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Dennis Hyde Obituary
Dennis R. Hyde, 78, of Norwalk, died on June 30, 2025 at Norwalk Hospital. Born in Norwalk, he was the son of Robert J. and Helen (Gaydosh) Hyde.
He earned his bachelor's degree from Western Connecticut State University, and worked as a musician and educator. He taught at schools in Trumbull, Westport, Darien and Newtown. Dennis played with the Greenwich and Norwalk Symphony Orchestras, as well as the Westport Community Band, Nash Engineering Band and with the Newtown Marching Band. His career brought him around the world, touring in Romania, four times in Spain, Austria to Australia.
He is survived by his brother Tom Hyde and his wife Sandy, of Monroe, a niece Amanda Klisenbauer, and nephew Chris Hyde.
His family will receive friends on Wednesday July 2 from 4-7 p.m. at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Avenue, Norwalk. His Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, July 3 at St. Matthew Church, 216 Scribner Ave., Norwalk, with burial to follow at St. John Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to the Westport Community Band, c/o Ms. Patty Gelineau, 3 Spur Rd., Redding, CT 06896. For directions or online guestbook, please visit: www.Magnerfuneralhome.com
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Anthony Dominick
July 19, 2025
Dennis and I did a couple fine musicals together. He was a great soul and wonderful musical director who made conducting a pleasure. The world lost a great person and some fine music.
Ginny McAuliffe
July 6, 2025
Dennis gave my son lessons on the double bass. He was a kind and funny man.
May he rest in peace.
Jim McGuinness
July 3, 2025
Sad to Read about Dennis passing away. I only knew Him briefly and always as Tom´s Older brother on Stuart Ave. He was a gentle soul.
My sincere Condolences to Tom,Sandy and Family. Jim McGuinness
david rowe
July 2, 2025
Thanks for the many years of wonderful memories dear friend.
May God bless and keep you by his side in all your new adventures.
David Rowe
Rachel Menti
July 2, 2025
Dennis will always be the ultimate photographer capturing so many many precious moments. He had a technique of superimposing images into existing photos. He has most of his history and international travels through his "slides". He loved watching golf and basketball and loved crosswords and marching in the band. He is an Incredible patient and kind person who loved get-togethers, performances and the stage
Laura McCaffrey Welliver
July 2, 2025
Westport Community Band and Nash will never be the same without Dennis. Trips to Lake George, birthday parties and holiday parties were always lots of fun. I'll look for some photos
Nanette & Tom Jordan
July 1, 2025
We will dearly miss Dennis, our colleague, our children´s teacher and friend. We will always remember family gatherings where we would get out our instruments and play.
Dennis got us to join the Westport Community Band - which we still play in.
He was such a kind and giving person and an excellent musician. May he rest in peace.
Gary Hoyt
July 1, 2025
Dennis was always ready with a quick one-liner. He got me into Nash Drum Corps when I was in high school and for that I will be eternally grateful.
Gary Rowe
July 1, 2025
Dennis was a good friend for many years. We had a lot of fun together in the Nash Band. I particularity remember his parents who would join us on the bus trips and would love to join us in song. This of course included a lot of laughter. I will always remember his smile and gracious attitude. Peace brother!
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