Hilliard James BROOKS

BROOKS, Hilliard James 'Doc' - Doc Brooks died unexpectedly, following surgery, on Monday, November 3, 2008 at Toronto General Hospital in his 78th year. He was the beloved husband of Bernice “Bunnie“ (nee Stephens) of Arnstein and the much loved father of Dan Brooks (Brenda) and Tony Brooks (Penny), all of Port Loring. Gramps will be lovingly remembered by granddaughter Lena Brooks. He was predeceased by his parents Gertrude (Storie) and Robert Brooks. Doc was the dear brother of Arva McArthur (the late Doug) of Markham and was predeceased by his brothers Ovis Brooks (the late Mary Ellen) and Robert “Butch“ Brooks (Pat of Brampton). Doc was widely known as the owner/operator of H.J. Brooks Contracting of Port Loring. The Brooks family will receive visitors at St. Andrew's United Church, Port Loring on Thursday, November 6, 2008 from 2:00 to 4:00 and 7:00 to 9:00 pm. Masonic Tribute Service 6:45 pm. The Funeral Service will be conducted by Rev. Lois Brown on Friday, November 7 at 11:00 am in the Church. Cremation will be followed by interment at Port Loring Cemetery. If desired, memorial donations to Shriner Children's Hospitals would be greatly appreciated. For more information please call the PAUL FUNERAL HOME (705) 724-2024 or paulfuneralhome@bellnet.ca. 11308532