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G. EDWARD BROOKING JR.

BROOKING, G. EDWARD JR. – of Wilmington, DE, private trustee, died August 29, 2021.

Mr. Brooking is survived by his wife, Ruth Dumaine Brooking, two daughters: Elizabeth Brooking of San Francisco, CA and Anne Brooking of Wilmington, DE, a son, Frederic Brooking of Brea, CA, and their families. His son, Jonathan, predeceased him.

Mr. Brooking served in the U.S. Army Air Corp in Europe in WW II. Trained as a lawyer, Mr. Brooking worked for the U.S. government in various capacities, and has served as an officer and director of a number of corporations.

Memorial donations may be made to the Jonathan Edward Brooking Memorial Fund for Mental Health Research, McLean Hospital, Development Office, 115 Mill Street, Belmont, MA 02178 or the Harvard Law School, Donor Services, PO Box 412840, Boston, MA 02241-2840.

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    Tracey Quillen writes,
    Annie & Family - so very sorry. Reminds me so much of my dad -- the look, Harvard Law (although, to be honest, my dad didn't like it there very much in the 1950s), the great run. Appreciate your family's ongoing commitment to mental health awareness and research. Take care, and take your time - Tracey QC & Family
    09/03/2021 05:17 pm
    Bernard Portet writes,
    Dear Ruth and Family, Helia and I were very sorry to hear of Ed passing away recently. We did enjoy him, his story telling and will miss his sharp sense of humour. We send you all our most sincere condolences and do pray for the repose of Ed’s soul, May his soul be already on its way to Paradise, and May God bring you all comfort in your enormous sorrow. Kindest personal regards, Bernard and Helia
    09/04/2021 05:10 pm
    Lee and Bix Bush writes,
    Annie.....We were very sorry to read about the passing of your Dad.....We are thinking of you, Bill and the entire family.
    09/05/2021 01:07 pm
    Dawn Buckworth writes,
    Annie, Liz and Freddie, So very sorry for the loss of your beloved father. Lifting you up in love and prayer. Lost my dad 3 years ago and I feel your pain but his memory will always live on in your hearts.💕
    09/05/2021 04:43 pm
    CHARLIE WEYMOUTH writes,
    For Ruth, Annie and Each Member of the Family. Words have remained unspoken of this outstanding Member of our Community, one of Accomplishment and such impact to all he met . My thoughts go out to Each of You----for You long also have borne out in care for this Great Guy.
    09/06/2021 06:28 am
    Jewel Finklea writes,
    My sincere condolences to the family. Mr. Brooking was such a kind gentleman and a wonderful story teller. I will be forever grateful for his wisdom and encouragement to my son before he left for the Airforce and for the lunches we shared chatting about life at job. He was my work neighbor at Veritext in Wilmington. ❤️ Blessings to the family! He was a great man and will be missed. Jewel and Julian Finklea (my son in the Air Force).
    09/10/2021 09:11 am

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