Brian E. Flood

Newmarket – Brian Edwards Flood, 35, of Newmarket and formerly of Hampton Falls, passed away suddenly and tragically on Sunday, June 25, 2023. Brian and his twin brother, Ben, were born in Portsmouth on March 30, 1988, sons of Barry F. and Linda M. (McLaughlin) Flood of Hampton Falls. Brian was raised in Hampton Falls and graduated from Winnacunnet High School in Hampton with the Class of 2006. He participated in the WHS/SST program and became an accomplished welder. While at Winnacunnet, Brian played as a lineman for the Warriors Freshman Football Team that went on to win the State Championship. Upon graduation, he enlisted in the United States Marine Corps and honorably served his country as a machine gunner in 1st Battalion 8th Marine Regiment for 4 years that included a combat deployment to Iraq from 2007 to 2008. After his service in the Marine Corps, Brian returned home and pursued a career as a commercial fisherman. He fished for scallops and squid out of Rye Harbor aboard the F/V Rimrack for several seasons and fell in love with the sea. Recently, he started his own business, Quarterdeck Lobster Company fishing out of Rye Harbor on his boat the Linda Anne. As children Ben and Brian tagged along with their dad, a former Captain on the Hampton Falls Volunteer Fire Dept. and spent countless hours at the fire station. Following in his father’s footsteps he began the next phase of his life by enrolling in the Lakes Region Community College fire program earning associate degrees in Fire Science and Fire Protection. While pursuing his degrees, Brian served as a volunteer fire fighter in Hampton Falls. In January 2019 he was hired as a firefighter with the Somersworth Fire Department and proudly served his community until his passing. Brian loved being around people, whether socializing with his friends, brother firefighters and veterans, or being with his family. Brian was a protector and a fighter; he was kind, strong, and dedicated to those he loved. He enjoyed being the life of the party and spending time outdoors. He was an avid hunter, fisherman and hiker; and loved riding anything with a motor. Brian had a vast network of friends, and he will be sadly missed by all. In addition to his parents and his brother, Brian is survived by his grandparents, Lorraine McLaughlin and Robert and Barbara McLaughlin. Aunts and uncles include Kathryn McLaughlin, Rob and Dana McLaughlin, Carol Napolitano, Bill and Robin Flood and Craig and Ed Flood; as well as cousins Paula, Tommy, Arin, Sean, Jamie, Ryan, Patrick, Dan, Rachel, Stephanie, Kaitlin and Sarah. He was predeceased by his paternal grandparents, Len and Jean Flood and his cousin Christopher. A walk-thru for fire service and other public safety personnel will be held from 11AM to 12 PM on Sunday, July 2, 2023, at the Remick & Gendron Funeral Home-Crematory, 811 Lafayette Road, Hampton. Public visiting hours will be from 12 PM to 3 PM. Services will be held at 11 AM on Monday in the funeral home with burial following the service in the Oak Lawn Cemetery in Hampton Falls. Family flowers only. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Somersworth Firefighters Charitable Foundation, who accepts donations via check mailed to 195 Maple St, Somersworth, NH 03878 or VENMO@SPFFLOCAL2320 comment Brian Flood.

Brian E. Flood

March 30, 1988 - June 25, 2023