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Hiram Douglas Brooks was born on 25 November 1930 in Brownsville, South-West Oxford Twp., Oxford Co., Ontario, Canada. He and Violet Mae Nelson were married on 26 May 1951 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. He died on 14 March 2013, at age 82, in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada. He was buried on 18 March 2013 in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada.

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Descendants of Jesse and Polly (Chase) Corless and David and Ann (Clark) Brooks
Hiram Douglas Brooks - son of Earl Brooks
b. Nov 25,1930 m Springfield
m. Violet Mae Nelson, May 26,1950 in Aylmer *
b. June 3,1929
Farming near Springfield (1977)
Children:
1. Brenda
2. Deborah
3. Brian (twin)
4. Barry (twin)
5. Kevin
* [year of marriage should be 1951 according to the announcement in the Aylmer Express]

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Descendants of Jesse and Polly (Chase) Corless and David and Ann (Clark) Brooks
Brian Douglas Brooks - son of Hiram Brooks
b. Dec 28,1960
Barry Wayne Brooks - son of Hiram Brooks
b. Dec 28,1960
Kevin Mark Brooks - son of Hiram Brooks
b. Aug 21,1962
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Tillsonburg, ON
OBITUARIES

BROOKS, H. Douglas - a life long resident of Springfield passed away at Maple Manor, Tillsonburg on Thursday, March 14, 2013, in his 83rd year.

Beloved husband of the late Violet (Nelson) Brooks (2010). Loving father of Brenda Gibbons of Straffordville, Debbie Scratch and Rob Overland of Tillsonburg, Brian Brooks and wife Sheila of Grand Bend, Kevin Brooks of Belmont. Loved by his grandchildren Jack, Brian, Marty, Michael, Nicholas, Carlie, Mitchell and great grandson Tyler. Dear brother of Manford Brooks. Predeceased by son Barry Brooks (1998), grand son Jason (1982), son-in-law Roy Gibbons (2011) and sisters, Jean Simpson, Stacia MacPherson, Phyllis Huston and Shirley Nelson.
Born in Brownsville, Ontario on November 25,1930 son of the late Earl and Mary (Rice) Brooks. Doug was a retired farmer and a well known musician. He played the piano in bands for over 30 years as well as many solo engagements. Friends may call at the H. A. KEBBEL FUNERAL HOME, Aylmer on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 pm where the funeral service will be held on Monday March 18 at 11:00 am. Interment, Springfield Cemetery. Donations to The Heart and Stroke Foundation, Diabetes Association or Childhood Cancer Research would be appreciated.

Condolences can be expressed at kebbelfuneralhome.com 12319202

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H. Douglas "Doug" Brooks
Birth: Nov. 25, 1930, Oxford County, Ontario, Canada
Death: Mar. 14, 2013, Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
Born in Brownsville Ontario.
Passed away at Maple Manor Nursing Home, Tillsonburg.
Son of Earl and Mary (Rice) Brooks.
Predeceased by son Barry Brooks 1998, grandson Jason 1982, sisters Jean Simpson, Stacia. MacPherson, Phyllis Huston and Shirley Nelson.
Parents:
Earl Starr Brooks (1891 - 1988)
Mary Lavina Rice Brooks (1893 - 1968)
Spouse:
Violet Mae Nelson Brooks (1929 - 2010)
Children:
Barry Wayne Brooks (1960 - 1998)
Burial: Springfield Cemetery, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Find A Grave Memorial # 106707570.

Shirley Patricia Brooks was born on 22 January 1931 in Springfield, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. She died in 2003, at age ~72, in Springfield, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada.

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Descendants of Jesse and Polly (Chase) Corless and David and Ann (Clark) Brooks
Shirley Patricia Brooks - dau of Earl Brooks
b, Jan 22,1931 in Springfield
m. Frederic Maurice Nelson, Oct 7,1949 in Springfield *
b. Mar 4,1927; Living near Aylmer (1977)
Children:
1. Larry,
2. Mary
3. Judy
* [Announcement in the Aylmer Express indicates the year of marriage was 1950.]
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NELSON, Shirley (BROOKS); 72; St Thomas ON; London F-P; 2003-3-22; nutters
NELSON, Shirley Patricia (BROOKS); ; St Thomas ON; London F-P; 2003-3-23; nutters
NELSON, Shirley Patricia (BROOKS); 71; St Thomas ON; St Thomas T-J; 2003-3-22; kbutler
NELSON, Shirley Patricia (BROOKS); 71; St Thomas ON; St Thomas T-J; 2003-3-24; kbutler
NELSON, Shirley Patricia (BROOKS); 72; St Thomas ON; London F-P; 2003-3-24; nutters

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From: "Flora Robertson"
Subject: [ONT-OBITS] London Free Press
Date: Sat, 22 Mar 2003
NELSON, Shirley Patricia [BROOKS]; 71; Mar. 20, 2003; Springfield, ON.

Roy Laverne Gibbons was born on 23 August 1949. He died on 29 October 2011, at age 62, in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada.

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Roy Laverne Gibbons
Date of Birth: Tuesday, August 23rd, 1949
Date of Death: Saturday, October 29th, 2011
Funeral Home:
Ostrander's Funeral Home Limited,
43 Bidwell Street,
Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada N4G 3T6

Peacefully, at Tillsonburg District Memorial Hospital after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family, Roy Laverne Gibbons of Straffordville age 62 years.

Loving husband and best friend of 40 years to his wife Brenda Gibbons (nee: Brooks). Beloved father to Jack Gibbons (Magda Niedziela) of London; Brian Gibbons (Amanda Cheechoo) of Port Stanley. Dear brother of John Gibbons of St. Thomas; Mary Lou Cole (Larry) of Tillsonburg, Richard Rankin of Tillsonburg. Much loved son-in-law of Douglas and the late Violet Brooks of Tillsonburg. Roy is also survived by brother-in-law George Sym of Tillsonburg, Debbie Scratch (Rob Overland) of Tillsonburg; Brian (Sheila) Brooks of Grand Bend; Kevin Brooks of Belmont, as well as his many special nieces and nephews. Roy was also predeceased by his parents Jack and Lorraine Gibbons; a sister Linda Lee Sym, and brother-in-law Barry Brooks.

Roy was an owner operator of his own truck, and was employed by Ottaway Motor Express of Woodstock. He was an all around outdoors man who enjoyed fishing, and hunting, and spending quality time with family.

The family will receive friends and family at Ostrander’s Funeral Home 43 Bidwell St. Tillsonburg (519) 842-5221 on Wednesday, November 2, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. Funeral service for Roy will be held in Ostrander’s Funeral Home Chapel on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at 2 p.m. Rev. Lynn Allin officiating. Interment Springfield Cemetery. At the family’s request memorial donations (payable by cheque) may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society, or the Diabetic Association.

Personal condolences may be made at www.ostrandersfuneralhome.com.

Violet Mae Nelson was born on 3 June 1929 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. She and Hiram Douglas Brooks were married on 26 May 1951 in Aylmer, Malahide, Elgin, Ontario, Canada. She died on 26 February 2010, at age 80, in Tillsonburg, Dereham, Oxford, Ontario, Canada. She was buried in Springfield Cemetery, Springfield, Malahide Twp., Elgin Co., Ontario, Canada.

Index to the
Aylmer Express newspaper
1925 - 1929
Elgin County Branch of the Ontario Genealogical Society
June 6, 1929
Page 4
c4
Born - dau. to H.M. NELSON, Aylmer, June 3
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From: "Irene"
Subject: [CAN-ONT-OBITS] Simcoe Reformer, Mar 1, 2010
Date: Mon, 1 Mar 2010
BROOKS, Violet Mae (NELSON); 81st yr; Tillsonburg ON; Feb 26, 2010

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London, ON Obituaries
Violet Mae BROOKS
BROOKS, Violet Mae - at Maple Manor Nursing Home, Tillsonburg on Friday, February 26, 2010. Violet Mae Brooks of Tillsonburg and formerly of Springfield in her 81st year.

Beloved wife of Douglas Brooks. Loving mother of Brenda Gibbons and husband Roy of Straffordville, Debbie Scratch and Rob Overland of R.R.6, Tillsonburg, Brian Brooks and wife Sheila of Grand Bend, Kevin Brooks of Belmont and the late Barry Brooks (1998). Loved by her grandchildren Jack, Brian, Marty, Michael, Nicholas, Carlie, Mitchell and the late Jason (1982). Great-grandmother of Tyler. Dear sister of Bill Nelson, Jean Conley and husband Russ and Elvinda Howe. Sister-in- law to Ted Bowen. Predeceased by a brother Fred Nelson, a sister Doris Bowen. Born in Aylmer on June 3, 1929 daughter of the late Harold and Ila Mae (Firby) Nelson.

Friends may call at the H. A. KEBBEL FUNERAL HOME, Aylmer on Sunday 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. where the funeral service will be held on Monday, March 1, 2010 at 1:00 pm. Interment, Springfield Cemetery. Rev. Fred Hagle, officiating. Donations to the Heart and Stroke Fund or the Childhood Cancer Research would be appreciated. Condolences can be expressed at kebbelfuneralhome.com 11839792

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Violet Mae Nelson Brooks
Birth: Jan. 3, 1929, Aylmer, Ontario, Canada * [actually June 3, 1929]
Death: Feb. 26, 2010, Tillsonburg, Ontario, Canada
Spouse:
H. Douglas Brooks (1930 - 2013)
Children:
Barry Wayne Brooks (1960 - 1998)
Burial: Springfield Cemetery, Elgin County, Ontario, Canada
Find A Grave Memorial # 48834387.