Alice Ruth (Lambert) Brooks, 92, of Fair Haven, passed away unexpectedly Thursday evening, December 1, at Oswego Hospital, surrounded by her family.
Alice was born April 20, 1924 in Arbovale, West Virginia, the daughter of the late Ray Lambert and Flarnie M. (Jones) Lambert. She was a was employed at and made lifetime friends at a number of local industries during her lifetime including Cato Show Printing and the Sterling Co-op. In later years she kept her sharp mind and wit by reading and working puzzles.
She is predeceased by her husband, Richard Brooks (1997) and daughter, Sandra Jo Craine, as well as her brother Edgar Lambert, and sister Naoma Lawson.
Alice is survived by her three daughters; Jeanne (William) Godet of Victory, Linda (Bert) Anson of Sterling, and Heidi (Robert) Smalling of Fair Haven, her sister, Jean (Roland) Whytsell of Florida, nine grand children, 12 great-grand children, three great-great-grand children and numerous nieces and nephews.
Calling hours are Monday, December 05, 2016 from 11:00-1:00 with a funeral service at 1:00 at the Becker-Keysor Funeral Home, Red Creek, interment will follow at the Spring Brook Cemetery, Fair Haven. Friends are invited to join the family at the Fair Haven Fire Hall immediately following the graveside service. Contributions in Alice's name can be made to the Fair Haven Volunteer Fire Department, 14447 Fair Haven Rd, Sterling, NY 13156. www.catoredcreek.com