Raymond Brooks

Raymond R. Brooks, age 87, of Ray Avenue in Lyndonville, passed away at the St. Johnsbury Health & Rehab Center, Saturday, November 26, 2016.

Ray was born in Lyndon, VT, on August 11, 1929, son to the late Charles and Blanche (Davis) Brooks. He was raised and educated in Lyndonville graduating from Lyndon Institute in the Class of 1950. Ray served in the VT National Guard during the Korean War and was employed with Vermont Tap & Die/NE Tool Division as an Inspector for 38 years.  He enjoyed hunting, fishing and camping and was a Jehovah Witness.

He is survived by his wife of 22 years, Siegrid Haase, of Lyndonville, his sons: Bruce Brooks (Ann) of FL, Robert Brooks (Vicki) of W. Burke, his daughters: Linda Bummel (Richard) of Atlanta, GA, Mary Murray (Michael) of Jericho, VT, 4 brothers: Francis Brooks of Lyndonville, Norman Brooks (Linda) of Greenville, NC, Donnie Brooks of Ayden, NC, Larry Brooks of Lyndonville, a sister: Gloria LaCourse of Lyndonville, 8 grandchildren, 8 great-grandchildren and 1 great-great-granddaughter.

Ray was predeceased by his first wife Marion in 1988 and his brother Ronnie Brooks in 2002.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2PM on Friday, December 2, 2016, at the Lyndon Center Cemetery in Lyndonville.  There will be no calling hours.

Memories and condolences may be shared at www.guibordfh.com