Name: Calling hours for Brian C. Townsend
Start: 2024-08-01T21:00:00.000Z
End: 2024-08-02T00:00:00.000Z
Location: Peabody Funeral Homes & Crematorium - Derry

Brian C. Townsend, 53, of Deerfield, NH, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at his home in Deerfield, NH. He was born on December 22, 1970 in Manchester, NH, a son of Dorothy (Goggin) Bickford and the late Francis Townsend. Brian was the Senior Director of Global Services for Extreme Networks. He very proudly served on the Board of Directors for the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Derry for many years. Brian's greatest joy was spending time with friends and family, enjoying a meal or drink while relaxing outside in the sun by the water. His thoughtful nature and generosity touched the lives of so many,

He is survived by his beloved wife of 29 years, Audrey (Maurice) Townsend, his son, Zackary Townsend, his daughter, Abbigail Townsend, mother Dorothy Bickford and husband Wayne, one brother, Brady Townsend and his wife Melissa, a niece, Emersyn, as well as numerous extended family and friends.

Calling hours will be held Thursday August 1, 2024 from 5 - 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch Street, Derry, NH. Funeral services will be held on Friday August 2nd at 10:00am in the funeral home with burial to follow in the Forest Hill Cemetery, East Derry Road, Derry. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Boys & Girl Club of Greater Derry, Inc., PO Box 140, East Derry, NH 03041. To send a condolence please visit www.peabodyfuneralhome.com

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Published by Union Leader on Jul. 31, 2024.

Memories and Condolences
for Brian Townsend

29 Entries

Anne Maurice

July 13, 2025

I had the pleasure of knowing Brian Townsend through a previous marriage into the family. When I was informed of his passing it broke my hear as I know he had a love for life and loved to entertain and enjoy the company of family and friends. Brian I learned about your passing and laid awake many nights upset about the loss of a great person, father, and husband. Please understand this life is short and you are in a better place than this earth. You have always been kind and generous to me in the time I have known you. My deepest condolences condolences as I have learned of this devastating passing late in the game. Your wife and children adored you in my opinion. We will all see you again.

Greg McCormick

August 7, 2024

Our deepest condolences to you Audrey and family. Brian was an amazing guy that I had the pleasure to work with at Cabletron through the mid to late 90s and at Net to Net Tech in the early 2000s. He was the best with customers and always stood up to the biggest challenges thrown at him. He was compassionate and generous. He would go out of his way to help others. I hadn't spoken to Brian recently, but I followed the updates that he regularly posted on LinkedIn.
He will be missed.

Chris Rosen

August 5, 2024

My sincere condolences to Brians Family, Friends and Colleagues.

Brian was amazing to work with! Countless times he would help us to look like a hero to our customers and help as they would be migrating from older to newer technologies- he had a trove of legacy gear to help our customers thru the migration process! Making myself and the sales teams I supported look amazing! Brian was the true Hero!
Be it Gartner Peer Insights Campaigns or GTAC related challenges- Brian was always there to get us to a positive outcome!
Brian helped to make those around him better! Some people are good- some are Great- but Brian was beyond exceptional!
Gone too soon and will be missed! If God has a GTAC- surely Brian is on his team!

Chris Rosen- Cabletron/Enterasys/Extreme

Brandi Gaulin

August 4, 2024

Audrey, Zackary, and Abbigail, I am so very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. Love B.

Samantha Newman

August 2, 2024

Servant leadership, that is probably the best way to describe Brian. I will miss his insight, advice and mentorship. He was a great man, an incredible leader and I am a better person for having had the privilege of knowing him.

Sharon Auby

August 1, 2024

My sincere condolences for Brian's family and friends. Brian was one of the best managers I reported to in my entire career in support. His dedication, guidance and insight was always spot on and he cared deeply for our customers and employees. Work will not be the same without him. I will cherish the recipes he shared with me.

Harishankar

August 1, 2024

We never would have felt ready to say good-bye to someone as special as Brian, but this timing feels especially tough. Wishing your family comfort and strength for the days and weeks ahead. We´ll be praying for all of you.

It´s hard to lose someone who meant so much to all of us, and even harder that we can´t all be together to say good-bye. We want you to know we´re with you in spirit-now and in the days and weeks ahead.

We are deeply sorry your family is experiencing the pain of a loss like this.

Scott Dunbar

August 1, 2024

My deepest condolences to Brian's friends and family. I will always remember him as a great colleague, and true mentor. I always appreciated his honesty, humor and wit.

Adilson Gal & Family

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Enterasys Networks

August 1, 2024

My heart goes out to the family and friends of my good friend. I will always remember Brian´s sense of humor, positivity, kindness. I will miss him sharing his experiences at Brazilian barbecue restaurants, which he proudly called "Churrascaria" and even giving me tips to try to avoid the eating the "pão de queijo" (cheese bread) they usually serve before they bring the meat. Thank you for the wonderful memories. I will miss you my friend. To the family and friends, my sincere heartfelt condolences
Adilson Gal

John Fabiaschi

July 31, 2024

Very sorry to hear of the passing of Brian. My condolences to all of his friends and his family. I knew Brian from my time at Enterasys/ Extreme and even though my tenure ended there over 10 years ago we stayed in touch and remained friends. He was outstanding at his job and was really a great all around person. I will miss getting his great analysis of the Cowboys. He knew more about the Cowboys than amy sportswriter or tv commentator. Thankful to have been a friend for many years.
Rest in peace.

JENNIFER COMER

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Balaji Krishnamurthi

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Kathryn Darbyshire

July 31, 2024

My deepest condolences to the family and friends during this time.

Working along side Brian over the last many years has always been interesting: from the trips to Raleigh, NC where waitresses would spill drinks on Brian (and the comedy that ensued after) to the cold meetings during winter in Salem, NH. where Brian would graciously help a California girl (no snow experience) walk from the building to the car without getting seriously injured. You will be missed dearly..

Extreme's GTAC Teams - CA & NC

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Kevin O'Neil

July 30, 2024

Colleagues who became friends, an integral part of a close group of coworkers who formed lifelong bonds. Brian always had a great perspective of things and a great way of explaining how he arrived at his perspective. I valued his opinion and always appreciated our discussions. My condolences to Audrey and the rest of his family.

Christoph Saade

July 30, 2024

My heartfelt condolences for your loss. My thoughts are with you during this difficult time.

Gregg Oser

July 30, 2024

Condolences to Brian´s family and friends. Brian and I became friends early at Enterasys/Extreme. He was a great asset to the company he loved and the people working there. Brian had your back! He cheered your success! I will miss joking with him about the Cowboys and catching up with him on our occasional calls and text. Brian had a character that truly was inspiring and his devotion to the Derry Boys and Girls club will forever remain legendary! I will miss Brian but am so lucky to have known him.

Mike and Becky Connelly

July 30, 2024

Prayers to Audrey and family was a great pleasure to know Brian and family when we lived in High Meadow. Always fun to be around. May the good Lord accept and keep him and be there for all of you.

Jason Parker

July 30, 2024

He was a Great Friend,Great Boss, Great Father, Cowboys and Yankees fan, He loved life everyday and he will be missed.

Michael Lam

July 30, 2024

My heartfelt sympathies to Audrey and her family during this difficult time. Brian was not only a wonderful friend and colleague, but he will also be forever cherished for his leadership, sharp wit, humor, and willingness to assist others. His absence will be deeply felt.

Douglas Hunt

July 30, 2024

My thoughts and prayers for all of Brian´s family, I have so many fond memories of Brian during the years I worked at Cabletron, Entersys, and Extreme.
I will always remember how he got my grandson to smile at the Patriots- Jets game in NJ and how he made my retirement extra special

I am saddened that I cannot be at any of his services, being I will be leading a camping - hiking trip with many young men studying for the priesthood

Much love to all

Francisco Garcia

July 30, 2024

I have worked with Brian for many years, and he was the kind of person that always lends a hand and helps with a smile. Great professional and better friend. May he rest in peace.

Steven Kelly

July 30, 2024

Prior to retirement, I worked with and for Brian for many years. For work related reasons, we spoke daily. Often those conversations would lead to discussions about life, kids, and family.

Following my retirement, I knew there would be things about work that I would miss, just not sure exactly what. It turned about to be those conversations with Brian. I shared this with Brian, and I am glad to that he knew what those talks meant to me.

He was a good friend, and better person. We will miss you Brian, thank you for everything.

Ron Stowers

July 30, 2024

What a loss, He was a terrific person. I knew him as a young man and will never forget his smile and great sense of humor. How hard he worked and how kind he treated others. God bless him , Dottie and family.

Ed Chaput

July 30, 2024

My condolences to Brian´s family and friends. Brian was a great guy.

Elizabeth ( Liz ) Tonkins-Agea

July 30, 2024

My sincerest condolences to family and friends. Brian was a wonderful colleague and manager who will be deeply missed by all. I was touched by his recent kindness while going through my own current health issues so my heart and thoughts are with his family as they navigate this sad time. Prayers and may his memory always bring comfort to those that remember him in their quiet moments.

Brahim EDDIB

July 30, 2024

"Forever in our hearts .In loving memory"
"Gone but not forgotten
Good friend and GTAC hero
Brahim EDDIB

David Chasse

July 30, 2024

Brian, sorry to hear of you passing. We were a part of a special group of folks at CTron. Who grew up in this business together. You'll be missed. Rest easy our friend.

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