Brett Newell Gillespie

On Saturday 4 October, Brett Gillespie, 65 yrs. of Northwood, New Hampshire passed away peacefully at Wentworth-Douglass Hospital after a drawn-out cardiac battle. Brett was an over the road truck driver, owner of a trucking company. He also over the years owned other businesses including an automotive repair shop, cable-line installation, and water company. If there was a deal to be made - Brett would do it. He served in the US Army and National Guard from 1979 - 1985. His wife of 31 years, Stephanie, passed away in April 2021 after a cardiac event at the age of 60. Brett left behind his Mother Irene, 92 of Northwood, NH, a brother Brian, a daughter Jennie, and son Sammy and three grandchildren Arina, Tamen, and Anthony. He was a member of Rolling Thunder(R), Inc. New Hampshire Chapter I since 2003 and was cremated in his vest. He was crucial in those early years of RT NH 1 getting established within the Biker and Veteran Communities. He loved to fish, go on ventures with his faithful dog Odie. and spend as much time as possible with his grandchildren.

He will be interned at 10 AM on Wednesday 17 December 2025 at the New Hampshire Veterans' Cemetery in Boscawen New Hampshire. All are welcome to attend his graveside military service. He loved many - was loved by more - and will be missed by many more! RIP Brother until we meet again!!