Brian Brennan

Brian Paul Brennan, 79, passed away at home on Sunday, February 16, 2020 following a long illness.  His faith and courage comfort his family, who will miss him dearly. A lifelong resident of Rochester, Brian was born on December 2, 1940 to James and Pauline (Dubois) Brennan.  Brian graduated from Spaulding High School, Class of 1959, then the University of New Hampshire, Class of 1963, where he majored in History with a degree in Education. His teaching career of 36 years was spent at Portsmouth High School, where he served several years as Department Chair of Social Studies.  He especially enjoyed his opportunities to travel abroad as co-advisor to the Junior World Council as well as co-advisor to several high-school classes. Always interested in politics, he helped organize Rochester Young Democrats before beginning a 40-year career as an election official of Ward 2, both as a selectman and moderator. Among other civic duties, Brian was proud of being a member of the Rochester Housing Authority when...