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Lillian Brookes Obituary
Wolfeboro -- Lillian Osgood Brookes, 90, died March 20, 2011, at Mountain View Nursing Home in Ossipee.
She was born Sept. 7, 1920, in Wolfeboro, to the late Howard Eaton and Mildred (French) Osgood.
During World War II, she was an Army Air Forces Fighter Command Ground Observer.
She was Carroll County's Register of Deeds for 24 years until 2006.
Mrs. Brookes was predeceased by her husband of 63 years, Donald K. Brookes. She leaves her son, Donald O. Brookes of Wolfeboro; a daughter, Donna Brookes Wachsmuth of Wolfeboro; sisters Ruth O. Glidden of Wolfeboro and Barbara deBruyn of Westport Conn.; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.
SERVICES: Services will be held 2 p.m., Sunday at All Saint's Episcopal Church, Wolfeboro. A gathering will follow at the Pinckney Boathouse on the Brewster Academy campus.
Memorial donations may be made to Mountain View Nursing Home, Huggins Hospital or Brewster Academy.
The Baker-Gagne Funeral Home and Cremation Service is handling the arrangements. For more information, go to www.baker-gagnefuneralhomes.com
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Memories and Condolences
for Lillian Brookes
Verna & Cal Flagg
March 27, 2011
Lillian was a good friend and a wonderful
person to know. Love to all the family.
Domenic Richardi
March 27, 2011
Chip & Donna
I am very sorry to hear about the passing of Mrs. Brooks (as I called her). I am happy to have had the oppurtunity to know her and having the chance to ask for her help on occassion at the CCRD.
Rod Bowles
March 26, 2011
Chip & Donna
Continue to have fond memories of all of the times that your Mom opened the door of your home to greet us.
Mike McLean
March 25, 2011
Our thoughts are with you in this difficult time. I have fond memories of working with all 3 of you at the Registry over the years, and I am deeply saddened to think I will never see Lillian again.
Connor & Connor
March 25, 2011
Our deepest condolences. Mrs. Brookes was truly a delight to work with through out the years.
Sue Purdy Pelosi
March 25, 2011
Thinking of you all, and sending lots of love and hugs. Lillian was truly an amazing, kind, funny and inspiring lady. She will always be in my heart!!
March 24, 2011
Chip, My deepest sympathy. May you find peace.
Brenda D (1980's title examiner)
Diana Spaulding
March 24, 2011
What an amazing lady! She will be missed.
Rick Gagne & Staff
March 23, 2011
Offering our deepest condolences at this difficult time.
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