FARMINGTON – Keith Brooks, 92, of Jay, passed away on April 24, 2024, at Pinewood Terrace Assisted Living Center. He was born in Farmington on Dec. 17, 1931, to Clinton and Leona (Grose) Brooks.

He married Leona Bryant on Jan. 13, 1951, and they started their lives together in Wilton until 1954 when they purchased a farm at Bean’s Corner in Jay. They had a livestock business for over 50 years. Keith was a licensed auctioneer for several years and in 1965 he became a rural letter carrier. Leona got her CDL license so she could drive the big truck to haul livestock.

Keith was a member of the North Jay Grange and Bean’s Corner Baptist Church. He made time for a game of cribbage whenever he could, and could often be heard reciting Pine Tree Ballads by Holman Day.

He and Leona enjoyed traveling in Canada with family and friends, especially Cape Breton and Prince Edward Island. In 1992 he retired and the pair spent their winters in Spring Hill, Fla.

Keith is survived by his wife of 73 years; three sons, Emerson (Nancy), Clinton (Pam), and Thomas (Beth); seven grandchildren, Kristal, Amanda, Curtis, Chris, Becky, Alison, and Ashlee; 11 great-grandchildren, Lexi, Kyle, Brittney, Chance, Connor, Haylee, Julia, Noah, Brooke, Brady, and Serenity; one great great-grandchild, Cashton; a sister, Sylvia Richards; and many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents and two brothers, Warren and Bill Riggs.

Funeral services will take place in the fall at the family lot in Lakeview Cemetery. Memories may be shared in Keith’s Book of Memories at http://www.wilesrc.com. Honored to be caring for the family of Keith Brooks is Wiles Remembrance Center of Farmington.

In lieu of flowers, please consider a memorial donation to:

Pinewood Terrace Activities Fund

136 Rosewood Dr.

Farmington, ME 04938

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