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Edward Brooks Obituary

Of Milford, NH, formerly of Charlestown, June 19, 2008. Beloved husband of Lois (Ulrich) and the late Grace (Grows) Brooks. Loving father of Thomas Brooks and his wife Kathleen of Alfred, Maine, Keith Brooks and his wife Kristin of Sutton, NH, Deborah Langone and her husband Stephen of West Roxbury, Nancy Brooks and her partner Maura Meagher of Jamaica Plain, Lynne Smith and her husband Kevin of Charlestown, Pamela Gagnon and her husband John of Texas, Diane Smith and her husband Bruce of NH, Scott Brooks and his wife Allison of Wilmington. Loving grandfather of 15 grandchildren and 2 great grandchildren. Beloved son of the late Alonzo Brooks, Sr. and Beatrice Brooks. Devoted brother of Alonzo Brooks, Jr., Helen Peckham, Beatrice LaPlante, Frank Brooks and the late Eva, Earle, Robert and Richard Brooks. Funeral from the Frank H. Carr Funeral Home, 220 Bunker Hill St., CHARLESTOWN Tuesday at 9 AM. Funeral Service in St. John's Episcopal Church, Devens St., Charlestown at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours Monday, 4-8 PM. Interment Woodlawn Cemetery, Everett. Late retired member of Teamsters Union, Local #25 and Local #799, I.L.A. U.S. Navy Veteran of World War II. Kindly make memorial donations in Ed's name to the Milford United Methodist Church Afternoon Off Program, P.O. Box 476, Milford, NH 03055. For guestbook, obituary and directions, visit: www.carrfuneral.com.

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Published by Boston Globe from Jun. 22 to Jun. 23, 2008.

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JoAnne Turner

June 18, 2009

Didn't realize it has been almost a year since Mr Ed has been gone. He was a fixture on Main Street for the parades. I hope that my hubby George Turner when he died was able to hook up with him, he loved him

Susan and Carl McCormack family

June 24, 2008

To Pamela Gagnon family,her siblings and their families

We are honored to have known your "Papa" and are so sorry for your loss. We rejoice that he is well again now and at peace.

Peggy (Pieper) Connolly

June 23, 2008

Lynne
So sorry to hear about your father.
I know somewhat how you feel.
I lost my dad not to long ago.
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

patty allen

June 22, 2008

Lynn,Kevin and family, so sorry to hear about your dad and grandfather. i never had the chance to meet him, but i heard he was a great dad, and grandfather to all. love patty (99)

Harold Boudreau

June 22, 2008

Sorry to hear about your Dad. May he rest in peace.

Harold Boudreau
Boulevard Ca

JoAnne & George Turner

June 22, 2008

Tommy & Kathy: So sorry to hear about your dad. May he rest in peace.

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