1945 - 2022
Navy Visitation
February 20, 20221-4 PM
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex St., North Chelmsford, MA
Funeral
February 21, 202210 AM
Dolan Funeral Home, 106 Middlesex Street, North Chelmsford, MA 01863
Brian John Stanton of Chelmsford, MA died Sunday night, February 13, 2022 at Northwood Rehab in Lowell.
He was married to the late Mary Jo (Hart) Stanton who predeceased him on September 30, 2021.
Born in Lowell, MA, he was the son of the late John T. Stanton and Blanche (Deschenes) Stanton. He graduated from St. Joseph High School with the class of 1963.
He proudly served with the U.S. Navy as an Interior Communications Electrician, Third Class on the USS Boxer.
Brian retired from the Town of Chelmsford as a Firefighter. He was a member of the Electric Union Local 103.
He loved spending time with his grandchildren and enjoyed driving his motorcycle.
Brian is survived by his daughters Monique and Brian Cassidy of Chelmsford, MA and Meghan Stanton of Lakeway, TX, his son Matthew Stanton of Chelmsford, MA, his sister Shirley and Joseph Overend of Syracuse, NY, a sister-in-law, Janet Hart of Reading, MA, 8 grandchildren, Kendall, Aiden and Charlie Stanton, Abigail, Patrick and Zachary Cassidy, Laci Swift and Avery Dion, and several nieces and nephews.
He was the grandfather late Declan Cassidy.
FUNERAL NOTICE
Visiting hours Sunday 1-4 P.M. Funeral Mon. 10 A.M. at the DOLAN FUNERAL HOME, 106 Middlesex Street, N. Chelmsford, MA. Memorials may be made in his name to the Tufts New England Medical Center Floating Hospital, 800 Washington St, Boston, MA 02111. ARRANGEMENTS BY DOLAN FUNERAL HOME 978-251-4041. Guestbook at www.dolanfuneralhome.com.
Nancy Fortin
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Please accept my sincere condolence. I was lucky enough to see him at the softball games and have conversations with him. Monique and Brian, he was a wonderful man and I was lucky enough to meet him.
Pat &Dave Conrad
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Monique, Meghan & Matt,
We were sorry to hear of your Father’s passing.
Now Mom & Dad will be together for eternity.
Our thoughts and prayers stay with you through this bereavement time.
Gerard Grady
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Sorry for your loss. I was a classmate of Brian’s at St. Joe’s. RIP ?
Mickey Guilbeault
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My condolences to the Stanton family. My husband Norman was a classmate of Brian’s class of ‘63.
Normand Lemieux
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To all of Brian’s family.. please accept my heartfelt condolences. I, too, was a member of his graduating class St. Joseph High School. Great memories, great times. God bless your family.
Normand Lemieux
CHARLES GALLOWAY
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TO ALL OF THE STANTON FAMILY, MY PRAYERS I WORKED WITH BRIAN FOR MANY YEARS, HE WAS A GREAT FIREFIGHTER,AND EASY TO WORK WITH, GOD BLESS YOU ALL. CHARLES GALLOWAY DEPUTY FIRE CHIEF RETIRED
Shirley & Joe Overend
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My heart is saddened, rest in peace & fly high with the angels with mom & dad! Love & God Bless, Sister Shirley & Joe
Donna Boland
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Our condolences to the family. We always enjoyed the many grandchildren games we attended with both Brian and Mary Jo. I’m sure they are together watching over children and grandchildren as they always did. You now have two Angels watching over you. Hugs and Prayers to all of you.
Donna and Tom Boland
W. Michael Burke
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My sincere sympathy to the Stanton Family, I worked with Brian on the Fire Department and also when Brian had his Motorcycle I went on many trips with him. He was a Great Guy and I will miss him. Retired Fire Captain Michael Burke
John Quigley
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To the Stanton family, sorry for the loss of your dad. I went to high school with Brian and where good friends for many years. We had some really good times with Brian & Mary Jo. They where great people. They will be missed.
Deb Taverna
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Matt, so sorry to hear of your Dad’s passing. My thoughts are with you and your family.