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Brian Shaw
May 30, 2025
The older I get, the faster time goes by. I see that with every passing day. I miss you, and our talks before and after mass. Even when I was not being the lector. I remember when you said to me, "your already a saint". If only this were true. Pray for me. Intercede for me. Help me to become the man you knew I could be. I ask this in the name of the Lord, Jesus Christ. Amen
Brian Shaw
May 11, 2024
It's hard to believe it's been 11 years. It was 17 years ago when you married my wife and I at St. Edith Stein Parish. You always made me feel close to GOD. I miss our talks before Mass. You were a loss to the physical work. I hope you have found the peace of Christ. Please help guild me from above.
Donna Daley
July 28, 2013
I never felt closer to God than in Fr. Brian's presence. He was truly one of God's disciples. You will always be in my prayers.
June 10, 2013
To Father Brian's Family I first met Seminarian Brian Smith at Holy Rosary in Lawrence. He served under Fr. Roonan. I was one of the 2 new Adult Altar Servers. Fr. Brian spent time teaching us the ropes as well as sharing his faith. I always knew he'd be a special priest hoped he'd be assigned to our parish at some point. The highlight was attending his ordination and in his graduating class were Frs. Burton and Armano, local boys from Haverhill and Lawrence, it was quite a special day. Even had the opp. to meet M/M Smith. The apple didn't fall far from the tree, faithful people with loving hearts. I was shocked saddened to hear of his passing. He lived doing what he loved and left a legacy behind. Not many people as gifted as Fr. Brian. Know that so many share in your grief and mourn with you. Although we also know where he is now! Fr. Brian I will miss you. Susan
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Marie Georges
June 9, 2013
Shortly after moving to Brockton, I discovered the best thing about my new parish, Father Brian. He was always there for me and all of us. He was such a good and kind man. Church wasn't the same when he left. I know he is happy and healthy in heaven.
June 9, 2013
I have many fond memories of Fr. Brian speaking during Mass at St. Edith Stein Parish. He would make sure he had everyone's attention by repeating what he said and expecting a loud response from all. There was no doubt that we were listening and he was getting his message across. May you rest in peace Fr. Brian. You were one of the best!
Kathy Walsh
Nadine
June 9, 2013
Brian loved his service as a priest and his friendship has been a blessing in my life. My prayers for the Smith family and friends of Brian. "Peace, kid!" I'll miss hearing that but it echos in my heart.
Richard Mros
June 8, 2013
God must've needed him to liven up Heaven a bit.
June 8, 2013
It was an honor to know such a sincere, holy and humble man who lived the epitome of what spirituality means. Fr.Brian is what Jesus exemplified in terms of His humanity and regard for all who had the pleasure of meeting him. Rest in peace Brian you have touched the heart and souls of those who knew you.
Bernie and Marilyn Cummings
Vincent Washburn
June 7, 2013
Fr. Brian, you were an awesome priest who truly loved what you did. I saw you first on TV and at the moment the show ended, I knew that you were an angel from God. It is YOU who truly led me to deeply reflect upon a vocation to the priesthood. He was the best! Fr. Brian, I don't know if you know of all the people who were blessed by your life. But even though I never met you in person, you sure blessed mine. And I have to say: Yes, God is so Good! Rest in peace Father. You'll always be in my heart. God Bless You forever and ever.
Sandra Asack
June 7, 2013
We have always loved Fr. Brian and think of him as a 4th son.
In 2008 our youngest son took his life and this wonderful priest
Gave him the last rites. He was with us through the darkest days
And hugged us and was our 'Rock' for the last 5years. Everyone
In our family loved him 'the first time you met him you felt you had
Known him all your life' we will miss him so much but know our
Gracious Lord has taken him home to heaven and he's met our
Son Craig! Bless the Smith family and know he was the best!,
joan packard
June 7, 2013
I met Father Brian at my Aunt's funeral. I do not know why I must have felt his compassion because I broke down and asked him to help my son. He met with my son every week for a long time. We were heartbroken when he was transferred out of Brockton. He even came to our house and gave last rites to our beloved dog Glory before we had to put her down. Do not know if that is common practice by the church but it meant the world to us and he was so kind to do it. He was a great blessing to so many and he was a true Christian. Our hearts are broken but they are also filled with joy and encouragement for knowing you, Father Brian. Condolences to your family you were blessed with a wonderful spirit. Love the Packard's
June 7, 2013
Fr. Brian was I wonderful person and Priest he was a light in all who were lucky enough to know him. The world truely lost a wonderful person I will miss all his uplifting facebook messages. Rest in Peace and God Bless your family.
Dana H
June 7, 2013
Father Brian was a gift to St Mary's and to my family. I am grateful to have known him and to have felt the presence of his holiness and goodness. He has made an indelible impression on my life and my heart.
Sean Dailey
June 6, 2013
Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Smith and Toland family. Father Brian was a great man and inspired my friend Steve and many soooo much! Our condolences! The Dailey Family
June 6, 2013
When Fr. Brian came to St. Edith Stein, beside him was Fr. Flavin. What a wonderful team. My daughter was married in the Church, in Brewster Ma. in 2005. She married a wonderful man, who is a Naturopathic Physician. They live in CT. Charles Robert Fisel was born in CT. in 2008. Since our entire family is here in Ma., Fr. Smith welcomed my daughter, her husband, Matthew, and baby Charles to be baptized here in Brockton. During the baptism, my one year old granddaughter, Margaret Hannah D'Arcy,climbed up and sat on my son's shoulders to have a good view of the Holy Water being poured over Charles head. She then said,in a tiny voice, " Oh no, Charlie is not going to like dis one!" Fr. Smith laughed so hard it was a little difficult to get back on track.Another time , I attended 11am Mass on a Sunday, and I believe I saw Fr. Brian truly in his element with the Cardinal Spellman young people who were preparing for their Confirmation. He was so full of life and brought a level of God's love to a group of young people whom I am sure will always have him by their side, if they only but look. Outstanding, man, priest, son brother, Uncle, grandson, brother in law, and the kind young man who performed my grandson's Baptism. He is the best of the best. Much love to the mother, of this extraordinary young man.
Anne Vail
June 6, 2013
I've had the great fortune to have known Brian first as a very special teenager who gave his time to teach religion to developmentally delayed students. Even then his compassion for
others and his strong desire for all to know God the way he did shone through. Then I watched him grow to manhood as he studied hard in college and yet still made time to bring his music ministry to our special kids. All the while his great love of God reflected onto any one he encountered. It was no surprise when he entered the Seminary. After his Ordination I saw Fr. Brian in the role he was born to do. He became the face of God to all of us at the South Shore Special Religious Education Program as he ministered and joyfully celebrated Liturgy with us! He is and will continue to be sadly missed. I pray that the grief of the Smith family will soon be replaced with the wonderful memories of a the good kid, the, the kind man and wonderful priest that was Brian Smith! Condolences to all who miss him.
Eileen Rainey
June 6, 2013
Our hearts are heavy with the loss of such a wonderful priest. God has called home an angel. The lives he touched will be forever changed by the example Fr. Brian showed. He was truly one of God's great shepherds. God be with you Fr. Brian and may your Family find peace. "Isn't God good."
Susan Fitzgerald
June 6, 2013
F. Brian was an amazing priest. He restored so many people faith in Catholic Church. He always listened to what others think, believe, and feel without judging them. He listened to them then give advice with a nice smile. He brought out the best of people. He was one best priest around. They say god take best with him... I believe that cause he took you so soon. Time to fly with angels.. Rest in Peace. Always and forever.
Erin O
June 6, 2013
Father Brian was a fun and bright person with a pure heart and I'm sorry for earth he is gone but happy he is with Jesus.
joe siciliano
June 6, 2013
Fr Brian touched the heart and soul of my son and grandson.He was a remarkable man and Brockton will miss him.
Br. Benet Exton, O.S.B.
June 6, 2013
Fr. Brian was a light that went out too soon. God must have had a purpose for that. May he rest in peace!
Paul Callahan
June 6, 2013
Fr. Brian will be missed by so many,,, & he touched my Heart & Soul,, as he listened to my problems,,, our prayers are with you Family,,, as he enters Heaven...
June 6, 2013
Thank you for everything our beloved Father Brian, you are now safe in God's loving arms. Lance and Vicky VanDenBerghe
June 6, 2013
To the smith Family so sorry for your loss. We are sad to hear of the passing of Fr Brian God Bless.
From the Donohoe family weymouth.
Kathy (Clougherty) Aubut
June 5, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of the passing of Fr. Brian Smith. I knew his family prior to his being ordained. I will remember him in my prayers as well as his parents and brothers - truly some of the kindest people I had the blessing to meet when living in Weymouth. May God bless you and keep you in the days ahead.
June 5, 2013
Kevin and the Smith family,
We are so sorry for your loss. My Brian rest in the arms of
Our Lord. Amen.
- The Toole Family
June 5, 2013
God Bless. You have a special place in our hearts. We will miss you. Eddie and Charlene Freccero
Mischelle
June 5, 2013
Fr. Brian Smith helped to save a life of an unborn child.The saying is, save a life save your soul. He will be remembered as being a true shephard to the parishoneers of ST. Edith Stein . He will be remembered for his long homilies too, but most of all for his actions as a priest who loved the Mass and knew what it meant to receive Jesus in the Eucharist, now Jesus has received him. May the Smith family find comfort in that.
The Regan Family
June 5, 2013
God Bless you Fr. Brian. We will miss you very much at St. Mary's. We were truly blessed to have you in our community, as short a time as it was. Sarah will never forget her first Altar serving experience with you when you introduced her to the Congregation...still brings tears to my eyes! "Isn't God so good". #NCIS.
P.S. We will keep an eye on the "old guy" for you!
June 5, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are sent to Fr. Brian's family. We all have been blessed to be touched by his love and gentleness. God Bless you all. Gloria Lind
June 5, 2013
My prayers are with the Smith family, Fr. Bryan was a very special man. He was reasponsible for bringing me back to church at St. Edith Stein Parish and I know he was and always will be loved and remembered in our prayers.
Maria Pagan
June 5, 2013
I met father Brian Smith back in 2004 he did my wedding ceremony it was the first one he did at Saint Edith Stein...needless to say were both very nervous. At the end of the ceremony he forgot to say “you may now kiss the bride'' till this day all our friend remember that little detail about our wedding day. Father Brain will forever be a part of our lives. He was an excellent man of god… We will miss him.If i can be any help please let me know.
Maria Pagan 508-326-6668
Although it's difficult today to see beyond the sorrow, May looking back in memory help comfort you tomorrow.
Anne Durgin
June 5, 2013
My deepest sympathy to the family of Father Brian. His homilies were inspirational and memorable. He is with God at peace.
Carol and Larry Duguay
June 5, 2013
Thought and prayers go out to the Smith family. Father Brian was a kind and devout man who will be so missed at St. Mary's. His Masses were a joy!
June 5, 2013
Father Brian wal loved,respected and a treasured frien of all The Noonan Family!We will miss him and that warm and happy smile. May The Smith Family find peace and comfort at this very sad time. Our thoughts and prayers are with one and all.Marilyn Noonan Gallagher and All The Noonan Family.
June 5, 2013
Fr. Brian, your light continues to shine in the hearts and souls of all the people you touched during your lifetime.
"“You are the light of the world. A city set on a hill cannot be hidden. Nor do people light a lamp and put it under a basket, but on a stand, and it gives light to all in the house. In the same way, let your light shine before others, so that they may see your good works and give glory to your Father who is in heaven."
Matthew 5:14-16 ESV
Sandy Johnson
Diane Balsis
June 5, 2013
Ever since I read Fr. Brian's name in our church bulletin, my heart has been heavy. Being a mother, I can only imagine how Mrs. Smith feels. I hope the the entire Smith family can find comfort in knowing the positive impact that Fr. Brian's life had on so many. His sense of humor, his smile and his reverence for God was a wonderful thing to see. We at St. Edith Stein will always remember how you answered God's call at a time when he needed you most.
God bless you Fr. Brian. You will always be in our heart and prayers.
Brian Howland
June 5, 2013
My sincerest condolances to the Smith family on the loss of a fine young man. In his brief time at St Marys, he made an impact on the parish with his humor and kindness.
June 5, 2013
Fr. Brian, may the angels leading you straight to paradise.
Lutha Louis
St. Edith Stein
Dan & Ginny Brady
June 5, 2013
Our deepest sympathy to Fr. Brian's family.... Fr. Brian was a great man and a great priest...may his soul rest in the peace and love of our Lord Jesus Christ...
Tricia Rielly
June 5, 2013
I'm sorry to hear of Brian's passing. He was always such a kind person. May God comfort all of the Smith family during this time, and always.
Tricia Rielly (WNHS '85)
Anthony O'Brien
June 5, 2013
Super man & priest, always available, right on message, outstanding representative of Jesus! Tough sad loss for the south shore! We love you, Fr. Brian! Anthony & Staci O'Brien, Sr.
Michael Lind
June 5, 2013
My deepest condolences go out to the family. A GREAT man with a huge heart. He will be sorely missed.
Maureen Burton
June 4, 2013
May God bless The Smith family and give them comfort during this sad time.
My fond memories of Fr. Brian Smith are his homilys at St.Edith Stein Parish.
I will continue to pray for Fr. Smith and for his family too. Rest in peace.
AnneMarie Eliopoulos
June 4, 2013
May God hold you and keep you in the palm of his hand. We will miss you dearly. We all now have another angel shining down on us. My thoughts and prayers are with your family and friends. Rest in peace Father Brian, you always brought a smile to our faces. Saint Mary's will never be the same without you.
Cindy Patriarca
June 4, 2013
To the Smith family:
Fr. Brian was a warm, kind human being and a wonderful priest. He loved his vocation and everyone around him. His homilies were simple but intense with profound messages and also added his great sense of humor. We will miss him terribly at St. Mary's. We were so blessed for the short time he was with us. I particularly enjoyed when he would have the lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, ushers and altar servers “huddle up” before Mass for a group prayer. It always helped us focus on the Mass.
I send my heartfelt sympathy to Mr. & Mrs. Smith and the entire family. No words can ever express what you are feeling at this time, but know he is sitting right beside God and Our Lady. He is praying for all of us now.
God bless,
Cindy Patriarca
St. Mary's Foxboro
Bob McGowan
June 4, 2013
You will be missed. God bless you.
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