Joan J. Brooks

July 17, 2021

BARRE-Joan (Spooner) Brooks, 79, of Barre, passed away Saturday July 17, 2021, at The Barre Gardens.  Joan was born in Moretown on June 9, 1942 to her parents Clyde and Jessica Spooner. She attended school through the 8th grade at which time she began to work to help support the family.  She lived all of her life in the Washington County area.  Joan was married three times, her first marriage ending with the death of her husband, Raymond Brooks, with whom she shared a son, Raymond Brooks Jr.  Her subsequent marriages ended in divorce. Joan was happiest when playing Bingo, listening, and singing along with country music, watching television, and going to Project Independence. She loved and was very proud of her son, Raymond.  Joan had a smile that could light up a room.  It was a joy to hold her soft and warm hands while sitting together to talk.  Her caregivers at Barre Gardens shared their great affection for her, offering "She is one of ours". Joan is survived by her loving son Raymond, of Barre, along with several extended family members.  She was predeceased by her parents as well by all of her siblings. Many thanks go to the staff at Barre Gardens who cared for Joan over the past few years, giving her love, care, and lots of opportunities to win at Bingo. The service to honor and celebrate the life of Joan will be held at the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home, 58 Summer Street in Barre, on Wednesday July 28, 2021 at 11am. There is extra parking across the street in the St. Monica Church parking lot. Arrangements are in the care of the Pruneau-Polli Funeral Home in Barre.