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Dean Brush-Harris Obituary

Dean Hamilton Brush-Harris, 31, of New Britain, died unexpectedly on Thursday, April 4, 2019.Born in New Britain, he was a lifelong New Britain resident and was employed as a Car Technician at Harte Nissan in Hartford. Dean enjoyed cars, weightlifting, time at the gym, and music. He always looked forward to spending time with family and friends, and helping those in need. He was an avid N.Y. Mets and a Dallas Cowboys fan.Surviving are his mother and step-father, Amy and William Harris; his father, Andrew Menousek; a son, Christopher Perkins; a brother, Michael Harris; a sister Laura Harris; and his grandparents, Laura and Stuart Brush and Bruce Butler. He was predeceased by grandparents, Marge and Paul Harris and Ann Austin.Calling hours are Tuesday from 4-6 PM at Wellspring Church in Kensington, followed by a memorial service at 6 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to a scholarship fund to be established for his son Christopher, c/o the family. Erickson-Hansen Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements. Please share a memory of Dean with the family in the online guest book @ www.ericksonhansen.com.

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Published by Hartford Courant on Apr. 6, 2019.

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Carol Leite

May 8, 2019

The Holland family from Redding is sad to hear about your loss. Praying for your comfort

LaKesha Risby

April 9, 2019

❤ You were always sweet n full of life when I seen you or hung out. From time to time you'd drop ya opinions or advice. I appreciate the 7 years or so of knowing you. God bless your soul and your family. Till we meet again.

Brian Jones

April 7, 2019

Andrew, We are so very sorry for your loss.
Your friends Karen, Brian, Lauren and Eric Jones

April 7, 2019

Still shocked. Was making plans with for this week. Thoughts and prayers out from the Jones family.

Don Lavoie

April 6, 2019

I am so sorry for your loss. Your family will be in my prayers. I will always remember the look on his face 20 years ago when I took him for his first ride on my Harley. Glad to have had that time with him. Sorry brother.

Virginia Cruz

April 6, 2019

My condolences to family and friends of Dean. May pleasant memories remain in your hearts and carry you through difficult days.

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Kensington, CT

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