Blaine Mark Brooks

SHAPLEIGH – Blaine Mark Brooks “Chuck,” born in Hartford, Conn. on August 6, 1948, passed away on March 3, 2022. Chuck loved his family greatly and he was so proud to be a part of such a wonderful, close and loving family. Chuck would talk to anyone, anywhere, anytime. Chuck loved riding his motorcycle and he would ride for hours on end. He would give you the shirt off his back if you needed it, was always willing to help anyone, and was so very proud to be a Marine and to have served his country. Chuck served two tours in Vietnam. He was an electrician by trade working a variety of jobs and wearing many hats over the years that he worked. Chuck’s faith was incredibly important to him and his weekly men’s meetings every Thursday was one of his favorite days of the week. Chuck is survived by his wife Sherri; his children, Lanora, Ezra, Christie, Julia, as well as Davis, Brittany, and Brandon; he has three sisters; his grandchildren and great-grandchildren; nieces and nephews; as well as significant others. Chuck was predeceased by his mother, father, and younger brother. Blaine Mark Brooks was a beautiful, kind, loving man. He was a father, a son, a brother, a husband, a best friend, and soul mate. You could tell him anything and he would never judge. He was a blessing to all who knew and loved him.A military service will be held on Friday, June 17, 2 p.m., at the Southern Maine Veterans Cemetery, 83 Stanley Road, Springvale, Maine.In lieu of flowers or gifts,donations can be made to: the VA in Chuck’s memory