Francis Brooks, 73, passed away Sunday in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Westfield to the late Anna (Miller) and Francis Brooks. Francis retired from Curtis Universal Joint Company as the Quality Assurance Manager. He was a member of the Dante Club, Pioneer Valley Sportsman�s Club and a lifetime member of the West Springfield/ Agawam Elks. He loved camping and hunting with family and friends. Francis leaves his beloved wife, Diane L. (Bradley) Brooks, his loving children, Bonnie L. Cofer and her husband Scott of Feeding Hills and William D. Brooks and his wife Amy of Stuttgart, Germany, his adored grandchildren, Sydney, Madison and Cameron Cofer and Kaitlyn, Conor, Christopher and Kensey Brooks. There will be a 1PM Funeral Home Service Wednesday at the TOOMEY-O'BRIEN FUNERAL HOME, 1043 Westfield St. W. Spfld. Calling hours will precede the service from 11-1PM. The family would like to thank the doctors, nurses and staff at the Sr. Caritas Cancer Center @ Mercy Hospital for their care and support. For more details please visit toomeyobrien.com.