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HEISE, Brooks Barton Sr.
Brooks Barton Heise, Sr. husband of Dorothy Burdick Heise, passed away peacefully January 8, 2013. He was born October 20, 1922 son of the late Frank and Gladys (Lincoln) Heise. He graduated from Hall High School in West Hartford, CT in the class of 1940, and was a graduate of Yale University with a degree in mechanical engineering in the class of 1946. Brooks served in the US Navy during World War II. He was employed for many years by the PLAX Corporation in Stonington, CT. He founded Heise Industries, Inc., located in East Berlin, CT. in 1965 for the design and manufacture of molds for the production of plastic containers. He was a member of the Elks Lodge #1784 in Westbrook, CT. He was an avid sailor owning many different types of boats over the years. His woodworking skills were impressive, making many of the furniture pieces in his home. Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Susan of Hebron, CT and a son Brooks Jr. and daughter-in-law Lynn of Higganum, CT. Five grandchildren and eight step children.
A memorial service will be held Monday, January 14, 2013 at 12 noon in the Spencer funeral Home 112 main St. East Hampton. In lieu of flowers please send donations to: The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson's Research www.michaeljfox.org Or Disabled American Veterans www.dav.org.To leave online condolences please visit www.spencerfuneralhomeinc.com.
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Arnold Quast
January 17, 2013
Many memories of when Brooks left PLAX. Working with others from PLAX at VYPAK, Ron Despard, Bill Bolton and others.
My Wife and I extend our deepest sympathy
Jean Peoples
January 12, 2013
My condolences to the Heise family. Brooks was a wonderful man, friend, and neighbor. Take comfort in knowing that he is now in a better place.
Bob Alvord
January 12, 2013
Very sorry to hear about Brooks. He was a gentleman and friend. He will be missed.My prayers go out to you.
Bob Alvord
January 12, 2013
Very sorry to hear about Brooks.You all have my sympathy and my prayers go out ot you. He will be missed.
Janet Montgomery
January 11, 2013
Brooks was a well respected and talented man. My sympathy to his family.
Jean Gee-Karbownik
January 11, 2013
To the Heise Family; So sorry to read about the passing of your Father; Take comfort in knowing that he is now in the hands of our Lord Jesus. May God give you strength and Bless you all during this difficult period. Jean M. Gee-Karbownik, East Berlin, CT
John Makiaris
January 11, 2013
Very sorry to hear of Brooks passing. He was one of the first people I met when I moved to Giants Neck.I sailed with him a few times on the Tartan.So long Brooks.Fair winds and good sailing.
Ron Beaupre
January 11, 2013
He was a great man and i learned alot from him.he will be missed.
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