Edward Lawrence Brooks

Edward Lawrence Brooks of New City, NY, born to the late Edward Patrick Brooks and Margaret Theresa Brooks nee Hanratty on January 7, 1933; passed away peacefully in his home on June 11, 2023 at the age of 90. He is survived by his wife Sigrid to whom he was united in blessed married life for 59 years, his son Stephen Patrick Brooks, granddaughter Anna Catherine Brooks, daughter-in-law Alicia Brooks Kenyon, Brian Kenyon, stepfather of Anna, and adopted grandchildren Jackson, Soren and Felicity. He was predeceased by his sister, Mary June Brooks and by his son Derek Lawrence Brooks.

Edward Lawrence, known to family and friends as Larry, was scholar, a loving family man, drawn to the outdoors with mountain climbing and hiking, running and jogging, a faithful Catholic and conservative, a role model to his family. Our hearts are heavy, but we will cherish the memory of him and let it guide us in our future lives.

Family will receive friends on Thursday, June 15th from 3-7pm, at Michael J Higgins Funeral Home; 321 S. Main St. New City NY. Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday at 11:30am at St. Anthony Church; 26 W. Nyack Rd. Nanuet NY. Interment to follow at Gate of Heaven Cemetery; 10 W. Stevens Ave. Hawthorne NY.