Brook Lynn Tankle

age 65, formerly of La Honda, CA, died peacefully at the Parlin Hospice Residence in Wayland, MA, on Wednesday, June 3, 2015, after a long illness.

Brook, the daughter of Mitzi and A. Robert Tankle, was born, November 17, 1949, and raised in Syracuse, NY. Brook graduated from Nottingham High School and the California College of Arts and Crafts with a degree in Film. Brook was an accomplished artist, and expressed her talent through photography, filmmaking, jewelry, and knitting. She was active in the northern California tango dance community and loved her dog, Lily.

Brook was predeceased by her parents.

She is survived by her sister Reva Tankle (John McArthur) of Holliston, MA; her brother Mark Tankle (Debbie) of Charlotte, NC; her nephews Sam and Max McArthur, and five 1st cousins.

Funeral services will be at 11AM on Monday, June 8 at Sisskind Funeral Chapel. Friends may visit with the family immediately prior to the service from 10-11AM at the funeral chapel, 3175 E. Genesee Street.  Burial will be in Adath Yeshurun Cemetery. The family will be sitting shiva on Tuesday and Wednesday, 3-9pm at the home of Reve Tankle and John McArthur, 41 Morse Farm Lane, Holliston. Minyan is at 7pm.
In lieu of flowers, donations in Brook’s memory may be made to the Parlin Hospice Residence c/o The Parmenter Foundation, 400 Boston Post Road, Suite 1A, Sudbury, MA 01776 or the charity of choice.