Robert "Bob" David Brand

Hampton - Robert “Bob” David Brand, 68, of Hampton, New Hampshire, passed away on February 25th, 2026. Born on May 24th, 1957, in Naples, Italy, he was a devoted husband to Karen G. (Allen) Brand and a loving father to Brianna (Brand) Fiorillo and Maggie R. Brand. Bob was fun-loving, gregarious, and deeply loyal to his family. He spent 15 years working as a customer service representative at the Internal Revenue Service, where he was known for his steadfast work ethic, jovial humor, and unique ability to remain unruffled in the face of panicking or enraged taxpayers. Begrudgingly, we must admit: Bob made taxes fun again. Despite his many responsibilities, he always made time for his daughters’ soccer games (often out-shouting even the most boisterous soccer mom) board games (Yahtzee!), a round (or two) of miniature golf, or a family vacation to his many favorite New England landmarks. Odds were, you could find Bob competing against the kids for biggest cannonball splash at the pool, body-boarding in the waves at his beloved Jenness Beach (Rye, NH), or making fast friends with the nearest domestic or wild critter (seriously, we had to pull him away from black bears). Bob deserves to have his role as a father honored beyond measure. He was a true girl-dad, taking great pride in everything from partnering for father-daughter dances to wearing an assortment of fake jewelry for a game of “Pretty Pretty Princess.” Later in life, he was a dependable ear for help with auto troubles (and deciphering insurance), a reliable math-wizard (although he never could “show his work”), and championed his daughters to be responsible, self-sufficient, and, above all, football fans (although only one supports his esteemed Patriots). As a husband, Bob was attentive, industrious, and profoundly loving. He was known for his seemingly simple acts of service, from putting gas in the cars, to emergency ice cream runs, to serving as the unofficial IT department of the family. He always helped remind his wife to stop turning her wrist while bowling, and loved presenting his wife with the gift of chocolate. Bob’s hobbies and interests were as broad as they were numerous. He often spent balmy summer nights by the sea stargazing and plotting the tracks of comets. If he wasn’t in the Seacoast, he could likely be found escaping the winter snows (after tubing in the mountains) with a road-trip to sunnier haunts in Florida. He loved cooking, especially his (world) famous twice-baked potatoes at Christmas, where he served as the Master of Ceremonies during present opening. He enjoyed ultimate frisbee, frisbee golf (pretty much anything with a frisbee), collecting valuable pennies, and singing along to every Beach Boys song (even the singers didn’t know the lyrics as well as he did). And, he never met a dog he didn’t like (or that didn’t like him). He will be dearly missed by wife Karen G. (Allen) Brand; daughter Brianna (Brand) Fiorillo, son-in-law Dr. Matt C. Fiorillo, and granddaughter Abigail S. Fiorillo; daughter Maggie R. Brand and future son-in-law Josh R. Brady; siblings Douglas Brand, Gloria (Brand) Desrochers, and Roberta “Robin” (Brand) White; and faithful pup Jazzy, as well as many friends and extended family members comforted and encouraged by his fun-loving smile. He was predeceased by his mother Pauline (Sevigny) Brand; father Douglas Miller Brand, and sister Jacqueline “Jackie” (Brand) Wade. A celebration of life will be held TBD in July 2026 at Remick & Gendron Funeral Home in Hampton, NH with dates and times being announced here. In lieu of flowers, Bob would value donations to Children’s Wisconsin by clicking here, which he credits with saving the life of his precious granddaughter Abigail; or Mystic Aquarium by clicking here, devoted to saving the lives of the dolphins, beluga whales, and seals that filled Dad's heart with joy (even the stingrays that once stung him). “Wouldn't it be nice if we could wake up In the morning when the day is new? And after having spent the day together Hold each other close the whole night through Happy times together we've been spending I wish that every kiss was never ending Oh, wouldn't it be nice?” -The Beach Boys

Robert "Bob" David Brand

May 24, 1957 - February 26, 2026