Brian C. Harrison

After a period of declining health, Brian Christopher Harrison, loving son, father, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2025 surrounded by the love and comfort of his family. He was 59 years old.

Born on July 26, 1965, in Haverhill, MA, Brian was raised in Plaistow, NH, where he graduated from Timberlane Regional High School in 1983.

After raising his family in Bedford, NH, Brian returned to Plaistow, and built a life rooted in family, friendship, and a strong sense of community. Brian earned degrees in Accounting and Philosophy from Rivier College and his MBA from Southern NH University. With an analytical mind and his deep, curious spirit, he began his professional journey in accounting. Soon after, he discovered that his true passion lay in problem-solving and craftsmanship. Inspired by The Yankee Workshop, This Old House, and Extreme Home Makeover, his woodworking passion led him to launch his own home remodeling business, Presidential Home Services, where he created beautiful spaces. Later in life when the aches and pains of remodeling took its toll, he returned to numbers and retired as a financial advisor, hoping to guide others toward retirement.

Brian’s greatest pride and joy were his sons. He poured his heart into their childhoods, coaching baseball, basketball, and football, leading Boy Scout adventures, boating, fishing, and helping them engineer Pinewood Derby cars that reflected their creativity as well as the joy of creating something unique together.

He found solace and joy in nature—boating on Lake Winnipesaukee, hunting in the quiet woods, and exploring the open roads on his Harley. He could often be found in his workshop, turning wooden ornaments or building furniture, or in the kitchen, baking his famous Christmas cookies—a beloved tradition in his home.

A proud Freemason, Brian honored the mission and tradition of the brotherhood, living his life with quiet service, compassion, and principle. He had the ability to make people feel seen, heard, and cared for. His sense of humor, wisdom, and generous spirit will be missed by all who were lucky enough to know him.

Brian's favorite poem represents how he lived his life:

“So live your life that the fear of death can never enter your heart. Trouble no one about their religion; respect others in their view, and demand that they respect yours. Love your life, perfect your life, beautify all things in your life. Seek to make your life long and its purpose in the service of your people. Prepare a noble death song for the day when you go over the great divide. Always give a word or a sign of salute when meeting or passing a friend, even a stranger, when in a lonely place. Show respect to all people and grovel to none. When you arise in the morning give thanks for the food and for the joy of living. If you see no reason for giving thanks, the fault lies only in yourself. Abuse no one and no thing, for abuse turns the wise ones to fools and rob the spirit of its vision. When it comes to your time to die, be not like those whose hearts are filled with the fear of death, so that when their time comes they weep and pray for a little more time to live their lives over again in a different way. Sing your death song and die like a hero going home.”

- Chief Tecumseh

Brian was predeceased by his father, Francis Byron Harrison, in 1996. He is survived by his beloved sons, Conor Harrison of Manchester, NH, and Mitchell Harrison of Dunbarton, NH; his devoted mother, Sandra (McPherson) Harrison of Plaistow, NH; his brothers, Frank Harrison of Benton, ME, and Kevin Harrison and Kevin’s wife Amy of Hill, NH; as well as many extended family members and close friends who loved him dearly.

In the words of the Lone Ranger, one of his childhood heroes: “Hi-Ho Silver, away!”—Brian rides on, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, craftsmanship, and kindness.

SERVICES: A celebration of life will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Brian’s name to USO.org