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GARNETT, Brian A.
Brian A. Garnett, 57, of Newington, son of Jean Garnett of Newburyport MA, and the late Ambler Garnett, MD, died on February 10, 2013 following a long struggle with pancreatic cancer. Brian earned a Bachelor of Arts in Communication/Broadcast Journalism from American University in Washington, DC. He began his career in media with radio stations WNNZ-Springfield MA, and WPOP-Hartford CT, before becoming a reporter for WFSB-3 in Hartford. For 25 years, Brian was a first hand observer and reporter of many of the important events that shaped the state of Connecticut, and developed an expertise on criminal justice and state government issues. He was the recipient of the Ellen Abram's Award for broadcasting excellence. In 2001, Brian was appointed Director of External Affairs for the Connecticut Department of Correction. Brian's three children were the pride of his life. His son, Alexander, and wife, Justyna, reside in Vancouver, Canada, and daughters, Erica and Diana, reside in Glastonbury. Brian also leaves his devoted soul mate, Cheri LaBombard of Colchester; and his brothers, Scott Garnett and family of Weare, NH and Jeffrey Garnett and family of Madison.
Services will be private. The D'Esopo Funeral Chapel, Wethersfield is assisting the family. Donations in memory of Brian may be directed to the Pancreatic Cancer Action Network (www.pancan.org), 1500 Rosecrans Ave., Suite 200, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266. For online expressions of sympathy to the family, please visit www.desopo.com.
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Kimberly Barkley
May 10, 2013
Wow, I just learned of Brian's passing...what a shock! We're having our 40th reunion this year & I guess, unfortunately, learning of classmates passing is part of the process. I dated Brian for about a month in our sophomore or jr yr of hs...he was always sweet, talented and caring. May his family take comfort that he was a great person!
Roberta Bryant
April 10, 2013
Brian was a good friend to me and my former husband, Don Cardwell. Brian was a straight shooter when it came to reporting and a sweet soul in his personal life. His presence will be missed on this planet. My condolences to his family. Roberta Bryant
SaraBeth Ross
March 12, 2013
I just learned of Brian's passing. I grew up in the 80s/90s with Brian on WFSB. I live on the west coast now and had not heard the news until just now. heart felt ondolences to his children and loved ones.
Jackie Quinn
February 15, 2013
Brian was a great reporter, a great PIO and a great friend. His quick smile and mischievous sense of humor will always be remembered fondly. Rest in peace, my friend. Condolences to your family.
Bob Gulliksen
February 14, 2013
For my old friend "Scoop", Rest in Peace my friend. You will be missed.
Gully
Jim Pasqurell HPD Retired
February 13, 2013
Yes, a man of integrity and an inspiration to all who would choose a career in journalism. Trust, respect, honesty and fairness were only a few of the qualities this good man possessed. I'm deeply saddened to learn of Brian's passing at such a young age. I will never forget the friendship I enjoyed with him nor the enormous respect I had for his integrity. Truly a marvelous man!
Tim&Sue Liston
February 13, 2013
Brian you were a neighbor,friend,and great person.Nothing more needs to be said.Our thoughts and prayers go to your children.
Kathy Thomas
February 13, 2013
We lost a wonderful loving man way before his time. My family and I enjoyed the times of laughter we all shared with Brian. He will be missed by many, including myself.
Until we meet again, Cheers.
HPD Retired
February 13, 2013
There were not many reporters we trusted with the truth. Brian and Lew Brown were two that we shared the whole story with and knew that they would seek answers to complete their reporting. Never seeking the over dramatic or giving a platform to those with an agenda; their reporting was factual and verified.
I always felt Brian did not know how to relate to most of us because our humor was a tad dark and he was such a nice man; genuine and altruistic.
Many people in the news reporting business could take a lesson from this man of integrity. I know of no one at the old HPD that did not like and respect you. May you rest in peace Brian.
Patricia Johnson
February 13, 2013
He had a voice that you know would report the truth. Listening to him at the 9/11 ceremonies each year was soothing.
Thank ou to his family for sharing him with us all.
Emily Gray
February 13, 2013
May you Rest in Peace, Brian! You will never be forgotten! Your integrity, humility, and laughter will live in our hearts and spirits for as long as we are allowed to be here ...
Ct. suburb fan.
February 13, 2013
I always enjoyed listening to and seeing Brian on the News. He had that "something", as in Integrity and Credibility. You just believed that if He said it, it was the truth.
Bernie Sullivan,Chief of police HPD Ret.
February 13, 2013
Brian was a unique person.He never backed away from asking the difficult questions yet he never over dramatized the answers.His reporting was always factual and professional.While his job was sometime adversarial it was never viewed without mutual respect.He made us better in serving the public openly.He will be remembered as one of the best in his field,a real reporter!.
Viewer
February 13, 2013
Will never forget Brian's professional delivery .. of sharing the news. He was Connecticut's Walter Cronkite.
Rest
Nancy McLean
February 13, 2013
To the Garnett family,
Please accept my very sincerest, deepest sympathy. Brian and I go way back to the days when he covered the Hartford Police Department while at WFSB. We had many, many laughs and played many gags on people. He was a little devil in the best of ways. We had good times at the Franklin Avenue Festival Association and he made me laugh always over a beer or two at the Arch Street. He was a very dear friend at that time in my life and his children were everything to him. He couldn't wait to show me their pictures and tell me stories every time we met. His youngest daughter he used to affectionately call "20 lbs of attitude"! One story was how she loved to put on makeup and sometimes the lipstick would find its way to her lips as well as his cologne everywhere and his shaving cream all over. He loved it!
Such a wonderful man. He was very trusted in his journalism and reporting of news. He was definitely a people person. I was very proud when he received the Ellen Abrams Award for Broadcasting Excellence. She was a very dear friend of mine as well and the two were excellent at what they did.
He touched many lives with his wit and laughter. He had a great way about him. He will be missed and the world will have one less great human being to bring sunshine and laughter into it.
He knew me as Nancy Gaudet and I knew him as a dear friend who could listen as well as make me laugh.
Anita Ford Saunders
February 13, 2013
Brian and I were in the same classes at American University and graduated the same year. Years later, I was working at Channel 3 and happened to be at the front desk when he came in for a job. We remembered each other. Thankfully we hadn't changed that much. We did not really stay in touch but I did call him a couple of times for guidance on a few things. That's how comfortable I felt about the kind of person he was - a man of integrity, a good man, a good reporter and a good friend to many. I am proud to have known him. Peace.
Go Eagles.
Janice Greene
February 13, 2013
Such a special person you were to me I am still in shock. My heart goes out to your family and all the great friends I know you had, you are missed, and all the fun times and memories will live on in heart. OX
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