Mary Marguerite (Mongeon) Brooks of Colchester, Vermont passed away peacefully on September 10 after a short illness at the age of 77. She was born on October 12, 1944 in Valdosta, GA to Armond and Theresa Mongeon. Mary grew up in Winooski, VT and attended Saint Francis Xavier school and Mount Saint Mary’s high school. She graduated from Fanny Allen nursing School.
She married Paul Brooks on June 13, 1964. They were married for 57 years. Mary is survived by her husband Paul and four boys; Edward, Andrew and daughter-in-law Ann, Daniel, and Adam; and her sisters Elizabeth Eikenberry of South Carolina, Paulette Wright of Vero Beach, FL, and her brother Thomas and sister-in-law Lynn of Ontario, Canada. Mary is pre-deceased by her sister Joan Audette. She also leaves behind nine grandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Mary had many loves including her family, her beloved Red Sox, and spending hours tending to her beautiful gardens. She was such a strong,caring, kind person and will be missed by all that knew her. To send online condolences and memories to her family, please visit lavignefuneralhome.com