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Brian Donahue Obituary
Brian D. Donahue, 74, of Windsor Locks, beloved husband of Debbie (Bagley) Donahue died on Thursday, August 3 at home surrounded by his family. Brian was born on July 2nd, 1949, in Lawrence, Massachusetts.
After Brian graduated from high school, he was employed by The Dexter Corporation in Windsor Locks as a machinist. He spent forty-one years at The Dexter Corporation (later Ahlstrom) progressing to Quality Control Assistant Scientist, traveling the world to solve problems. The President of the company would rely on Brian to help bring teams together to solve problems. Brian was extremely proud of his accomplishments. In 1966 Brian met Debbie Bagley on a blind date and was married a short few years later. They went on to have two children, Patricia Collins, and Daniel Bradford. Brian's greatest passion was loving and caring for people around him. He devoted his energy and love not only to his family but his extended family and friends. His life was dedicated to helping people in need, that were struggling with life's challenges. In addition, Brian loved hunting, fishing, and spending time at his camps in New York and Vermont.
Brian was predeceased by his father Daniel George Donahue and mother, Ruth Collins Donahue. He is survived by his loving wife of 54 years, Debbie Donahue; brother John Collins Donahue and wife Linda Donahue; daughter Patrica Donahue and son-in-law Paul Meals; son Daniel Donahue and partner Becky Liete; grandson Dillon Rajala; granddaughter Sydnie Donahue; great-grandson Dillon Rajala Junior; In-laws Gerri and Ron Wilkos, Peter and Diane Bagley, Robin Turner, Brenda Albert, and Brad and Kelly Bagley; and many nieces and nephews including Shawn Carroll and his wife Jen.
Relatives and friends may join the family on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, from 4 – 7 p.m. at Windsor Locks Funeral Home, 441 Spring St., Windsor Locks. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place Wednesday, August 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Robert Bellarmine Church, 52 S Elm St., Windsor Locks (Please meet directly at church). Burial will follow in St. Mary Cemetery, Windsor Locks.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests donations be made to The Recovery House, PO Box 1058, Windsor, CT 06095 or the Stafford Fish & Game Club, 52 Rockwell Rd., Stafford, CT 06075. For online condolences, please visit windsorlocksfuneralhome.com
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John Cody Jr.
June 15, 2025
Debbie and Family. I was very sad to find this page. I haven't spoken with Brian in a few years and wanted to let him know I was selling my Dad's house in upstate NY because they were friends and neighbors. You and Brian were such good people and I enjoyed very much the few times we were able to get together at your cabin.
Deb McNulty
July 31, 2024
It´s hard to believe you´ve been gone almost a year dear Friend. I know our paths didn´t cross often in later years, but you´re often in my heart and thoughts. I love you and Debbie so much!!!!! I always will . A fun memory from just b4 or after lockdown days... I remember running into you and Deb at the new Home Sense that had just opened up. We were excited to be out and see people. I felt so lucky to have seen you both that day. Debbie, if you ever want to come play "in the mud" w me... I have studio space at Nutmeg Potters in New Hartford!!! Let´s play. Love you!!!! Miss you!!!! XoX
Jolynn Johnson
October 3, 2023
Debbie Patty, Paul and Danny. I just heard of Brian.. I've only heard wonderful things about you.. I remember Parker just fell in love with you so fast.. I know Dillon thought the world of you... you always took so much much time with everyone..
Once again I'm so sorry for your loss..
kevin rabbett
September 4, 2023
Very sorry for your loss. My brother Mike Rabbett and Brian were best friends for years. He was always nice and FUNNY when he would come to see Mike at our house on Grove St. I can only imagine the reunion those two had in Heaven. God bless!
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Richard Wheeler
August 18, 2023
I´m so sorry too hear about your loss of Brian. I worked with Brian for many years. I will always remember his words "Windsor Locks First" when scheduling machine time to run his product.
My condolences to the family.
Barry Cafarelli
August 15, 2023
Debbie and family, so sorry for your loss, Debbie, you and Brian helped me so much when I needed it many years ago.
Bob and Bonnie Kesilewski
August 8, 2023
Dear Debbie; So sorry for your loss are deepest Sympathy Friends of Ron and Gerry from the car club. Bob and Bonnie Kesilewski
David and Michele Cook
August 8, 2023
Sorry to hear about your loss. Your family will be in our thoughts and prayers.
Jack Wilbur
August 8, 2023
Had some great Maine adventures with Brian and Deb! He will be missed! Love and prayers to the family
Deb McNulty
August 8, 2023
Sending so much Love to you Debbie, Patty, Daniel and your entire Family... you´ve all been in my thoughts and prayers. Brian was one of my favorite people at my old Monday Night "Home Crew" for many years. He´s a Prince of a guy and my Life is better from having known him. He´s one of the most positive people I´ve had the pleasure and honor of knowing. Much Love & Aloha,
"California Debbie"
Mike Gravel
August 4, 2023
Deb, Patty, Dan and families: I´m so saddened by your loss. I know how much Brian meant to you; to SO many.
Most likely, you probably never knew how Brian helped me when I couldn´t help myself, (thankfully, I was able to tell him that); and it is in no small part because of him that today I have a life "second to none".
I´m sorry that I won´t be able to see him off this Tuesday; instead, I´ll look up to the Tetons and say a prayer in his honor.
I´m thinking of you all at this time and take comfort in knowing that he´s back with his Mom and Pa.
God Bless
Love "Cousin" Mike
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