Daniel M. Barden, 54, of Derry, NH, died on Wednesday, December 2, 2015 in Derry from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. He was born on August 19, 1961 in Methuen, MA a son of the late James J. and Mary (DeCunto) Barden. He was a lifelong resident of Derry and had owned and operated Dan’s Floor Store in Londonderry, NH for 25 years. Dan loved to fish for striper and was a great story teller. He enjoyed his Harley, the beach, and his family. He loved to help people and will be remembered as a very loving man especially towards his children.
He is survived by his four children, Rebecca Barden of Derry, Ryan Barden of Portsmouth, NH, Marisa Barden of Durham, NH and Peter Barden of Derry, as he liked to say "all with the same woman," his former wife, Ann Barden of Manchester; four brothers, Kevin Barden of Derry, Michael Barden of Manchester, NH, Joseph Barden of Manchester and Timothy Barden of Derry; one sister, Carlene Ferrier of Concord, NH; numerous nieces and nephews. He is also survived by his girlfriend and best friend, Valerie Page of Derry. Dan was predeceased by two brothers, James and William Barden.
Following cremation calling hours were held on Monday, December 7, 2015 from 4pm to 8pm in the Peabody Funeral Homes and Crematorium, 15 Birch St., Derry. Private burial was held in the Forest Hill Cemetery, E. Derry. Memorial donations may be made to the Boys and Girls Club of Greater Derry, PO Box 140, East Derry, NH 03041, earmarked for the Daniel Barden Scholarship Fund.