Roland Brooks Obituary - Visitation & Funeral Information

GONIC ; Roland A. Brooks, 66, died Monday, March 16, 2009, at his home with his wife, Mary, at his side after a courageous battle with cancer.He was born and raised in Portsmouth, the son of William and Helen (Tibbetts) Brooks.After serving in the Air Force, he married Elaine (Demers) Brooks and raised their family in Newmarket. He owned and operated Brooks Custom Auto body for over 20 years. His passion was cars; he belonged to many car clubs including Kustom Kings. He loved going to car shows and cruise nights, where he won many awards. He also was an enthusiastic NASCAR supporter.He is survived by his loving wife, Mary (Murray) Brooks; his daughters, Sheila Pettengill and husband, Tom, Tracey Deyette and companion, Raoul Maltais; a son, Gary Brooks and wife, Kathy, of Vero Beach, Fla.; his first wife, Elaine, of Portsmouth; four grandchildren and three great-grandchildren; many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews, and cousins.He was predeceased by his parents; a brother, Allen Brooks; and stepdaughter, Grace Earle.A celebration of his life will be held Sunday, March 22, at 9 a.m. at the Granite Steak and Grill, Route 11, Rochester, N.H.Arrangements are under the direction of the R. M. Edgerly & Son Funeral Home, 86 S. Main Street, Rochester.Visit the online guest book at www.fosters.com/obits.