William F. Brennan, Jr. – 79, of Port St. Lucie, FL, formerly of Clearwater, FL and North Reading, passed away on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at the Salerno Bay Health and Rehabilitation Center in Stuart, FL.
Born in Lowell, MA on April 12, 1940. He was the son of the late William F., Sr. and Sylvia (Dooley) Brennan. Bill was raised in North Reading and was a graduate of North Reading High School, Class of 1958. He was also a graduate of Salem State College and Tufts University, where he received his Master’s Degree.
Bill was a Teacher, Guidance Counselor and the Director of Special Education at North Reading High School. He later worked in the insurance industry for Transamerica, Cal Farm and Mutual of Omaha.
Family members include his loving wife, Veronica (McQuarrie) Brennan; sons, William F. Brennan, III, and his wife Nancy of Palm Bay, FL, Michael A. Brennan and his wife Jody of Grafton and Stephen T. Brennan and his wife Judy of Plymouth, MI; brothers, Peter D. Brennan, James Bunker and the late Thomas R. Bunker; sisters, Sylvia McDonald and the late Phyllis McCarty and Elinor Rountree; nine grandchildren, Chris, Alyssa, Michael, Stephanie, Jacqueline, Brian, Amy, Taylor and Madison; and many nieces and nephews.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019 from 2 to 4 PM at the Croswell Funeral Home, 19 Bow Street, North Reading. Memorial donations may be made in his memory to Dana Farber Cancer Institute or to Alzheimer’s Association, SE Florida Chapter, Washington, DC 20090. www.croswellfuneralhome.com
My sincere condolences to the Brennan family. One amazing, kind , and nice man
SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS
Condolences to the Brennan family on their loss.
He was THE BEST.. rip Mr.B
My prayers to the Brennan family. He was such a pleasant person and so very helpful in the education world.
So sorry for your loss, Brennan family.
The Tryder family held this man in the highest regards. He was a gentleman & a positive force. So many fond memories.
Bill Tryder III
The Bennett family extends condolences to the Brennan family in this time of loss.
Sorry to hear helped a lot of students great man.
My sincere condolences to the Brennan family. I remember Bill as a great guy in HS RIP
Bill was one of those people who could change a life for the better, which he did for me. I will always be grateful to him for his guidance and persistence. I will miss him.
Alan Francis
In the late 1960’s, Mr Brennan was my inspiration to go to college. He made me feel I could do anything and always was behind me. I went on to become a full-professor for 27 years and I owe it to him. I always think of him when I inspire others. What a special man. I will pray for him and his family during this difficult time. Peace be with you all.
Condolences to the Brennan family on their loss. Longtime friend and fellow classmate
So sorry for your loss a wonderful history teacher
I don’t know you I’m so sorry to hear about your husband passing he is now resting in peace may god be with you and your family you are all in my prays always remember the good times you had with him
My condolences to the Brennan family.
Bill was a great guy. I talked with him many times while in High School. R.I.P Bill.
So sorry to hear of your loss Syl.