Northborough – Audrey M. (Blakeley) Brooks, 79, died peacefully Saturday, May 4, 2013 in Coleman House of Northborough after a prolonged illness.
She leaves her devoted husband of 58 years, Richard B. Brooks; her loving son, Richard B. Brooks and his wife Debra of Dartmouth; her loving daughter, Cheryl M. DiSanto and her husband Robert of E. Providence, RI; three cherished grandchildren, Kerri Defond and her husband Jared, Cory MacWhorter and Derek Brooks; two nieces, Robbie Powers Marin and Mary Ellen Brooks; a cousin, June French; and a close friend, Diane Aspinwall.
Audrey was born and raised in Northborough, the daughter of the late Carroll and Rosella (Trudeau) Blakeley, and was a graduate of Northborough High School, class of 1951. After living away from Northborough for several years, she and Dick came back home in 2005.
She was a former member of the Northborough Woman's Club. She enjoyed gardening, traveling, and crafts.
Calling hours will be held Tuesday, May 7, from 5 to 7 p.m., in Hays Funeral Home, 56 Main St., Northborough. Audrey's funeral will be held privately, followed by burial in Howard Street Cemetery.
To share a memory or leave a condolence for the family, please visit www.haysfuneralhome.com.
