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William Brennan Obituary

67, on June 17th, 2008 in Londonderry, NH. Born on October 21, 1940 in Somerville, MA, a son of the late Thomas and Katherine (Thistle) Brennan. Mr. Brennan worked as a pipe fitter at Raytheon Company in Andover, MA for 27 years, before retiring in 2007. He was a member of the Local #1505, Raytheon Electrical Union. Husband of 37 years to Joanne (Brady) Brennan. Father of three daughters, Michelle Brennan-Dovich and her husband Stephen of Londonderry, Cheryl Hazzard and her husband Arty of Derry and Kristi Brennan of Londonderry. Grandfather to Cailen and Myleigh Brennan-Dovich, both of Londonderry. Brother of Mary Lawlor of Melrose, MA; Catherine Tighe of Arlington, MA; and, James Brennan of Somerville; survived by many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be survived by a soon-to be grandson William Hazzard. He was predeceased by a brother, John Brennan. Calling hours will be held Thursday, June 19th from 4-8 at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd., LONDONDERRY. A Funeral Service will be held Friday, June 20th at 10 AM in the Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Pillsbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St., Framingham, MA 01710. For additional information or to post a condolence, visit: www.peabodyfuneralhome.com.

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Published by Boston Globe on Jun. 18, 2008.

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Susan Bullen

June 19, 2008

Joanne,Michelle,Cheryl,Kristi,and family, Please know that your friends are sending deepest sympathies to you during this most difficult time. All our love and hugs too! Love The Bullen's

Linda Bittarelli

June 18, 2008

Joanne, Michelle, Cheryl and Kristi,
Bill's infectious laugh, good humor and kindnesses will live in our hearts forever. He will never be forgotten.
All our love,
Linda, Luigi, Matthew, Michael, Marq Bittarelli

John Auriemma

June 18, 2008

From one pipefitter To Another rest in peice,the pain is over. My heart goes out to the family; JOHN AURIEMMA[Pipefitter] Raytheon.

Valerie Donovan

June 18, 2008

The sky will shine a bit brighter now that Bill is up there shining down on us all. So long dear friend, you will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved you as we did. May you rest in peace. Until we meet again.
Love, Bill, Val, Rachel, Sarah and Rebecca Donovan

June 18, 2008

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