Peter-Brooks-Obituary

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Peter Brooks

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I was very fortunate to work with Peter and after retirement was able to count Peter as one of my friends. He was terrific at his job and always available to answer questions and help. After retirement, I was part of the group that went to Myrtle Beach to golf. I have many fond memories of these trips. We will all miss Peter

Peter as a friend was God sent and as an office mate in Rohm and Haas a great teacher and mentor.

From July 1979, Peter and I worked side by side as the two financial analysts of the Pacific Region in Walnut Creek and Pleasant Hill in CA. The Business Teams, countries and financial systems were split between the two of us. I did not know anything about computers when I moved to CA. Peter taught me how to use an Apple IIe and later a PC. I built my Business Plans using...

Mary and I met Peter and Suzie in our walks at Ridley Creek State Park. Peter is well described in the obituary - soft spoken, with integrity but mischievous. He was active in local service projects and obviously loved his family. We are so blessed to have known him - he was a great example! We will miss him! Don

Peter and I were cousins, he from the Cincinnati branch and I from the Maine branch of the Hayden family. Our paths crossed at Amherst College where he was several years ahead of me. Peter was friendly and reached out to me on campus in 1969. Robin and I last saw Peter at the Hayden family reunion on Cape Cod and we had hoped to reconnect in retirement, which sadly did not happen. We always enjoyed the Brooks' holiday letter filled with updated information about everyone. Robin and I send...

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Family in California 1983

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Obituary

Peter's Obituary

Peter Sears Brooks of Media, Pennsylvania died on Friday February 27, 2026, at 77 years of age.  He was born on June 5, 1948, in Boston, Massachusetts to Albert and Jane Brooks.  Peter grew up in Mariemont, Ohio with his parents and sister Ellen.  He graduated from Amherst College...

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