Michael “Mike” C. Brennan died Saturday June 16, 2018 after an illness. He is survived by his wife Carol (Cusson) Brennan, two sons: Michael Brennan and wife Jennifer, and Scott Brennan and his wife Chrisandra; one daughter Melissa Brennan; and a sister Kathleen Clark. Two nieces, a nephew, and four grandchildren also survive him.
He was born in Putnam, Connecticut to Christopher and Katherine (Gorman) Brennan on September 27, 1947. Growing up, Mike enjoyed working on his grandfather’s farm. On the farm he also learned how to read the trees and developed wood chopping skills equal to none. In retirement, Mike kept cows and a bull on a plot of land in Litchfield.
After high school Mike became an electrician and was the building maintenance supervisor at Wm Prym in Dayville, Connecticut. He joined the Connecticut Army National Guard in 1965 and served in the Army Reserves from 1971 to 1979. In 1989, he and his wife followed the entrepreneurial spirit to New Hampshire where they established Brennan Food Vending Services. They ran the business together until Mike retired in 2011.
Mike enjoyed the holidays, especially Christmas, Halloween and summer cookouts. In the 1980s, Mike played Santa Claus for town and family functions as well as on the radio. His big lap and outsized laughter made him the perfect fit for the red suit. For the last twenty-five years, Mike decorated a vending machine in his driveway and filled it with snacks of all varieties so that every ghost and goblin could choose the treat of their choice. In the last few years it brought him a lot of joy to meet the people who visited his Halloween vending machine as children and were now bringing their own.
Mike was a fierce friend, proud father and grandfather, and a devoted husband. He will be remembered for his quick wit and for his loving friendship.
Following cremation calling hours were held on Friday, June 22, 2018 at Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Road, Londonderry, NH from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at 11:00 am on Saturday, June 23, 2018 at St. Jude’s Parish, 435 Mammoth Road, Londonderry. There is going to be a second funeral service at Our Lady of La Salette Church in Brooklyn, Connecticut on June 30th, 2018 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers the family asks that donations be made to the Alvirne High School Future Farmers of America (FFA).