Brian D. Thellen

Brockton Brian D. Thellen, 39 years, of Brockton died unexpectedly March 17, 2008, at Boston Medical Center. He was the everlasting, loving and devoted husband of Kendra L. (Nash) Thellen. He was born in Lowell, a cherished son of Sheryl L. (Ducharme) DiGiovanni and her husband Dominic of Brockton. Brian was raised and educated in Brockton and was a 1986 graduate of Southeastern Regional Vocational Technical High School. Following graduation, he started his apprenticeship as an electrician. At the time of his death, Brian was a Journeyman electrician for Professional Electrical Contractors of Norwood. Previously, he had worked for 20 years at the former CES Electric. Brian was an avid NASCAR fan, who enjoyed watching races in his Mantown room with a glass of DiSarono. He enjoyed football, golfing, fishing and camping with his family. But first and foremost, Brian believed his family always came first. In addition to his wife and parents, he was the loving and inspirational Dad to his children, Kyle, Matthew and Cody Thellen, all of Brockton; deeply loved brother of Renae Brown and her husband Michael Keith and Stuart Thellen and his wife Patti, all of Brockton; son-in-law of Ruth Nash of Brockton and Kenneth W. Nash of Florida; brother-in-law of Tammy Bibby of East Bridgewater; Patti Thellen and Kenny Nash Sr., both of Brockton. He also leaves his maternal grandparents, Paul and Therese Ducharme of Lowell; many aunts, uncles, cousins, nieces and nephews. He also leaves to mourn his loss, his extended work family at Professional Electrical Contractors of Norwood and former CES Electric. Funeral from the Conley Funeral Home, 138 Belmont St. (Rte. 123), Brockton, Friday at 8 a.m. followed by a funeral blessing at Christ the King Parish/St. Colman Church at 9 a.m. Burial at Knollwood Memorial Park, Canton. Visiting hours Thursday 2-8 p.m. In lieu of flowers, donations in Brians name may be made to The Kyle, Matthew and Cody Thellen Scholarship Fund, c/o The Community Bank, 276 Quincy St., Brockton, MA 02302. This fund was established through the generosity of Professional Electrical Contractors, Norwood. For condolences and directions, www.conleyfuneralhome.com.