pVerah M. Brooks, 62 of Massena, passed away Friday (May 13, 2016) at Massena Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Graveside service will be held on Monday (May 16, 2016) at the Ingham Cemetery in Brier Hill with Rev. Mark Reilly officiating. A reception will follow at the Brier Hill Fire Station. /ppMrs. Brooks was born on November 22, 1953 in Gouverneur, a daughter of the late Van and Elizabeth (Trombley) Petrie. She was a graduate of Gouverneur Central. Verah was a wonderful homemaker to her husband and children. Verah enjoyed dancing, playing cards, country music, going to garage sales and spending time with her grandchildren./ppMrs. Brooks is survived by her husband of 38 years, Edward of Massena; her children Christopher and Amanda Brooks of Massena, Joanne and Jeremy Langdon of North Bangor, Randy and Danielle Brooks of Kingsville and Robin Brooks and Tom LaRose of Ogdensburg; two brothers Merton and Carol Petrie of Webster, Peter and Tammy Petrie of Peru; two sisters Bethany Boisclair of Rome and Patricia Sheppard; eleven grandchildren, along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. Verah was predeceased by her parents, a brother Vernon Petrie and a sister Shirley LaRue./ppMemorial contributions can be made in Verah’s memory to the Ingham Cemetery Sand Street, Brier Hill, NY 13614. Condolences can be made online at www.foxandmurrayfuneralhome.com. /p
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