Brian David Rivers

1966 - 2016

Brian David Rivers
formerly of Gardner and Athol, MA; 49

AUBURN, ME -- Brian David Rivers, age 49, of Auburn, ME, died on February 20, 2016 in his home after an illness. Brian was born September 10, 1966 the son of David A. Rivers and Sarah J. Young.

Brian was born in Gardner and attended School Street Elementary School. He moved to Athol when he was 12 years old attending Athol schools and graduating from Athol High School with the class of 1985. While in high school he was a member of the marching band, the JROTC and the Art Club. He attended Mount Wachusett Community College earning 2 degrees, an associate's degree in art and an associate's degree in social services.

Brian was an artist and enjoyed working in vivid colors. In keeping with Brian's love of bold colors the family request that bright colors be worn to his services to celebrate his life.

He is survived by one daughter: Caryn A. Rivers of Athol and one son: Johnathan D. Rivers of Fayetteville, NC; his father David A. Rivers of Fitchburg; his mother Sarah J. "Sally" Young of Athol; one step son, Todd Tatro of Winchendon and step mother, Marian Rivers of Lunenberg.

RIVERS -- A memorial service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at Higgin's-O'Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main St., Athol, MA with Fr. Edwin Montana officiating. Burial will be at a later date.

Calling hours will be held Saturday, March 5, 2016 from 11 am - 1 pm at the funeral home.

A luncheon will follow at the CCD Center, 925 Main Street, Athol, MA.

Interment will be a private service at a later date.

In lieu of flowers the family request donations be made to the Athol High School Scholarship Association, 2363 Main Street, Athol, MA 01331.

To send an online condolence please visit mackfamilyfh.com.

Higgins-O'Connor Funeral Home, 146 Main Street, Athol, is directing arrangements.