Passed suddenly away at Carbonear General Hospital on Friday, January 10, 2025, Ralph Brookings of Western Bay, age 74 years.

Predeceased by parents: Edward and Vera Brookings; sister: Frances Wheadon; brother: Clyde.

Leaving to mourn, wife of 54 years: Brenda; daughter: Amanda (Patrick Fahey); sons: Dean (Brenda) and Chris (Dianne Hogan); his two grandsons who made his life complete: Jacob and Christopher; brothers: Wallace (Jean) and Melvin; special nephew and hunting buddy: Eddie Scott; also a large number of other relatives and friends.

Visitation at Noel's Funeral Home, Main Highway, Western Bay on Wednesday, January 15 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m., 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., and Thursday from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m.

Funeral service to take place on Thursday, January 16 at 2:00 p.m. from Noel's Memorial Chapel, Western Bay.

At the family's request there will be no burial at this time.

In lieu of flowers, as an expression of sympathy, donations in his memory may be made to the Baccalieu Trail SPCA at baccalieutrailspca.net/donate OR Alzheimer's Society NL at alzheimer.ca