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Richard BROOKS Obituary
On February 16, 2015, at Stella Maris, Richard Kennedy Brooks, of Timonium, MD; beloved husband of Joan Phyllis Brooks (nee Webb); devoted father of Richard Kennedy Brooks III and wife, Kathy; Kathleen Brooks Lauman and husband, Tom; Laurie Elizabeth Stafford and husband, Charles; dear grandfather of Richard Kennedy Brooks IV and wife, Kerri; Elizabeth Hollins Lauman, Amanda Paige Lauman, Kayleigh R. Lauman, John Thomas Carter Lauman, Gerald E. Stafford, Alexander K. Stafford, Charles Brooks Stafford, and Grace Elizabeth Stafford; loving brother of Sister Virginia Ann Brooks, D.C. Friends may call at the family-owned Mitchell-Wiedefeld Funeral Home, Inc., 6500 York Road, (at Overbrook Rd), Baltimore, MD 21212 on Friday from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM. A Funeral Mass will be offered in the Community of St. Francis Xavier Church, 13717 Cuba Road, Hunt Valley, MD 21030 on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at 11:00AM. Interment private. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Mr. Brooks' name to Stella Maris, Inc., 2300 Dulaney Valley Road, Timonium, MD 21093. www.mwfuneralhome.com
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Liz Wildberger
February 12, 2021
Kennedy (as the cousins called him) always laughed at absurdity. His sense of humor never quit.
Mary Elizabeth (Liz) Wildberger
February 16, 2019
Cousin Kennedy (as we called him) was a curly-haired, blond little boy who lived two houses away from us on Belmar Avenue. Time passed, we moved in different directions, but we always gravitated magnetically at family reunions. We had been a close-knit five cousins, drawn together by pride in our families. That happens rarely today.
February 23, 2015
Dear Joan, We only learned today (2/23) that your dear husband had gone to Heaven. We want you to know that we are praying for you and your family. We have missed you in the chapel at Stella Maris. With love and prayers, Kathy & Pat (your pew partners in the chapel)
February 21, 2015
May the all wise and knowing Father of true peace and all tender mercy grant your family a calm heart giving everlasting hope in His promises for the very near future
Baltimore
Robert & Sarah Henderson
February 21, 2015
Richard and Family,
Please accept our sincere sorrow at the loss of your father, husband, brother, and grandfather. The hurt will soon give way to wonderful memories of your time together. God Bless.
Fernando Tosti
February 21, 2015
Dear Rick and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this time of grief and sorrow. You certainly were blessed to have a wonderful father, grandfather, and father-in-law for as long as you did.
With Heart-felt condolences,
Judy and Nando Tosti
February 21, 2015
Prayers for and your family. So sorry for your loss.
Bill & Diane Vanarsdale Sr.
February 20, 2015
Dear Richard and family. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this time.May "GOD" BLESS" you all.
February 19, 2015
Deepest sympathies fromJoppa Magnolia vfco
February 19, 2015
Dear Joan, family,and Sister Ann,
Joe and I send our sincere sympathy but my strongest memories of Ken are the happy times when he and I were one half of the 4 Belmar Ave. cousins. He taught me to ride a 2-wheel bike - on that huge green bike he owned. This took lots of patience on his part but Ken was such a KIND person. When I got a bike on my 13th. birthday we spent every day the following summer together with our bikes. even riding to Pimlico from Overlea and back! I have so many memories of that sort that are still as fresh as when they happened. We are all blessed to be closely related to Ken and we can share our joy that he is now eternally happy. Carolyn
Ellie Lewis
February 19, 2015
Prayers for you and your family, Laurie. So sorry for your loss.
Linda Armacost
February 19, 2015
We want to express our deepest sympathy to Joan and the extended Brooks family in the passing of Ken. Ed and I can't help but remember so many good times together over the years with Ken and Joan. Each and everyone of you are in our thoughts and prayers for comfort and peace. Ed & Linda Armacost
Lorraine Fabiszak
February 19, 2015
My deepest condolences to the entire Brooksfamily. I will always remember Ken's smile and cheery attitude.
Charles & Clare Jednorski
February 18, 2015
Richard, Clare and I send our deepest condolences on the loss of your dad. May he rest in peace.
Frank & Monica Schiefer
February 18, 2015
May your memories comfort you in this time of sadness. Ken's smile, personality and kindness will always be remembered. Our condolences and prayers to Joan and the entire family.
Chuck Stafford
February 18, 2015
My Dear Dad ( father in law )
You took me in and let me be part of your family's life. I'll remember the most bonding moments with dad at the beach house.
Every 4th of July for a decade we pack up all the kids and spend the most interesting week with you and mom-mom. It's hard to describe for the family and friends ..but the way you always treated the grandchildren and taught me how to be a better father and husband I'll never forget . Like taking the beach tent erect r set to the beach at 6 am or as you taught me ...we wouldn't get a space for the " Kids " and " Wives " ( sweeties our love ones ) and I can't not mention the breakfasts feast that you required during our stay all the family to enjoy and devour ! I could go on and on ..Mom mom can share more ...I'll Miss u DAD and I'll always take care of your children and most important your love of life your wife our Mom Mom Brooks .
May god have you work in his will in heaven ,,you offer so much to folks !
Love you for every and more then you know !!Son in law
Gregory Carter
February 18, 2015
Condolences to the Brooks family. I never saw Ken without a jovial smile on his face.
valerie keznor
February 18, 2015
Myself and my entire family will miss you so Mr. Brooks. You were like a father to me. May you rest in peace. You will be so missed.
February 18, 2015
The Garriques family has very fond memories of Ken. He was a wonderful next door neighbor and good friend. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
February 18, 2015
May the all wise and knowing Father of true peace and tender mercy grant your family a calm and firm heart
Baltimore
Liz and Marty Wildberger
February 18, 2015
Dear Joan, Sister Ann, and your family members,
Marty and I were grieved to hear of Ken's passing, but we talked about my childhood and how Ken was an important part of our play on Belmar Ave. He will be remembered prayerfully now.
b w
February 18, 2015
I am very sorry to hear of your loss, but please know that you can find comfort in our Creator, knowing that he cares for you . (1 Pet. 5:7)
February 18, 2015
Dear Joan, children and Sister Ann,
My deepest sympathy on the loss of Ken. I'm sure it was a difficult couple of years but now Ken is at peace. May God bless all of you during this time and going forward.
Love, Patty (Welsh)
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