PEABODY - Mr. Brian Thomas Caron, 43, of Peabody loving husband of Elizabeth (Antonio) Caron died unexpectedly Wednesday, March 23rd, 2016, due to an industrial accident.

Born in Salem, he was the beloved son of Philip L. Caron and Joan E. (Herlihy) Caron-Comeau. Raised and educated in Danvers, he attended Danvers schools and was a graduate of Danvers High School, class of 1990, where he excelled in athletics as a member of the Varsity Hockey Team. He continued his education at the University of New Hampshire and Boston University earning his degree in Information Technology. He continued his education earning his certificate in hazardous chemical control.

Brian began his professional career with Wood Recycling of Woburn. He matriculated to High liner Foods, Fisheries and Refrigeration of Danvers. Currently he was employed as the Facilities Manager of Stavis Seafood in Boston.

A lifelong athlete and sports fan, Brian volunteered as a coach with Peabody Youth Soccer, where he relished his time mentoring his young girls through athletics. He found great joy spending time boating, playing ice hockey and rooting on his beloved New England Patriots.

Family was paramount in Brian's life. His love of his wife, girls and family was truly at the heart of who Brian was. His greatest love was his wife and girls, evident in the instantly recognizable smile that shown on his face every time he was with them. He was truly the picture of a devoted father and personified paternal love. Brian's personality endeared him to many. His close knit group of friends were lifelong and everyone always knew he could be counted on in their time of need. He was a dedicated worker for his family and company, a true and trusted friend, a loving and devoted son and brother and a doting and dedicated husband and father who will be deeply missed.

Brian is survived by his loving wife Elizabeth (Antonio) Caron of Peabody, his daughters Irene Caron and Joni Caron of Peabody, his mother Joan Caron-Comeau and her husband Lawrence Comeau of Ipswich, his father Philip Caron and his wife Karen Caron of Peabody, his brothers, Scott Caron and his wife Pam of Byfield, Christopher Caron and his wife Jacqui of Bradford and Robert Caron and his wife Lori of Haverhill, his step-sisters Danielle Priestley and her husband Paul of Litchfield, NH and Michelle Gray and her husband Nathan of Amesbury, his paternal grandmother Alice Caron of Peabody and mother-in-law Irene Antonio of Peabody and many nieces, nephews and extended family and friends. He was the son-in-law of the late Peter Antonio.

ARRANGEMENTS: His funeral will be held from the Peterson-O'Donnell Funeral Home 167 Maple St., (rte 62) Danvers, Tuesday, March 29th at 10 A.M. followed by his funeral Mass at St. Mary of the Annunciation Church, Conant St., Danvers at 11 A.M. Relatives and friends invited. Visiting hours Monday, March 28th from 4 to 8 P.M. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy may be made in Brian's memory to the Caron Family Memorial Fund, (for the Benefit of his children) C/O P.O. Box 2194, Peabody, MA 01960. To share a memory or offer a condolence, please visit www.odonnellfuneralservice.com