Brian David Holbrook, 37, of Hanson, passed away unexpectedly on the morning of March 16th in Anchorage, Alaska. Born in Stoughton in 1982, he was the beloved son Lynne (McAvoy) Hammond, David Holbrook and wife Kathy, a twin to Brendon Holbrook and brother to Carly Watt and Jordan Holbrook.
Raised in Hanson, MA Brian graduated from Whitman-Hanson Regional High School and was a 2004 graduate of Wheaton College where he studied political science and philosophy. Most recently Brian was a finance manager at an auto sales corporation in Anchorage, AK.
Brian was devoted to his family and took special pride in doting on his niece and nephews. An animal lover, Brian had recently adopted two kittens, Rogue and Logan, along with rescuing a dog, Anubis. Along with being an avid reader, Brian had a love of the outdoors, hiking in the great Alaskan wilderness, and riding his café racer motorcycle.
Brian is survived by mother, Lynne of Gloucester, MA; his father, David and wife Kathy of East Bridgewater, MA; his brother Brendon and wife Margaret of Lorton, VA; his sister Carly Watt and husband Duncan of Gloucester, MA; and his sister Jordan of East Bridgewater, MA. He is also survived by a niece and four nephews: Carter and Avery Holbrook, Maddox and Hendrix Watt, and Colton Mueller, as well as his grandparents Dick and Jane McAvoy of Whitman, MA and Evelyn Cerce of Beverly Hills, FL, and several aunts, uncles, cousins and life-long friends. Brian is preceded by Donald Hammond, Charles and Albina Holbrook, and Sharon Farrell.
Due to social distancing, a small private service will be held at Blanchard Funeral Chapel for immediate family. A celebration of his life will be scheduled for a later date.
In lieu of flowers, donations can be made in his name to the MSPCA, 1300 West Elm Street, Brockton,Ma.02301