Brian D. Carter, 25, of Merrimack passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, January 26 ^th , 2019.

He was born on March 22, 1993 in Cambridge, MA. Son of Douglas Carter and Maureen (Simmons) Carter, he was raised and educated in Merrimack. He was most recently employed as a dishwasher for Buckley's Steakhouse.   Brian was known for his witty personality, his infectious smile, and always found a way to bring light to any conversation.

Brian was pre-deceased by his paternal grandfather, Ray Carter, Sr., and a cousin, Ryan Howes in 2018.

Surviving members of his family include his father, Doug Carter of Nashua; his mother, Maureen Carter and her companion Dan Leonard of Merrimack; two siblings, Brendan and Maggie Carter; maternal grandparents, John and Sandy Simmons; paternal grandmother, Dolores Jean Carter; aunts and uncles, Colleen Ross and her husband Mike, Mary Howes and her husband Jeff, Kathleen Beauregard and her husband Craig, Brett Simmons and his wife Jocelyn, Joy MacNeilly and her husband Jim, Ray Carter Jr. and his wife Kasey, Neal Carter and his wife Kelly, and Matt Carter and his wife Christina; his cousins, Abby, Becca, Eric, Christie, Isaac, Gavin, Caroline, Payton, Braeden, Bridget, Bryce, Colby, Jeff, Michael, Molly, Josh, Sam, Brooke, Grace, Faith, and Hope, along with numerous relatives and friends.

Calling hours will be held at the Rivet Funeral Home, 425 Daniel Webster Highway, Merrimack on Friday, February 1 ^st from 5 – 8 PM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated in Our Lady of Mercy Church, 16 Baboosic Lake Road, Merrimack on Saturday, February 2 ^nd at 9:30 AM. Burial will follow across the street from the church in Last Rest Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in his honor to Habitats for Humanity.  This organization held a special place in his heart.

To leave an online condolence for the family, please visit rivetfuneralhome.com