James Elliott Brookes Jr. Obituary
We are sad to announce that on December 7, 2025, at the age of 74, James Elliott Brookes Jr. of Shrewsbury, Massachusetts, born in Springfield, Massachusetts passed away. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of James Elliott Brookes Jr. to pay them a last tribute.
In the sacred silence of farewell, James Elliott is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that his light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the lives of his loved ones. And as his memory is carried forward, may comfort be found in the knowledge that love is eternal, and that James Elliott's spirit lives on in the beauty that surrounds us.
He was predeceased by: his brothers, Alan J. Brookes and William Rose. He is survived by: his wife Susan Brookes (Farioli) of Shrewsbury; his children, Daniel J. Brookes (Amelia) of East Longmeadow and Andrea Baxter (Jeffrey) of Upton, Massachusetts.; and his grandchildren, Grace Brookes, Ava Brookes and James "JJ" Baxter.
Visitation will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 from 9:30 AM to 11:00 AM at the St. Mary's Church - Shrewsbury (640 Main St, Shrewsbury, MA 01545). A funeral service will be held on Friday, December 12th 2025 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to The Jimmy Fund.