Edward T. Briand

Edward T. Briand of Knox Road died on Monday, Sept. 12, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. Edward was born on Oct. 19, 1932, in Nashua, son to the late Victor and Delia (Nault) Briand.

Edward proudly served in the U.S. Army for more than 25 years. He spent his career working for Holmes Transportation for 35 year, as well as the New Hampshire Police Academy. In his later years, he worked for Bow School District as a maintenance person.

Edward was a very family driven man. He loved his family unconditionally. He had a love for his wife, Beverly, that made it all so obvious to everyone around him. Edward was very dedicated to his country and showed it through his memorabilia, and was proud to show it wherever he went, displaying it on his shirts, jackets and his enormous patch collection.

He looked forward to going to all of his yearly retirement Army luncheons. He enjoyed listening to his police and fire scanners. He was a dedicated hard-working man no matter what his job was.

One of biggest passions was listening to classic country music as well as his passion for trains. He was the most loved and gentle man. He will be sadly missed by so many. His legacy will live on in all who knew him.

Edward is survived by his wife, Beverly (Randlett) Briand; his children, Cheryl Faucher and her husband, Mario, Gail Marcoullier, Brenda Steadman and her husband, Bruce, Duane Briand and his wife, Maria, Kathy Harrington and her husband, David, Neil Briand and his wife, Martha, Jeffrey Briand and his wife, Kris; his stepchildren, Nancy Couch and her husband, Nelson, Carole Cummings and her husband, Randy, Liane Sauerheber and her husband, John; as well as several grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. He also is survived by his sisters, Antoinette “Toni” Faria, Dorothy Laderoute, and Eva Mack; his brothers, Raymond Briand and Paul Briand.

Edward is predeceased by his first wife, Joan Briand; a son, Mark Briand; son-in-law, Wayne Marcoullier; six siblings, Rita Briand, Maryanne Cloutier, Doris Gagnon, George Briand, Robert Briand and Ernest Briand.

A calling hour will be from 11 a.m. to noon on Wednesday, Sept. 21, 2022, at Bennett Funeral Home, 209 N. Main St., Concord, N.H. 03301. A funeral service will follow at noon, also at the funeral home. Burial with military honors will follow at 1 p.m. at New Hampshire Veteran’s Cemetery in Boscawen. A celebration of life will be Oct. 15, 2022, from noon to 5 p.m. at Alan’s Restaurant, 133 North Main St. in Boscawen, N.H. Edwards 90th birthday also will be celebrated at this time. In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions in Edward’s name be made to Pope Memorial SPCA of Concord Merrimack County, 94 Silk Farm Road, Concord, N.H. 03301, www.popememorialspca.org or to the American Fallen Soldiers Project, www.americanfallensoldiers.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to Bennett Funeral Home of Concord. Fond memories and expressions of sympathy may be shared at www.bennettfuneral.com.