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Brian Balding Obituary
Brian E. Balding, beloved husband of the late Patricia Balding, died on May 24, 2025 at Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center at the age of 82. Born in England, on July 5, 1942, he was the son of the late Norman and Anne (Green) Balding.
Brian was a firefighter with the Norwalk Fire Department for over 30 years. He was always proud to have carried on the traditions of the retirement dinners and operation of the potato booth at the Oyster Festival. Brian enjoyed vacations with friends and family. He was able to cruise the Caribbean and tour the wild west!
Brian is survived by his daughter Ann Marie Bassett and husband Albe, grandchildren Scott Bassett and wife Sharon and Stephanie (Bassett) Avalos and husband Octavio. He also leaves behind five great-grandchildren; Brooklyn and Connor Bassett, Matteo Avalos, Jaylin and Santiago Jimenez. Brian also leaves behind his loving brother Wayne Balding, Godson Todd Bassett, and many nieces and nephews.
His family will receive friends on Thursday, May 29, 2025 from 4 to 8 p.m. at the Magner Funeral Home, 12 Mott Ave., Norwalk. His Funeral Services will be held on Friday May 30, at 11 a.m. at the funeral home, with burial to follow at St. John cemetery, Norwalk. Memorial donations may to Notre Dame Health and Rehabilitation Center, 76 West Rocks Rd., Norwalk, CT 06851. For directions or to leave an online condolence please visit magnerfuneralhome.com
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Tom Gargiulo
June 16, 2025
I first met my good friend Brian when I was just 16 and we both worked at Joe Rysz Auto Supply. We met by chance again about 15 years ago when he bought the house across the street. We became close friends, helped each other and had many great conversations about life our families and the old days. Brian knew my Dad well 60 years ago and I loved hearing the many stories Brian told me about him.
So sorry I wasn´t here to be with you Brian before you left. I know how much you missed Pat and I´m happy that you´re together again.
I´ll remember our last conversation and think of you every time I´m working in the yard and look over at your house. Miss you buddy.
Mary Spielman
June 1, 2025
So very sorry to hear of Brian´s passing , Brian and Pat were neighbors of ours on Mills st , my late husband was on the fire dept with Brian , Brian fixed our car many times too , lovely man .
John Schwartz
May 30, 2025
I met Brian at Albe´s birthday party and had more fun with him than anyone else at the party. This is so sad to see that he´s gone.
Ed Isaacs
May 28, 2025
I was very fortunate to see Brian a week before his passing, along with Retired D.C. George Grover. A lot of good conversations about how good things were back then. My heart goes out to his brother Wayne, his daughter Ann-Marie and the rest of the family.
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