Harold E. BROOKMAN Sr.

BROOKMAN, Harold E. Sr. Harold E. Brookman, Sr., 79, of Colchester, beloved husband of Vivian (Hurn) Brookman, passed away Wednesday (October 13, 2010) at the Wm. W. Backus Hospital in Norwich after a courageous battle with cancer. Born May 1, 1931 in East Hartford, he was a son of the late Raymond and Grace (Roberts) Brookman. He joined the National Guard in April of 1949 and was activated to serve with the Army in Germany during Korean War in September of 1950. Mr. Brookman worked in Auto Parts Sales for over 50 years throughout the area for the former Weiner's, ACME and last with Mark's United in Colchester. An avid outdoorsman, he was a longtime active member and past Treasurer of the Skungamaug Fish Game Club in Hebron. In his spare time, he also enjoyed woodworking, but most importantly, spending time with his family, to whom he was ever devoted. In addition to his loving wife of 57 years, he is survived by four children, Harold, Jr., "Sam" and his wife, Beverly of Rutland, VT, Christine Cleroux and her husband, James of East Hampton, Amy Strickland of Middletown and Michael and his wife, Darlene, also of Rutland, VT; 11 grandchildren; three great grandchildren; two sisters, Dorothy Johnson of New Jersey and Ethel Williams of Rocky Hill; two brothers, Robert of Keene, NH and David of Wilmington, NY; a special nephews, Richard Brookman of Moodus; his dog, Jake; and numerous extended family members and friends. He was predeceased by a sister, Grace Watrous; and two brothers, Howard and Raymond. Friends may call 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday at the Aurora-McCarthy Funeral Home, 167 Old Hartford Road, Colchester. The funeral will assemble starting at 10 a.m. Monday at the funeral home before a 10:30 a.m. Chapel Service. Committal with full military honors will follow in the State Veterans Cemetery, Middletown. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory may be made to the Skungamaug Fish Game Club, P.O. Box 208, Hebron 06248. For online condolences, please visit www.auroramccarthyfuneralhome.com.