Lewis M. Brooks Jr.

Lewis Brooks Obituary

Of Arlington, June 15, 2008. Husband of Lillian (Leone). Father of Lewis M. Brooks, III of Arlington, Jeffrey G. Brooks and his wife Christina of Framingham, and Laura Brooks of Medford. Brother of Phyllis Tobey and her husband Glen of Malden, and his mother-in-law Elda Leone of Winchester. He is also survived by his brother-in-law Dr. Robert Leone and his wife Janet, and by his sister-in-law Lorraine Nichols and her husband Ralph. Also survived by cousins, many nieces, nephews, grand nieces, grand nephews & dear friends. Funeral from the Saville & Grannan Funeral Home, 418 Mass. Ave., ARLINGTON CENTER, Saturday, June 21 at 9AM. Funeral Mass in St. Eulalia's Church, 50 Ridge St., Winchester at 10AM. Relatives and friends invited. Visitation Friday from 3 to 8 PM. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the American Diabetes Assoc., 1 Broomfield St., Boston, MA 02108. Online guestbook and directions: savilleandgrannan.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 18 to Jun. 19, 2008.

Memories and Condolences
for Lewis Brooks

8 Entries

Lynn Foord-May

June 26, 2008

I feel so blessed to have had the opportunity to get to know Lewis not only as an inspiring patient, but also as a friend. My life is richer in so many ways for our professional relationship and his warm friendship.

We teach our students that the really good therapists learn something from everyone that they work with— and Lewis showed them how that happens that every time he came to Simmons. The students ALWAYS loved his class, loved hearing his stories and his jokes; loved seeing the van and how he was independent in getting in and out and driving it. They were all so inspired by his positive attitude and dogged perseverance in the face of all the challenges Diabetes presented to him.

I told the class who met him last fall that he had died, and offered to match their donations to the Diabetes Foundation. One student, who I know has been struggling deeply with the financial burdens of being a full time graduate student, INSISTED that I take her contribution. Another student came to my office, and pulled out of her wallet nine one-dollar bills that she had saved up. She said she just had to make a donation-- she wanted to do what she could to help stop Diabetes from doing this to anyone else.

It was a privilege to know him, and to get to know all of you through him. I will remember him for his sense of humor, his energy and creativity in the face of repeated physical problems, and mostly for his relentless positive attitude. I was honored to be able to share in his memorial and to mourn him with his family and his friends. I was deeply, deeply touched and honored that the priest mentioned his work at Simmons in his eulogy.

Thank you all for allowing me to share in the life of this extraordinary man. When I said goodbye to him at the gravesite, I promised him that all he taught me would not end here, but that I would carry on teaching it to as many future PTs as I can. I will tell his story, and they will see him and get to know him also through the videos we have of him. Please know that Lewis will live on in this way, and continue to teach PTs how to be thoughtful, creative professionals and caring advocates for their patients.

May God bless Lewis and each of you, and may your memories give you some peace in your grief.

Lynn Foord-May

Allan Igo

June 24, 2008

Lil, I am so sorry. Lewis and you were always such a nice couple, and you've raised such a nice family. I still have such nice memories of our growing up in Arlington.

Carissa Somma

June 23, 2008

I first met Mr. Brooks almost 3 years ago as a PT student at Simmons College where my classmates and I had the pleasure of hearing his inspirational life story and experience his unlimited optimism. A few weeks ago I met Mr. Brooks again at Youville while working as a PT aide where I felt fortunate to have the opportunity to take part in his care. Even under the toughest circumstances, when I asked Mr. Brooks how he was feeling, he always responded “I’m fine.”

Mrs. Brooks- my condolences to you and your family. Lewis Brooks Jr. will always be remembered.

andree wheeler

June 19, 2008

I had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Brooks and his wonderful wife and
family when I used to take my nephew to Little League games. He was a very dedicated and loving coach. He and his wife would buy ice cream for the teams. He will be very much missed.

God bless you. Prayers and best wishes to you all.

Andree Wheeler

Kenneth Shaw

June 19, 2008

Please know Lewis is in a better place and we will join him in a good measure of time. Love and Blessings,

David Cunningham

June 18, 2008

I am one of the physical therapy students at Simmons College who had the pleasure of meeting Mr. Brooks last Fall. He has left a very positive and lasting impression on myself and my fellow students. He will be greatly missed.

Debbie Desimone

June 18, 2008

Our family is so sorry for your loss of your husband and dad. Our prayers are with you all during this difficult time. May he rest in peace.
The Desimone, Toronto family from St. Eulalia parish

Lauren R. Jastremski

June 18, 2008

To the Brooks Family,

I send my heartfelt condolences to all of you. May Mr. Brooks rest in peace.

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