Waterford, CT, Connecticut
Waterford - Bryan Dell Campbell Sr., 53, of 4 Forest St., in Waterford, passed away Saturday, June 10, 2006 at the Lawrence and Memorial Hospital in New London.
He was born on Dec. 13, 1952 in Kansas City, Mo., the son of Bryan and Betty Dell Campbell.
Dell was married to his wife Ginny on June 23, 1979 in Sharon, Mass., and had earned both his bachelor of science and master of science degrees in electrical engineering from R.P.I. in Troy, N.Y.
He had worked in the engineering field for many years, most recently as a self-employed consultant in Electrical Engineering. Since 2003, he had also been an adjunct professor of physics at the University of New Haven.
Over the years, he had published several articles on controls engineering.
He was a member of the selection committee of Habitat for Humanity of Southeastern Connecticut. He was also a member of the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation in New London where he had sung in the choir for many years.
Dell also was an avid tennis player; and had previously sung in the Eastern Connecticut Symphony Chorus.
Besides his wife, he is survived by a daughter, Lane M. Campbell, of Chicago, Ill., and a son, Bryan D. Campbell Jr., of New York City.
He had also been predeceased by a brother, Scott Campbell.
A Memorial Service will be held at 10:30 Saturday morning at the All Souls Unitarian Universalist Congregation, 60 Huntington St., New London. His burial will be private and there are to be no visiting hours.
Byles Memorial Home, 99 Huntington St., New London is in charge of arrangements.
Donations may go to Habitat for Humanity of Southeastern Connecticut, 377 Broad St., New London, CT 06320.
Dell was my colleague at the University of New Haven and I had the opportunity to mentor his teaching. He was a great teacher and he was always bubbling with enthusiasm and energy. I will miss the long chats we had after our classes. He was always very proud of his family and children. My heartful of sympathies and condolences to his family.
Saion Sinha
June 20, 2006 | Fairfield, CT
Please accept our condolences on Dell's passing. We worked with him many years ago and will always remember his always happy and positive attitude. He was a kind soul and he will be missed.
Donna and Bob Riley
June 20, 2006 | Bristol, CT
Ginny,
I just learned of your husband's passing. My thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this time of sorrow.
Love,
Betsy Schady
Betsy Schady
June 20, 2006 | East Lyme, CT
I think back to the time that we first really spoke, we were on our way to the beach. Up until then I had not realized that we had anything in common and what a nice pleasant person you were. Dell, you were there the fist time my daughter played in the sand and ran her little feet through the ocean. I will always remember that day. Whenever we go back to the beach and as I watch my daughter, summer after summer, play in the sand and start to swim in the ocean I will forever be reminded of...
Paul, Pam & Skylar Neidig
June 15, 2006 | N. Franklin, CT
Dell was such a gentle sweet soul, well-loved and genuinely concerned about others' welfare. He will be missed by all of us from 162 Eighth Street. Condolences to his family.
Lise Winne
June 15, 2006 | Saratoga Springs, NY
Dell's enthusiasm, optimism and his great, great laugh always made me smile when he entered a room. Know that the best of Dell lives on in all of us with whom he shared his Life so openly.
Over-riding my sadness are my many memories of Dell, which, even now, still make me smile every time I think of him.
Douglas Wray
June 15, 2006 | Yantic, CT
I will miss the occassional long and interesting conversations over coffee at Greene's and Kream. You always smiled. You always cared about those less fortunate than yourself. You always expressed pride in your family. You'll always be in our hearts.
Tambria Moore
June 15, 2006 | New London, CT
Dell was a wonderful man. I enjoyed his enthusiasm and energy. He was absolutely dedicated to his students. It was a pleasure to work with him at UNH. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family.
Thurmon Whitley
June 14, 2006 | University Of New Haven, CT
Mrs. Campbell
My aunt, Kelley Concascia, told me the sad news abour your husband. I feel very sorry for you and your family. I will be thinking of you.
Olivia Pezzello
June 14, 2006 | Uncasville, CT
