Glastonbury, Connecticut
Brian Denis Jones, 55, of Glastonbury died peacefully at home on July 4th. He was born in Vallejo, CA, of Denis Jones and Julie Erlandsen, both currently of Glastonbury. Brian is also survived by his wife of 22 years, Margaret O'Keefe, and their two children Tristan and Fiona Jones; two sisters,...
Read MoreI met him in Cologne, we had some wonderful experiences together, he was very empathetic, kind, and incredibly funny. I think about him often and will probably continue to do so.
Peter
February 10, 2026 | Friend
I have been in tears ever since I learned-only yesterday-of his passing. We met in Germany, through his former wife Sandra, who is a friend of mine. I remember countless hours of conversation, filled with laughter and warmth. I say this with no exaggeration or sentimentality: he was truly an incredible and unique person. I will always, always remember him. My deepest thoughts go out to his family and friends. I am profoundly grateful that I had the chance to know him.
Stefan Seifert
July 26, 2025 | Friend
Driving with Brian to northern NH to dig with Dick Boisvert in October is my happy memory of time spent together. Our nonstop conversation made 5 hours seem like 1.
Lucinda McWeeney
September 21, 2019 | Shelton, CT
We loved knowing Brian and all the Jones - O'Keefe family. Seeing him play with the Rude Mechanicals was such fun. Our thoughts and warm wishes are with you'all - Margaret, Tristan, and Fiona.
Anne and Dan Webb
August 04, 2019
Dear Denny and family,
I am deeply saddened to learn of Brian's passing. Unfortunately, I cannot make the celebration of life service as I will be out of state but rest assured you will all be in my thoughts.
Keith Hall
July 24, 2019 | Dunedin, FL
Played in a band with Brian in college. Super nice guy with an infectious smile. I have only fond memories of him.
Larry Beer
July 14, 2019
My deepest sympathy to All of the Jones family and Cousin Brian .I have wonderful memories spending Holiday's together when we were kids .I hope that his legacy will carry on for ever.He was a wonderful man...
Rick Voigt
July 12, 2019 | Guilford, CT
Our condolences to the Jones family.
Brian had been consulting with us on our pauper's cemetery restoration project and we had no knowledge of his battle. Found Brian to be a very approachable man with lots of knowledge and a positive spirit. Appreciate all he offered to the state and to our project.
On behalf of the City of New Haven Social Services Division
Frederick Kaiser
July 11, 2019 | New Haven, CT
July 10, 2019
I first met Brian when he as a graduate student at UConn. We were all delighted that he became the State Archaeologist in 2014 after Nick Bellantoni's retirement from that position. We have been blessed with two wonderful State Archaeologists.
Brian was a scholar, a teacher, and a very thoughtful, kind man. He was such an asset to Anthropology, to UConn, and to CT. He will be missed.
On behalf of the Department of Anthropology I offer our condolences to his...
Pamela Erickson
July 10, 2019 | Storrs, CT
