Thomas Scott Brand

Thomas Brand, of Salem, New York, passed away on August 23, 2026. He was born on September 15, 1944, in Beverly, Massachusetts, and grew up in Eastford, Connecticut.

Thomas graduated from Brown University, earned an MBA from Columbia University, and received his J.D. from the University of Denver. He served in the Peace Corps and lived for more than a decade in both Brazil and Hong Kong. He had strong political convictions and cared deeply about the causes and issues that mattered to him.

A thoughtful and private person, Thomas was an avid reader with a lifelong curiosity about the world. He also had a devoted love of the Boston Red Sox and enjoyed following the team through its many highs and lows.

Thomas is survived by his daughters, Marjorie and Matuya; his brother, Douglas, and sister, Margaret; and their families.

He will be remembered for his intelligence, independence, strong convictions, and distinctive perspective on the world.

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