George P. Brooks

Attleboro – George P. Brooks, 96, of South Attleboro, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. He was the beloved husband of Mary G. (Fletcher) Brooks for seventy-four loving years. Born in Central Falls, George lived most of his life in South Attleboro. He was the son of the late George W. and Claire (Cote) Brooks. George was a United States Navy veteran of World War II and proudly served aboard the USS Bennington (CV-20) an Essex Class Aircraft Carrier, as a tail gunner. He went on to a career as a manufacturing engineer at Potter & Johnson and more recently, Federal Products Corporation, until his retirement many years ago. George enjoyed staying very active, whether it was skiing, hiking the Appalachian Trail and Mountains, playing tennis or golf. He enjoyed these activities along with his wife, well into his 80’s. Above all, George was dedicated to his family and enjoyed spending time with them at his family’s vacation home in New Hampshire and attending all his grandchildren’s sporting events....