BROOKS, Raymond Arthur "Manny" - 70, died on November 3, 2011. Born in East Preston, he was a son of the late George and Rita Brooks. Manny served for 42 years in the Canadian Forces, being stationed in Germany and Cyprus. Manny is survived by his wife, Ruth Brooks; Sons, Curtis (Chantal) Brooks and Jason Brooks; Daughter, Litzie Brooks; Grandchildren, Kimberley Thibault, Asha-Brynn Brooks, Isaac Brooks and Mathias Brooks; Brothers, Kenneth, Herman (Esther), Larry, Curtis (Liz); Sisters, Mildred Scott, Grace Harden, Theresa Johnston, Jennifer (Martin) Beals, Frances Lewin, Delores (Del) Marsman, Evangeline, Maxine (Luke) Maxwell, Marsha (Peter) and many aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by Roy, Rose, Don Lewin and Vivian Carter. Visitation will be held on Tuesday from 6 - 9 p.m. in Atlantic Funeral Home, 771 Main St, Dartmouth, where a memorial service will be held on Wednesday at 10 a.m. Interment in Dartmouth Memorial Gardens with a reception to follow in the funeral home reception centre. Donations in Manny's memory may be made to the Canadian Cancer Society. The family would like to extend a special thank you to Elizabeth Hartley, Barney Slawter and the nurses of the Palliative Care unit at the Victoria General. Online condolences may be made by visiting: www.atlanticfuneralhomes.com