ARNOLD WILMOTT BROOKS

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ARNOLD WILMOTT BROOKS Born Winnipeg 1923 - Died Georgetown 2014 Second World War Veteran, R.C.A.F. Just nine days short of his 91st birthday, with family by his side, Dad/Grandpa/Great Grandpa and brother passed away peacefully on December 5, 2014 at the Georgetown Hospital. Predeceased by "the love of his life" - Joyce Sylvia (nee Hoccom), beloved wife for more than 62 years. Much loved father of Craig (Kathleen), Gary (Margaret), Carole (Tony) and Janice (Alan). Cherished grandfather of Damian (Elizabeth), John (Joanna plus 'BabyGirl'), Nathaniel, Ryan (Tina), Erinn (Ian), Anna, Blair and Megan. Great grandfather of Stuart, Natasha, Dexter, Colin and Max. Half-brother to Shirley Sylvester of Winnipeg. He is predeceased by his sister Violet, and his three brothers (also Second World War Veterans) William, Clarence and Roy. He will be remembered by his nieces and nephews, his many friends/acquaintances wherever they may be and the dedicated staff at the Mountainview Residence. His 38 year career with Canada Post began as a postal clerk in Winnipeg, then Assistant Postmaster in Kenora, Postmaster in Dryden, and then onto Edmonton/Vancouver and P.O. Headquarters in Ottawa (Methods and Standards branch). He was transferred to the Operations-Special Projects Branch which established Canada Post's four Regional Headquarters. The last eight years of his career were spent with International Postal Affairs which entailed extensive global travel on behalf of Canada. Friends and family may gather on Saturday, December 13, 2014 at Capital Funeral Home and Cemetery, 3700 Prince of Wales Drive, Ottawa. 613-692-1211 Visitation will be held from 12:00 - 2:00 p.m., with a Funeral Service to take place in the Chapel at 2:00 p.m., with interment to follow. For those who wish to join us afterward, the family will host a reception back at the main building at the conclusion of the funeral. In memoriam, donations to the Lung Association of Eastern Ontario would be appreciated or to the charity of your choice. Online condolences and sharing memories may be made at www.capitalmemorial.ca.

As published in Winnipeg Free Press on Dec 10, 2014