Passed suddenly away at his home in Great Codroy, John Brooks, at the age of 59 years. Born in Scotland he is the son of the late John and Rae Brooks. He is also predeceased by his sister; Sandra Brooks, father and mother-in law; Ray and Marg Crowther, brothers-in-law; Tom and Peter Crowther; aunt Peggy Dickson; uncles: Tom, John, Andy, and Bobby Dickson of Scotland. He leaves to mourn with fond and precious memories, his family: wife, Pat of 35 years marriage; son, Iain Brooks of Toronto, Ontario; daughter, Gillian (Brad) Randell of Grande Prairie, Alberta; brothers-in-law; Jim, Gord, Bob, Barry, and Ken Crowther all of Ontario; sisters-in-law; Anne Arnott, Nancy, Norma and Judy Crowther and Wanda Gibson all of Ontario; cousins; May and Bill Robinson of Melbourne, Australia, and Christine and Eddie Hunter of Bridge of Weir, Scotland; nieces and nephews: Sarah, Heather, Brad, Laura, Matt, Ryan, Scott, Lindsey, Melissa and Keith Crowther; as well as a large circle of friends. The family will be receiving friends at East Haven Funeral Home on Thursday, April 24, 2008 from 2-4 PM. Following cremation, internment will take place at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or a charity of one's choice. Funeral arrangements are in the care of East Haven Funeral Home, Port aux Basques, 695-2300. (www.easthavenfuneralhome.com) A MAN'S A MAN FOR A’ THAT