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P. Erik Carlson
February 17, 2021
A friendship that started in High School band, and the track and field team, crazy summers at my camp by Laurel lake with the boat house gang and gazebo boys,...I hung out at Brian's art school one day and introduced Esther to Brian. We would crack up laughing at my folks house on Christmas eve as Brian added his comments as I attempted to put my kids' easy to assemble toys ;) ... Lots of memories to savoy. God Bless.
March 18, 2015
I actually never knew him, however I pray for all of you. To lose someone is a pain deeper then our hearts can barely go. Great respect, warm regards,BONNIE LAMBERT.
Laverne MacInnis
March 8, 2015
I'm so happy FB made it possible to reconnect with Brian in the past few years. I so admired his sense of humor in light of all he was dealing with. What tremendous courage. He was a nice guy in high school and he carried that throughout his life. He's gone much too soon. My sincere condolences to his family. The class of '68 is diminished by your loss.
Stacy hartwell
February 27, 2015
My FAVORITE Godfather ever.. I will miss you so much.. I know I haven't seen you a lot with what's been going on in my life. But you were and will always be in my thoughts. You slwYx knew how to make me laugh. To cheer me up when I lived at Janice's you drew me the best unicorn picture. Always fun to watch Dad, Murph, Griff and you drinkin from the keg doing your stooges. Asking me if I wanted you to call me a cab, so you would say "your a cab" and my daughters will alwYs remember " BEERCAP FOREHEADS" everytime we came by... Have a good time with Mom.. Love your Favorite Goddaughter ever....
Debbi Pierzynski (Heitz)
February 27, 2015
Josh, Linda, Murphy, Shannon & Erin -- my deepest sympathies for your loss --Brian was the best. My memories live on forever.
Margaret Carlson
February 26, 2015
Brian was as much a part of the Carlson clan as any Carlson. It was great to see him belly up to the bar at the Carlson Christmas bash and laugh with the rest of us. It is hard to let him go and he will be sorely missed.
Lake Ossipee Vacation Circa 1989
Steve and Kathy Doherty
February 26, 2015
Bearski, you made me laugh! From the moment our friendship began Sept 1976 (at "the Chalet" with a bottle of the finest liquor we were able to purchase "Burke and Barry") somewhere around 2am you Murphy and Michael voted me into the "fellowship". On the condition that I cook breakfast (LOL). Patriot games,Vacations together,Poker games, St Patrick parties your beloved movie sound tracks "Guns of Navarone and Glory" to name a few. In your later years Murph you and I would go out for lunch then we would take scenic drives together. I will miss the laughter.....
Love Steve and Kathy Doherty
February 26, 2015
"Bear"
Our heart is broken and we will miss you dearly. We will never forget all the fun times that were shared...You are more like a brother to me than a cousin.. and I "Thank You" for all the fantastic memories you have left us with... "Do DO" you have a piece of my heart with you Our condolences to Joshua, Linda & Family & Friends
We will miss you and will always think of you when someone lights up a "stinky" cigar
Love Mike and Nancy
Bearski would never be Brian w/o his cigar
steve doherty
February 25, 2015
I always liked this picture best Brian Sister Linda and Cousin Michael
steve doherty
February 25, 2015
Jim Raras
February 25, 2015
Esther, Joshua, Linda and Bob. - My deepest sympathy to you on the passing of Brian. We worked together for years at NEO and enjoyed many good years of laughter and fun that resulted in a friendship. We had great card games with Murph and the boys with Brian always keeping us laughing. Josh remember the trip to Vermont ?
Brian was a fine person, and It was a pleasure having him as a friend.
Anita Garcia
February 25, 2015
I worked with Brian at Quebecor (now Quad Graphics). He was funny, talented and a kind, gentle man. I will miss Brian. My thoughts and prayers are with his family in this time of sorrow.
Tim Griffin
February 25, 2015
My deepest condolences to hear of the lose of Brian.Though I had not seen Brian in a while,When I did He would always stop to say hello.He was a wonderful Man.
Louise Griffin
February 24, 2015
Dear Linda, I am so sorry to learn of Brian's passing. Please accept my deepest and heartfelt condolences. With love and sympathy to you and your family, Louise Griffin
Linda & Vern Hartwell
February 24, 2015
We will miss Brian so much. He grew up with Vern and welcomed me into the fold with open arms almost 38 years ago. We both loved him for his jokes, his movie sound tracks, the stinky cigars and his ability to make us smile. We will always remember the St Patty's Day parties when he cooked that awesome corned beef, the time at camp when he went into the trees and shook them an growled at us (like a bear), the lobster bake in his backyard, the trip to Martha's Vineyard and all the other fun times we had together. Brian was and always will be family to us and will remain in our hearts and memories forever. Our heartfelt sympathies to all. We love you guys and will always be there for you...that's what you do for family.
February 24, 2015
My thoughts and Prayers go out to all
Lynn McQuade
co-worker of Josh
FW Webb Co
Woburn, MA
susan melito
February 24, 2015
Hey bear. You have put up such a physical battle for so long. I dont know how you did it. I believe your love for your family and your sense of humor got you through. I still have the cartoon characters of the leafhoppers you drew. You were there for me during many discussion about your friend up the street, and you were always right. Many a nice party at your place for st. Patricks day, once ya got past that attack cat. And how much you loved josh, we talked for hours many times about him. Yes, you did very well as a great father, but you know that. You got to see him marry a wonderful young lady and you got your grandchildren you wished for. I will miss you bear, I will be honest, it will be hard not to see you at the next gathering as I could never resist or ignore on your wit. Love always, susan
Martha Carlson-Bradley
February 23, 2015
Such a sweet, funny, kind man. He felt like a member of my family. All my deepest sympathy.
Erik Carlson
February 23, 2015
My deepest condolences. Brian has been my trusted and life long friend. I introduced Esther to Brian at AIB and my folks treated Brian and Esther as family. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and yours.
Al & Cande Recke
February 23, 2015
I remember Brian as we entered Shattuck Street school for the 1st grade as well as all through our teen years. Brian was a great friend growing up on Adams Street and I'll ALWAYS remember him as a friend, classmate and nice guy. RIP friend!
Cathy Holmes
February 23, 2015
Linda and family. The world was a happier place with Brian and his great sense of humour.
Love
Cathy Holmes nee Comeau
Barbara Williams
February 23, 2015
My condolences to your family. Prayers and blessings to all of you.
Warmly,
Barbara (Donelan) Williams
Michele Mikrut Giddens
February 23, 2015
My deepest condolences go out to Brian's family and loved ones. You are all in my thoughts and prayers.
Rod & Lynn Stanford
February 23, 2015
The one thing that you could always count on when you were with Brian was a great laugh. I still enjoy the caricatures that he produced for our 1968 LHS Year Book.
February 23, 2015
RIP Brian and condolences to the family.
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