grew up on a farm on North Hill, where, among other chores, he could drive a 4-horse team with a wagon. He was drafted into the U.S. Army and served with honor in the Korean War from 1951 -53. Shortly after his military service, Lester was employed at the Beecher Falls Division of Ethan Allen furniture manufacturing company, retiring after 38 years. He traveled extensively with his wife, and they made trips to many states, the Canadian Provinces, Germany, and other parts of Europe. Lester also owned and maintained two Christmas tree farms and one maple sugar orchard. He spent many years with his family at his camp in Creampoke in Stewartstown. He was a hard and tireless worker; however, in his spare time, he liked to camp, play cards, travel, boat, ride his snowmobiles and ATVs. He was a very successful man, although, he always said he could never have done it without his wife. He is survived by his sister, Rita Brigham; children, Martha Ann Brooks and her husband, Robert Gadwah, David Levi Brooks and partner, Penney Hammer, and son Dale Louis Brooks. He also had many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. He is predeceased by his wife, Theresa in 2020; his sister Ramona, his twin sister, Louetta as a baby; 6 brothers, Holman, Lawrence, Glen, Wayne, Howard, and Roy; and his son, Arnold, and two grandsons, Terry and Levi. A graveside interment service with military honors will be held on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at 2 p.m. in the Stewartstown Hollow Cemetery. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Funeral arrangements in NH are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Lester M. Brooks

May 6, 1928 - April 22, 2023