Brenden J. Lavery

July 27, 1968 - April 30, 2020

Greenland - Brenden John Lavery, 51 of Greenland and formerly of Billerica, MA passed away peacefully, due to complications of cancer, on Thursday, April 30th, 2020, surrounded by his loving and devoted family. Brenden was born in Winchester, MA on July 27th, 1968, a son of Joan (McGann) Lavery of Billerica and the late William Lavery. He shared over 21 beautiful years of marriage with his wife Shay M. (Duris) Lavery of Greenland. Brenden spent his early years in Skaneateles, NY and Billerica and graduated from Billerica High with the Class of 1986. He became a Ford Master mechanic and worked for Iverson Ford in Billerica for several years. He married Shay, the love of his life, in 1999 and they settled in Greenland to raise their family. Brenden worked as a technician for Hampton Ford before moving to sales and was the Used Car Sales Manager at the Hampton Ford "Annex" at the time of his death. Sales was his calling, Brenden loved people, could talk with anyone and made friends easily. He cherished his time with his family, especially their trips to Marco Island, FL. He loved his job and the people he worked with. He loved his Dunkin's coffee and a good, long conversation. Anyone that spoke with him for more than a few minutes would soon find out that his love for his wife and family ran deep and that he felt truly blessed despite all the struggles he had. As a young man, before he was struck with MS, he was an avid fisherman. Preferably out on the ocean, but really any bit of water made him happy. He had several boats and enjoyed fixing them up. Brenden was a very handy man...could fix anything and he saved the day more than once! Whether it was a car or boat that wouldn't start, a broken furnace, dry well, you name it...he was able to take care of it and make it look easy. He had an easygoing nature, a fun sense of humor and charm that was genuine. He was the real deal and will be sorely missed by so many people. His perseverance despite his growing disabilities and health problems was remarkable. He continued to go to work without complaint, when most of us just wouldn't of been able to do it anymore. He was selfless, generous,, kind and caring and always had a positive attitude. When things got tough towards the end of his journey and so many community members, family and friends helped him and his family, he was deeply touched and filled with gratitude, even though it was hard for him to be the one receiving instead of the one giving. He was truly an inspiration to many and a friend to all. In addition to his mother and his wife, Brenden leaves his 3 sons, Brenden, Jake and Charlie of Greenland, his siblings, William Lavery and wife Susanne of Hollis, NH, Michael Lavery and his wife Katrina of Billerica, MA and Karen Foley, also of Billerica, his mother in law Michelle Boireau of Hampton, NH, brother in law Kevin Duris and his wife Deborah of Newport, RI, along with several nieces and nephews, cousins and countless close friends. Visiting hours will be from 3 to 6 PM on Thursday, August 6, 2020 in the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home - Crematory. Services will be held on Friday at 11 AM in the funeral home. Due to the current pandemic, visitors should be aware that a limited number of people will be allowed in the funeral home at any one time. Social distancing must be practiced and masks will be required. In lieu of flowers please consider honoring Brenden with a donation to Victorias Victory Foundation to further the gift of hope through a victory scholarship.