Brian Hardy

Brian Hardy obituary, Bristol, NH

Brian Hardy

Brian Hardy Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home on Feb. 17, 2026.
HILL ---- Brian M. Hardy, Sr., passed away at his home with family by his side, on Saturday, January 31, 2026.

Brian was born in 1961, in Massachusetts, the son of Arthur J. Hardy, Sr., and Geraldine H. (D'Abbraccio) Hardy.

Brian was a great, loving and wonderful husband, father and friend.

Brian leaves behind his loving wife Laura (Rusco) Hardy, his sons, Brian Jr., Alex and Christopher, all of MA, daughters,

Kendall, Madisen and Morgan, all of NH, brothers, Mark, Kevin, Stephan and Fred. Brian loved his many in-law, nieces, nephews, grandchildren and St. Bernards. Brian was predeceased by his parents, son Michael, and two older brothers Arthur Jr., and Daniel.

We find peace knowing that Brian is now with his son Michael.

He will be greatly missed by all who loved him.

A Memorial Service will be held on Saturday, February 28, 2026, from 9:30am-10:00am, at Our Lady of Grace Chapel, 2 West Shore Road, Bristol, NH 03222.

A luncheon afterwards will be announced at the service.

Wilkinson-Beane-Simoneau-Paquette Funeral Home & Cremation Services/603Cremations.com, 164 Pleasant St., Laconia, NH, 03246, is assisting the family with arrangements. For more information and to view an online memorial, please visit wilkinsonbeane.com.

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

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