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Donald Brooks Obituary
He was the loving husband to Eva Roberson Brooks.
Born on November 3, 1926 in Poolesville, MD, he was the son of the late James Evan Brooks and Anna Titus Brooks.
Along with his wife, Donald is survived by his three children; Donna Brooks Sensoy, Don Michael Brooks, wife Sharon, Lisa Brooks Hammond, 8 grandchildren and 17 great-grandchildren.
He began his career with the Montgomery County Police Department in 1950 rising through the ranks until his retirement in 1991 as Chief of Police. In 1988 he and co-author Charles A Federline published "A Worthy Innovation" A History of the Montgomery County Police Department 1922-1987. This book was dedicated to the men and women who served Montgomery County as police officers and the civilian staff who supported them. This work was one of his proudest achievements. He was also an avid quail hunter and dog trainer and spent many happy days in the fields with his many friends.
His family and numerous grand and great-grandchildren were a source of pride and delight. He thought each and all were beautiful, smart and precious. His was a life well lived.
The family will be receiving friends on Tuesday, December 27th from 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM at Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church, 17821 Elgin Rd, Poolesville, MD 20837 where a funeral service will follow at 11:00 AM. Interment to follow at Monocacy Cemetery 19801 W Hunter Rd, Beallsville, MD 20839.
In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made in Donald's memory to Poolesville Memorial United Methodist Church, http://www.pmumc.org/. Donald E. Brooks
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Mary Jane Warrenfeltz
December 29, 2022
The Mathews family ,of the late Lucille Virginia. Titus , Mathews , wish to extend our deepest sympathy to all of Donald´s family !! Mary Jane
Renfrew family
December 26, 2022
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Sherry & Don Mayes
December 26, 2022
Our sincere sympathy in your loss! We know he will truly be missed. What a great legacy he left his family. A life well lived....
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