Brian Blouin, 41, diesel mechanic
February 23, 2023
Brian “Blue” Blouin of Pawleys Island died Feb. 18, two years to the day he was diagnosed with ALS. He was 41.
He was born Dec. 25, 1981, in Newington, Ct., the son of Andre and Linda Blouin. Brian’s childhood was filled with explosive adventures, including summers boating, winters skiing, yearly trips to the family farm in Canada and time surrounded by family and friends. He graduated from Avon High School in Avon, Ct. He had a passion and curiosity for the way things worked and went on to study at Universal Technical Institute. He became a talented mechanic and eventually founded and operated Diesel Blue Services in Murrells Inlet.
He was remembered as an adventurous and daring man who loved life, friends – including furry ones – and family. He welcomed the world with open arms. He loved his Harley and the thrill of the open road – though he never rode too far from those he loved.
In addition to his parents, of Pawleys Island, he is survived by his Irish twin sister, Natalie, of Connecticut and dozens of aunts, uncles and cousins.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 1 p.m. on Saturday at Precious Blood of Christ Catholic Church. His family will greet friends from 5 to 8 p.m. Friday at Burroughs Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the ALS Association at als.org or to the charity of your choice.
There is a guestbook at burroughsfh.com.
