John S. Prescott, 76, of Brooks, passed away May 17, 2017. He was born in Searsport, Maine,  August 21, 1940 to Charles H. and Esther (Paige) Prescott. John married Shirley Bailey and the couple raised their four children in Brooks.  He was a truck driver who loved hunting, fishing and camping.  He cherished spending time with his family

John was predeceased by his parents and three sisters: Sybil Lavway, Anna Pease and Sylvia Curtis. He leaves behind his beloved wife, Shirley; his children: Patricia Parker, Christy Finley, Ruth Sumrall and Steven Prescott; his grandchildren: Amanda Finley, Whitney Lee, Christy Sumrall and Selena Prescott;  his great grandson Erick Alvarez; his brother Norman Prescott and his sister Helen Cook.

Arrangements are under the care of Riposta Funeral Home, 182 Waldo Ave., Belfast. Memories and condolences may be shared at ripostafh.com