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BARRY BROOKS Obituary

BROOKS, Barry We are sad to say Barry M. Brooks died at his home Tuesday, August 9, 2022 just shy of his 90th birthday with his beloved wife of almost 69 years Eleanor by his side. Barry was born in Boston, son of Thomas and Rose Brooks and lived most of his life in the town of Winthrop. He graduated in 1947 from Winthrop High School at the age of 16. He then attended Harvard College in Cambridge. He continued his education at Loyola Dental School in Chicago, graduating in 1957. Upon graduation from dental school he enlisted in the Army Dental Corps for 2 years and was stationed at Fort Leonard Wood, Missouri where he practiced dentistry on soldiers and their families. After serving, Dr. Barry and his wife Eleanor returned to his hometown of Winthrop to raise their family. He opened Brooks Dental in 1959 and serviced patients of Winthrop and the surrounding communities for over 60 years. He was an avid collector, musician, music lover, skier, devoted Red Sox fan, and a longtime member of Temple Tefereth Israel Winthrop, and The Winthrop Rotary Club. Most importantly, he was a loving and kind family man, husband and father, grandfather and great grandfather. He leaves his beautiful wife Eleanor, his sister Margie Glovin & her husband Rob, and 6 children: Richard Brooks & his wife Amy of Canton, Lisa Giller & her husband Steven of Peabody, Howard Brooks & his wife Debra of Marblehead, Karen Chinitz & her husband Michael of Newton, Daniel Brooks & his wife Karen of Charlotte N.C, and Adam Brooks of Charlotte N.C. He also leaves 16 grandchildren: Matthew Brooks, Alex Brooks, Lauren Anno & husband Devin, Joshua Giller, David Brooks & his husband Thiago, Stephanie Brooks, Leah Brooks, Taylor Chinitz, Daniella Chinitz, Francesca Chinitz, Robert Brooks, Jonathan Brooks, Harrison Brooks, Kaylie Brooks, Talia Brooks, Eliana Brooks, and 2 great grandchildren: Avery and Lyla. A graveside service will take place Friday, August 12 at 1:00 pm at the Sons of Abraham Cemetery , 776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA with a reception following the funeral service at the home of Karen and Michael Chinitz, Newton for Friday only. Donations can be made to Care Dimensions, Danvers, MA, [email protected] Levine Chapels, Brookline 617-277-8300 www.levinechapel.com

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Published by Boston Globe from Aug. 10 to Aug. 11, 2022.

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Hyacinth Baird James, Culberth &Jillian

August 11, 2022

Grief can be so hard, but our special memories help us cope. Remembering you and your loved one today and always.

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Jean and Mike Anzalone

August 10, 2022

Dr. Barry was a special man who meant much to many. I will always remember his hugs and his welcome whenever we were able to visit. We send our condolences to all the family...losing a spouse/parent/grandparent is so very hard. Love to all.

Lisa and Marty Giller

August 10, 2022

Our sincere condolences to the entire family. We know how much Barry meant to all of you. May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

Nancy Harrison

August 10, 2022

On behalf of the Harrison family, please accept our sincere condolences. Dr. Barry was our family dentist, fellow business owner when my dad owned the barbershop, and neighbor. Thoughts and prayers to Ellie and the family.
Nancy, Paul, Barb and Patricia Harrison

Marty S.

August 10, 2022

Dr. Barry was not only an icon of the Winthrop community, he was a great man and a great Dad. I will always remember him fondly as an influencing part of my formative years. My deepest condolences to Mama Ellie and the whole Brooks family. May his memory be a blessing.

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Sons of Abraham Cemetery

776 Baker Street, West Roxbury, MA

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