Brian Lee Longest

Brian Lee Longest of Granby, CT beloved husband of Helene (Boucher) Longest passed away very very unexpectedly on January 22, 2024. Brian was born August 21, 1962, in Manchester, Ct. He is survived by his devoted wife Helene and their children, Ashley and Benjamin Longest. He leaves behind his sister Sharon and her husband Paul Hebert, Pierrette and Lionel Boucher his in-laws with whom he was very close, his brother-in-law Roger Boucher and his wife Lisa Romanchuck of Coventry, a nephew Justin and his wife Kassie and kids Blake and Cole Boucher, niece Samantha Boucher and her daughter Savanna, many very special cousins, neighbors and friends, too many to mention. He was predeceased by his loving parents Doris B. and Samuel (Leroy) Longest and many aunts, uncles, cousins and friends.
Brian will be deeply missed by many especially his wife of 37 plus years Helene and his children Ashley and Benjamin, many loved family members and friends. Many would describe Brian as a "Great" man who always would give his whole heart to anyone needing a hand or words of wisdom or inspiration. Brian loved spending time with his kids tinkering with their diesel trucks, reliving his childhood hobbies and teaching them about everything he had great passion for. They had an inseparable bond that can never be replaced. His world revolved around the two of them and Helene. He was a family man and cherished time spent with family, as well as family friends very much.
Brian loved going to cow shows to support his daughter and loved grilling up steaks and concocting drinks with some of their show friends after a long day of primping, cleaning and showing. He enjoyed little getaways to local fairs, Brimfield and recently Fryeburg fair. Many know that he loved hunting, fishing, snowmobiling, boating, smoking food, and watching hockey, especially the Boston Bruins with wife and in-laws. He wouldn't miss the chance to sit and watch a hockey game with Lionel and their bloody mary's. Brian enjoyed hanging with Benjamin and his best buddy Tanner, working on their diesel trucks on the weekend and/or inventing another way to BBQ. He enjoyed working with his sawmill, spending time with the kid's friends and sitting around the fire pit. He was always busy with something but happy to sit down and enjoy a glass of whiskey after a long day with his wife, family or friends.
Brian enjoyed taking trips with Helene to different places, cabins, lakes, etc., up north and doing anything outdoors. The bond between them was unexplainable through thick and thin and he was there for his family. He was truly a selfless person and there aren't enough words to describe the memories and impacts that he had on each and every person that he encountered. The large impact Brian left on so many lives will be deeply missed, whether it was family, a longtime friend and coworker or just a recent encounter. He will surely always and forever live in our hearts and the many cherished memories he has left deep within us.
A Mass of Christian Burial for Brian Longest will take place on Saturday February 10, 2024, at 10AM at St. Therese Church, 120 W. Granby Road, Granby, CT 06025. Burial will be private and at the convenience of the family.