Bernard I. Brooks -of Needham, October 3, 2014. Beloved husband of Elaine (Perlmutter) Brooks. Dear son of the late Louis and Freida (Kaufman) Brooks. Devoted father of Fredrick Brooks and his wife Nancy. Dear grandfather of Joshua and Henry Brooks. Loving brother of the late Midred Sneider, her late husband William and their surviving children. Dear brother in law of Louise Sloane and her husband Dr. Arthur Sloane and their children. Loving great uncle of many nieces and nephews. Graveside service at Lindwood Memorial Park, 490 North St., Randolph on Sunday, October 5, 2014 at 1:00 pm. Following the service memorial observance will be at his residence until 4:00 pm and 7-9 pm, and Monday 7-9pm. In lieu of flowers remembrances to a charity of your choice.