- Date Of Birth: February 28, 1951
- Date Of Death: April 6, 2015
- State: Connecticut
Brian Joseph Dagenais, 64, of Hartford, departed this world on Monday, April 6, 2015, at the Hospital of Central Connecticut after a courageous fight with a chronic illness. Brian was born on February 28, 1951 and lived in various areas around Connecticut including Hartford, New Britain, Vernon, Andover, Groton, Norwich and East Hartford. He was the son of the late Marie (Guertin) Dagenais and Joseph Dagenais of Hartford. After Brian graduated from Hartford High School in 1970, he served his country in the U.S. Army Reserves. Following his time in the Reserves, he was employed doing one of the things he loved most, being a bus driver for Connecticut Transit in his hometown of Hartford. After parting ways with Connecticut Transit, Brian earned his degree in Architecture from Porter and Chester. However, his love for driving found him at various companies across Connecticut in transportation. Brian had a passion for so many things in life but none more so than music. He instilled this passion in both of his children. Brian was also an award winning and very talented singer, best known for his rendition of Blood, Sweat and Tears’ “And When I Die.” The depths of his soul truly came through in his amazing voice and it will live on in all that knew him. He loved The Beatles and infused the ethics of John Lennon into his life and into his children. Brian was a beautifully unique individual who genuinely believed that peace and love could heal the world. Brian was notorious for his positive energy, the ability to make others laugh, his vibrant spirit, and his embracing and loving personality. He believed that we are all one and treated strangers as if they were his best friend. He believed that laughter could heal the soul and went out of his way to bring joy to all of those around him. Brian is survived by his son, Brian “Buddy” Christopher Dagenais and his wife Lisa Dagenais of East Hartford. His daughter Kristen Rose Dagenais and her husband Daniel “DJ” Dyer of Newington; his siblings, Joseph Lindor Dagenais and his wife Barbara Dagenais of Little River, SC; Donald Joseph Dagenais of Royse City, TX, and Debra Ann Dagenais of Vernon. He sadly leaves behind two grandchildren: Elly Rinoa and Zachary Vincent. He remained dear friends with his former wife, Pauline Meade, and her husband, James Meade, both who remained a great part of his life. He also leaves behind several beloved nieces and nephews. Brian’s family would like to extend a warm and heartfelt sincere thanks to the Hospital of Central Connecticut’s CICU team as well as the staff at Aurora Senior Living for the excellent care they provided to Brian.
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