Mary L. Brooks, 87

01/14/2026

NORTH ADAMS, Mass. —

Mrs. Mary Louise (McLain) Brooks, 87, of North Adams, died Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at North Adams Regional Hospital. She was born in North Adams on February 18, 1938. She was the daughter of the late William G. and Ethel M. (Molyneux) McLain. Mary attended North Adams schools, graduating from Drury High School with the Class of 1955.

Mary last worked as a medical secretary for Adams Internists until retiring in 1996. Earlier, she had worked as a pharmacy technician at the former Whitney’s Drug Store in North Adams. Mary was an excellent candlepin bowler. She was past president of the North Adams Aerie of Eagles, and she was a former member of the Clarksburg Volunteer Fire Company Auxiliary for 16 years. Her husband, Albert H. Brooks, whom she married on April 12, 1956, died on January 23, 2020.

She is survived by her daughter, Gail (Sergio) Demo of North Adams, her sons Richard (Donna) Brooks of Clarksburg and Mark Streeter of East Longmeadow, MA, and her sister Susan Davis of North Adams. She also leaves 10 grandchildren – Ronald Perras (Terri Hewes), Shannon (Adam) Anson, Jonathan (Katie) Whitney, Brian (Maria) Whitney, Juanita (Daniel) Wood, Sarah (Devon) Phillips, Jim Brooks, Julie (Chris) Ryan, Matt Streeter and Joseph Streeter, as well as 15 great grandchildren and several nieces and nephews. She was pre-deceased by two daughters, Nancy Brooks in 1957 and Patricia Brooks in 2025 and by a son, Daniel Brooks in 2020; and by her brother, William McLain in 2002. The funeral procession will begin on Friday, January 23rd at 8:45 AM from the PACIOREK FUNERAL HOME, 13 Hoosac St. Adams, followed by a Liturgy of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, North Adams. Burial will take place in the Spring in Clarksburg Cemetery. Calling hours will be held on Thursday, Jan. 22nd from 4 to 6 PM in the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Pop Cares, PO Box 482, Williamstown, MA 01267. To leave a message of condolence, or for directions, please go online to www.paciorekfuneral.com

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Gail and family we are sending our deepest condolences on the passing of your mother. May wonderful memories provide you all with comfort during this difficult time. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
from: Valerie and Brad	on: 01-20-2026

I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. So many great memories flood my mind of her. So many visits at my mom's house with Bea and Shirley doing perms, drinking coffee and chasing us kids around. Better times and wonderful memories. She's now in heaven with her family and friends again. Her pain has ended and our broken hearts will heal in time. My sincerest condolences.
from: Janice Poirot	on: 01-20-2026

Gail so sorry to hear about your mom passing away. I send out my condolences to the whole family . Your mom and dad used to hang around with my parents, danny & carol levesque. We used to go visit them when you lived in clarksburg , mass. She was such a wonderful lady, always had a smile on her face. I will keep her in prayer. I remember the good times we had with your parents. I remember when your dad used to go up to fish pond for the concerts. I will miss her.
from: Wendy linnean	on: 01-20-2026

Gail we are so sorry to hear of Mary’s passing. She was a wonderful woman whom we loved having as our neighbor many years ago .Our thoughts and prayers are with you and Dicky.
from: Rick and Linda Williams	on: 01-20-2026

Gail and family I am so sorry for your loss may she rest in peace what a wonderful woman
from: Sue perras	on: 01-20-2026