Darlene Lucy (Anderson) Crooker-Brooks, 59, of Nashua, a true lover of life, passed away peacefully Monday afternoon, October 26, 2015 at the Community Hospice House in Merrimack, surrounded by family and friends after a courageous four year battle with cancer.
A lifelong resident of Nashua, Darlene was born on January 21, 1956, the daughter of the late Howard S. and Marjorie A. (Burns) Anderson and was predeceased by her husband, Skip Brooks who passed away August 11, 2003. Educated in Nashua schools, Darlene was a graduate of Nashua High School Class of 1974 and had been active with her class reunions. She furthered her education at the Nashua Vocational Technical College and earned an Associate’s degree from Daniel Webster College.
Darlene was a devoted daughter, loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and valued friend to many. She always had a positive outlook and brought a smile to all who knew her. Even when faced with cancer she thrived for four years; exploring her love of art and continuing to nurture her bonds with family and friends, always fighting for “one more minute, one more hour and one more day”.
Members of her family include her daughter, Sarah Crooker of Nashua; step-children, Justin and Brandy Brooks of Milton, NH and Kelly Davis of North Carolina; her three brothers and their wives, Howard D. and Gail Anderson and Patrick Anderson all of Nashua, NH and Thomas and Candy Anderson of Manchester, NH; her grandchildren, Connor Belair, Korbin, Kinsey, Kooper, Logan and Grayson Brooks; and several nieces, nephews, cousins and many loving friends.
Calling hours will be held at the FARWELL FUNERAL HOME, 18 Lock Street, Nashua on Thursday October 29th from 4 to 7 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in St. Christopher Church, 62 Manchester Street, Nashua, Friday morning at 10 o’clock. Interment will follow at St. Patrick Cemetery in Hudson. Family and friends are invited to attend and will gather at the church. Donations may be made in Darlene’s memory to the Community Hospice House, Attn. Development, 7 Executive Park Drive, Merrimack, NH 03054 or to Foundations Hematology/Oncology, 10 Prospect Street, #202, Nashua, NH 03060. Arrangements are in the care of the FARWELL FUNERAL SERVICE. (603) 882-0591. www.farwellfuneral.com
