LONDONDERRY, NH: William P. Brennan, 67, died Tuesday June 17th, 2008 at his home in Londonderry. Born on October 21, 1940 in Somerville, MA, a son of Thomas and Katherine (Thistle) Brennan, he had resided in Londonderry for the previous 14 years. Mr. Brennan worked as a pipe fitter at Raytheon Company in Andover, MA for 27 years before retiring in 2007. He was a member of the Local 1505, Raytheon Electrical Union and a member of the American Legion Post 27 in Londonderry.
Mr. Brennan is survived by his wife of 37 years Joanne (Brady) Brennan; three daughters, Michelle Brennan-Dovich and her husband Stephen of Londonderry, Cheryl Hazzard and her husband Arty of Derry and Kristi Brennan of Londonderry; 2 granddaughters Cailen and Myleigh Brennan-Dovich, both of Londonderry, two sister, Mary Lawlor of Melrose, MA and Catherine Tighe of Arlington, MA; one brother, James Brennan of Somerville; and many nieces, nephews and cousins. He will also be survived by a soon- to- be grandson William Hazzard. He was predeceased by a brother, John Brennan.
Calling hours were held Thursday, June 19th from 4-8 at the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 290 Mammoth Rd. in Londonderry. A funeral service was held Friday, June 20th at 10 AM in the funeral home. Burial will follow in Pillsbury Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the American Cancer Society, 30 Speen St. Framingham, MA 01710.