Barre, VT Patricia A. Brooks, 59, of Washington Street died unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 5, 2016 at the Central Vermont Medical Center. She was born in Barre, VT on July 8, 1956, the daughter of William and Verna (Crane) Dunn. She attended several schools growing up, including Chelsea, South Royalton, and Harwood Union High School. She was married to Robert Hitt and after 23 years of marriage, they parted as good friends. She later married, Bobby Joe Brooks. They too ended their marriage. Patricia worked for a number of local companies including the Green Mountain Diner, Nelson's Hardware and Walmart. She was forced to retire in 2013 after declining health. She was known for her collection of blue glass and several other collectables. She enjoyed interacting on social media, bingo, baking for her friends and family, shopping even if she bought nothing, and the Ming Moon Buffet. Above all else was her love for her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her sons, William Dunn III and wife Shannon of Lewiston, ME, and Christopher Dunn and wife Jessica of Barre; daughter, Nikki Hitt and fiance' Rob Walbridge of Barre; siblings, Betsy Kelty and husband Stephen of East Barre, Pauline Smith and husband Leslie of Williamstown, and Edward Dunn and fiance' Daniel Royea of Williamstown; Kathy Hotchkiss of Meriden, CT, Charles Pelletier and wife Kathy of Berlin; eleven grandchildren; three great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by several brothers and sisters. A celebration of life will be held from 3-5pm on Saturday, January 16, 2016 at the Moose Lodge in Williamstown. Memorial contributions may be made to the American Heart Association.