Brian Cowell

1957 - 2016

Brian Cowell obituary, 1957-2016, Windsor Locks, CT

BORN

1957

DIED

2016

FUNERAL HOME

Windsor Locks Funeral Home

441 Spring Street

Windsor Locks, Connecticut

Brian Cowell Obituary



Brian Cowell, 59, of Windsor Locks passed away on September 6, 2016. Brian was born April 25, 1957 and was an avid reader, history buff and sports fan. He graduated from Williston and Westfield State College and spent most of his career at UTC Aerospace Systems, serving as Operations Manager. Brian leaves behind: his children, Courtney Cowell of Palmer, MA and John "Jack" E. Cowell II of Agawam, MA; his girlfriend, Ann Magleora, and her children, TJ and Raelynn Voislow of Windsor Locks; his siblings Deb Brown of Amherst, MA, Jackie Cowell of Henniker, NH, Jenny Bourgeois of Wilbraham, MA, and Tom Cross of Plano, TX; and many beloved relatives and friends. He is predeceased by his parents, Margaret "Gay" (Campbell) Cross, John "Jack" E. Cowell, and Raymond R. Cross. Calling hours will be September 29 from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m., followed by a Celebration of Life Service at 6:00, at Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT. Donations may be made to the Esophageal Cancer Awareness Association or the charity of your choice. For information or to leave online expressions of sympathy, please visit www.windsorlocksfuneralhome.com

Published by Hartford Courant on Sep. 22, 2016.
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So sorry for your loss. May the God who gives hope fill you with all joy and peace by your trusting in Him. Rom. 15:13

September 27, 2016

Condolences to all of Brian's family, especially his siblings. I have fond memories of growing up in the Crescent Street neighborhood back in the day. Peace and comfort to you all. Cynthia Simison

Cynthia Simison

September 22, 2016

So sorry to hear of Brian's passing. Thoughts and Prayers to his family. He was my first boss when I worked
at Buxton Leather Goods. Great guy gone way to young. RIP

Kelly Lappie-Shenas

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September 13, 2016

Brian was a wonderful person.... Always smiling & willing to help others..... Gone too soon!

Martha Langford

Coworker

September 10, 2016

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Calling hours

4:00 p.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Windsor Locks Funeral Home

441 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

Sep

29

Celebration of Life

6:00 p.m.

Windsor Locks Funeral Home

441 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

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441 Spring Street, Windsor Locks, CT 06096

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