Brian Jones the long time Connecticut State Archaeologist passed away at age 55 on July 4.

"For those who knew him, Brian Jones the long time Connecticut State
Archaeologist passed away at age 55 on July 4. Its a tragic loss to his
family and to the archaeology profession."
From Eugene Boesch.

"State archaeologist Brian Jones was an educator and mentor to many"

By Tess Vrbin, Hartford Courant, Jul 09, 2019:

https://www.courant.com/community/glastonbury/hc-news-state-archaeologist-brian-jones-dies-20190709-gyvczk7nfvenhowxpbukz4tdee-story.html