Roy E. Brooks

WEST STEWARTSTOWN – Roy E. Brooks, of West Stewartstown, died at his home on Thursday morning, Aug. 27, 2020, one day shy of his 89th birthday. He was born on North Hill in Stewartstown on Aug. 28, 1931, the youngest son to the late Harold L. and Marion E. (McConnell) Brooks. As a youngster, he attended the Cedar Brook Schoolhouse in Bear Rock. Roy’s working career was wide and varied. He worked as a chipper operator and boiler operator at Ethan Allen for many years, and later worked for Rueben Washburn’s plywood mill in North Stratford. He also did cement work for many years with Homer Beecher, including helping on the construction of the Lyman Dam. He was an avid ATV enthusiast, and could often be found away from home on the trails. In 10 years, he put 20,000 miles on his four-wheeler. He also enjoyed working on his wood pile to be sure there was always plenty of stove wood, and he would often just head out to ride the back roads, never with a destination in mind, and was known to say, “It’s fun to get lost.” He was particularly fond of his trips out with his grandson, Dillon Brooks. Roy is survived by his five children, Ryan Brooks of West Stewartstown, Robin Brooks (Wade) of Colebrook, Judy Brooks (Herb) of Arizona, Lana Brooks (Earl) of Gilmanton, NH, and Marie Roby (Buddy) of Concord; two siblings, Lester Brooks (Theresa) of Clarksville and Rita Brigham of Stewartstown; as well as numerous grandchildren, great- and great-great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins. He is predeceased by his siblings, Holman Brooks, Glen Brooks, Lawrence Brooks, Wayne Brooks, Howard Brooks, Ramona Brooks, and a sister, Louetta, as an infant. There will be no public calling hours. A graveside interment service will be held on Sunday, Sept. 6, 2020, at 1 p.m. in the Stewartstown Hollow Cemetery on Rt. 145. The dress code is casual everyday clothes, as Roy would not want anyone dressing up fancy, but rather as they would normally be comfortable. Expressions of sympathy in memory of Mr. Brooks may be made to the Great North Woods Riders ATV Club, Inc., P.O. Box 218, Pittsburg, NH 03592. Condolences may be offered to the family on-line by going to www.jenkinsnewman.com. Arrangements are under the direction of Jenkins & Newman Funeral Home in Colebrook.

Roy E. Brooks

August 28, 1931 - August 27, 2020