Obituary of Martin S. Brooks

Martin S. Brooks, 68, passed April 16th, 2016 after a courageous battle with Cancer. Martin attended Galway Central School and was a Galway Native. He had many interests in life, such as fishing, gardening and farming. His greatest pleasure in life was spending time with his family. He was predeceased by his father Richard Brooks, his mother Helen McConchie, his brother Richard Brooks and his two sisters Freda David and Beatrice Bateholts. Survivors include his loving wife of 50 years, Phyllis Brooks, three sons Martin Brooks, Jr. (Denise), William Brooks (Brenda), Daniel Brooks (Pamela) one inherited son Scott Salisbury (Michelle), four grandsons; Daniel Brooks Jr. (Brianna) William Brooks Jr. (Brittany) Connor Brooks, Brenyn Brooks, and one great grandson William Brooks, III. Four brothers John Brooks (Beverly), David McConchie (Patricia) Richard Post and Joseph Post. Three sisters; Evelyn Lawyer, Judith Brush and Martha McConchie. Several nieces and nephews and one great nephew. In lieu of flowers memorial donations may be made to the Community Hospice of Saratoga Co., or to his wife Phyllis Brooks, P.O. Box 522 Hagaman, NY 12086. A Celebration of life will be private at the convenience of the family. A special thank you to Bonnie Peters for all your thoughtfulness during this difficult time. Please leave a special message to the family by adding your condolence to this tribute.