Henry Lexington Brien, Jr.

Middletown Times Herald

23 August 1951

Harry L. Brien

Harry Lexington Brien, 211 West Main st. a retired State Hospital employee, died yesterday at his home after a long illness. He was 78.

Mr. Brien was born in Middletown, April 26, 1872, the son of Henry and Anna Babcock Brien. He and the former Mary Watson were married here April 23, 1927. He had lived here most of his life.

A 50-year member of the Phoenix Engine Co., he was a veteran of the Spanish American War. He belonged to the First Presbyterian Church.

Surviving besides his wife, are two daughters, Mrs. Margaret Watters of this city and Miss Eileen Brien at home, a grandson, Harry Watters, Middletown and one aunt Mrs. Etta Drew, Warwick.

Funeral services will be held at the Ralston Funeral Home at 2 Saturday afternoon with the Rev. Howard B. Haines officiating. Burial will be in Warwick.

Friends may call at the funeral home tomorrow.