Christopher "Chris" Paul Brillon

Christopher "Chris" Paul Brillon, 59, of South Attleboro, MA, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his loving family at his home on Wednesday, September 28, 2022.
Born in Attleboro, MA, on October 22, 1962, he was a son of the late Gerald Lawrence Brillon Sr. and the late Gertrude Julia (Duclos) Brillon.  He was a lifelong resident of South Attleboro and was a 1984 graduate of Attleboro High School.
He was a communicant of St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Church, South Attleboro, MA where he was an altar server and collector.
Chris was the first person with Down's Syndrome to be a member of the Annawon Council Boy Scouts of America and was a proud boy scout and earned the rank of Eagle Scout.
As a member of the A.R.C. of Attleboro, he enjoyed spending time with his many friends bowling, swimming, cross-country skiing and playing softball and was active with the Special Olympics.  Chris was privileged to carry the Olympic Torch for the 1996 Olympic Games as it passed through Attleboro.  He was a member of the Saint Theresa's Church Knights of Columbus Council 6320.
Chris will be remembered for loving his family, being a consummate gentleman, being a patriotic dresser and having a keen sense of humor.  And although not a veteran, Chris was fiercely patriotic and had an unending love for his country and could often be heard singing God Bless America.
He enjoyed chopping wood, working in the yard, shredding paper, getting the mail upon delivery for family members and being a "jack of all trades".  Chris was an ardent recycler, loved the holiday seasons, especially Christmas, and was an avid New England Patriots, Tom Brady, and Hulk Hogan fan.
He leaves his devoted and dedicated siblings: Gerald Lawrence Brillon Jr. and his wife, Diane O. (Girard) Brillon of South Attleboro, MA; Frances J. Costa and her husband, Joseph A. Costa, of North Attleboro, MA; Paul J. Brillon and his wife, Jeanne S. (Fredette) Brillon of South Attleboro, MA; Roland E. Brillon and Mary-Jayne (Dufort) Brillon of Attleboro, MA; Julie A. Forbes, wife of the late Ronald W. Forbes, of North Attleboro, MA; Russell H. Brillon and his wife, Kimberly J. (Waugh) Brillon of Westminster, MA; Theresa L. Cook and her husband, Robert W. Cook, of South Attleboro, MA, with whom Chris resided; Bernadette M. Cook and her husband, Timothy D. Cook, Sr., of South Attleboro, MA; Arthur J. Brillon and his wife, Mary Dee (Parker) Brillon, of Attleboro, MA; several nieces and nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins, extended family, and many dear friends.
Family and friends are cordially invited to attend Visitation with Patriotic Honors on Thursday, October 6, 2022, from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA.
Relatives and friends are cordially invited to attend the funeral service on Friday, October 7, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. from the "Memorial Chapel" of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleboro, MA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 a.m. at St. Theresa of the Child Jesus Roman Catholic Church, 18 Baltic Street, South Attleboro, MA.
Graveside services will follow in St. Stephen's Cemetery, Attleboro, MA.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations in Chris' name may be made to The Arc of Bristol County, Attention Deb Kirby, 16 Hillside Avenue, Attleboro, MA 02703.
For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.dyer-lakefuneralhome.com .
Arrangements are under the direction of the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home, 161 Commonwealth Avenue, Village of Attleboro Falls, North Attleborough. (508) 695-0200