Brian Marlow Obituary

Brian "Bear" Marlow

1954 - 2009 CLARKSBURG Brian David "Bear" Marlow, 55, of 70 McArthur Drive, Clarksburg, died Tuesday, Dec. 1, 2009, at his home.

Born in North Adams on Nov. 14, 1954, son of Donald and Angela DeMayo Marlow, he attended North Adams schools and graduated from Drury High School in 1972. He graduated from the University of Lowell in 1976 with a BS in Accounting.

Brian began his career as a CPA with the former MacAlpine and Murray, and in 1982 purchased the business in partnership with Thomas Gajda, forming Gajda, Marlow & Co. In 2004, he formed Marlow & Co Inc in North Adams, and in 2005, went into partnership with Michael McConnell in Williamstown, forming Gajda, Marlow & McConnell there.

Brian was a member of the AICPA; the Mass. Society of CPAs and the Berkshire Chamber of Commerce, where he was a former treasurer. He was the longtime treasurer for the Committee to Elect Daniel Bosley. Brian was a proud member of MASS MoCA and a Friend of the North Adams Public Library.

Bear enjoyed spending quality time with family and friends; working out when he wasn't working; avidly playing or watching basketball (especially the Celtics); and casting out a fishing line into the Atlantic, his home away from home.

He was dedicated to his family, friends, clients, and community. His life was governed by love, loyalty, and humor.

He leaves his wife, the former Debra Simon, whom he married on March 10, 1979; two sons, Michael J. Marlow of Clarksburg and James A. Marlow of Hanover, N.H.; two daughters, Candace L. Marlow of North Adams and Samantha L. Marlow of Clarksburg; one brother, Jeffrey Marlow of Ashland, Ore., two half-brothers, Donald "DJ" Marlow Jr. of Fairfax, Va., and Brent Marlow of Pittsfield; nieces, nephews and grandnieces.

His twin brother, Bruce Marlow, died in 1992.

FUNERAL NOTICE: The funeral for Brian Marlow will be Saturday, Dec. 5, 2009, at 9:30 a.m. from FLYNN & DAGNOLI-MONTAGNA HOME FOR FUNERALS WEST CHAPELS, 521 West Main St., North Adams, followed by a funeral mass at 10:30 a.m. at St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church. Burial will follow in Southview Cemetery. Calling hours at the funeral home are Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.

Memorial contributions may be made to North Adams Regional Hospital in care of the funeral home.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Berkshire Eagle on Dec. 3, 2009.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Marlow

8 Entries

david lipinski

December 6, 2009

Brian was a great guy, genuine, friendly, helpful, sincere. i'll miss his warm personality, and pray that all of his family will fondly recall the happiness shared with him. God Bless, david lipinski
p.s. though he wasn't the slickest b-ball player, he certainly gave it his all , and knew the value of teamwork.

Harrys Auto Sales

December 5, 2009

Deb and Family
We will miss Brian very much. We have been a client of Brians forever. He was a wonderful person. Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

December 4, 2009

Deb and Family, We will miss Brian he was a good friend and a great accountant.He made tax time less painful because we always had more to talk about and laugh about than the actual task at hand. Brian had a great sense of humor and a intense love for his family and all things basketball especially his beloved Celtics. Our thoughts and prayers are with you Rick & Linda Williams

John Pedrin

December 4, 2009

Deb and family..It has been years since I've seen Bear..So sorry..what a guy!..We had so many adventures growing up. I'll miss his gentle ways. Thoughts and prayers are with you.

Debra O'Brien Benedetti

December 3, 2009

Bear was a very dear friend of mine for many years as young adults. We had many wonderful experiences leaving great memories to hang on to. Bear was such a gentle caring man and he will be missed greatly. My deepest sympathy to his wife and family.

Maria Segala

December 3, 2009

Deb and Family,

My family and I were all deeply saddened to hear about Brian's passing. You're in our thoughts and prayers.

With love,

The Segala Family

Cindi McLain

December 3, 2009

Debbie and family,
I was very saddened to hear of Brian's passing. I worked for Brian and Tom for a while going back and forth between offices. Brian had a brilliant mind and I learned a lot from him. He will be missed by all.

Julie Rickert

December 3, 2009

Bear was more like an uncle than a cousin to me. He was always a very loving man. So many of my childhood memories include Bear. He will be missed dearly by me and many, many others.

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