Barden, Daniel
Daniel Gerard Barden, of Sandy Hook, CT, born on September 27, 2005 in Pawling, NY, cherished son of Jacqueline and Mark, beloved brother of James and Natalie, left the physical world too soon on December 14th, 2012.
Daniel was the light of his family's life. Adored and admired by all, Daniel touched the lives of all who knew him with his warmth, inspiring spirit of kindness and generosity, outgoing and affectionate nature, and his imaginative play.
Daniel loved spending time with his family, both immediate and extended, riding waves at the beach, playing the drums in a band with his brother James and sister Natalie, foosball, reading, and making s'mores around the bonfire with his cousins at his Papa's house in Smallwood, NY. Daniel was on the Newtown soccer team and the Newtown Torpedoes swim team.
In addition to his immediate family, Daniel is survived by his grandmother Anne Barden of Yonkers, NY and grandfather Martin Giblin of Smallwood, NY. Daniel leaves behind many aunts, uncles, and cousins who will miss him immensely: Rosaleen Giblin Murchison and husband Peter of Ridgefield, CT and their children Cristen, John, Michael, and Matthew and his wife Lizzie; Martin Giblin of Bronxville, NY; Michael Giblin of Frederick, MD and his daughters Laura, Madeline, Jackie Pickett and husband Duane, and their children Mariah and Neil, and Corrinne Downs and husband Kenny, and their children Audrey and Leah; Madeline Giblin O'Neill and husband Michael, and their daughter Lauren of Ridgefield, CT; James Giblin of the Bronx, NY; Donald Giblin and wife Cathy, and their children Gerard, Jamie, and Catherine of Yorktown Heights, NY ; Kathleen Giblin of Rhinebeck, NY; Christine Giblin Risoli and husband Matthew, and their children Michael and Jane of Newtown, CT; James Barden of New York, NY; Timothy Barden and wife Mary, and their daughter Anna of Portland, ME; and Carl Barden of Deland, FL.
Daniel was preceded in death by his grandmother Madeline Giblin, grandfather James Barden, Sr., and uncle Gerard Paul Giblin.
A celebration of Daniel's life will begin with a wake on Tuesday, December 18th from 5-8pm at Saint Rose of Lima Catholic Church in Newtown, CT. A funeral will follow on Wednesday, December 19th at 10am at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Daniel's name to the Sandy Hook School Support Fund, c/o Newtown Savings Bank, 39 Main Street, Newtown, CT 06470, or checks may be dropped off at any Newtown Savings Bank branch location. To donate online, go to https://newtown.uwwesternct.org
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This is always a sad time knowing your not here. Hugs to you and your family.
Joan Bollaert , Moline Il
Joan Bollaert
Other
December 15, 2023
Danielle NY
Danielle
December 15, 2023
Thoughts of you and your classmates on this saddest of all days in Ct.
May all of you continue to soar with the angels.
We miss all of you beyond measure.
Sincerely,
Frances C. Uva
December 14, 2023
Dear sweet Daniel, it´s been 10yrs since you left and you´re still in my heart and prayers. I still have the picture of your sweet face that I carry with me. I pray that your comfortably in God´s care. Blessings to your family who miss you so much.... Happy Christmas in heaven sweet boy
Joan Bollaert
Other
December 16, 2022
Continued prayers for the Barden family, and for sweet little Daniel. Rest in Peace, Daniel!
Raluca J Rosenberg
Other
December 15, 2022
May God continue to
watch over you and your
family.
Sincerely,
Frances C. Uva
December 14, 2022
Sweet Daniel, I always think of you and your family, especially during this holiday season. You are so loved, remembered and missed. God bless you and your family who misses you so much..
Joan Bollaert
Other
December 15, 2021
Ct. will never forget you or
your classmates or the
brave teachers who were
taken from us 9 years ago. We remember all of you
with grieving hearts not
just today, but everyday.
May you continue to soar
with the angels...
New Canaan Ct. Resident
December 14, 2021
May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.
Mayanna
Other
October 12, 2021
Thinking of and your family today, sweet Daniel. To me it is important to learn about the victims lives. It makings my heart both happy and sad hearing about your passions, what your personality was like, and even specific memories from your short little life. Even without knowing you, I can tell what an angelic little boy you were. I really wish that I would of found about you another way... like maybe in the future you would of accomplished something amazing, or become a musician, we will never know... all I know is I would much rather know of you of that way. I try to stay as updated with the Sandy Hook Promise foundation, that your parents helped create. You are changing lives Daniel, you really are. You changed so many peoples lives while on earth and now many more while in heaven. I just wish things like this would stop already, it really hurts my heart, some people just don’t get it. It’s become so common today that I’m not even surprised when I hear about a shooting, and it makes me sick. Little by little, and day by day people are starting to realize. One day it will end, I promise! May you rest in eternal peace, sweet little angel.
tiffany
May 12, 2021
He and his family are always in our thoughts and prayers.
Nicholas Paul Abbagliato
Friend
March 13, 2021
Still think of you all the time, sweet boy, especially during this holiday season and pray for you and your family.
Joan Bollaert
December 16, 2020
With love to you and your family....
Frances C. Uva
December 15, 2020
Daniel & Family
May Your Rays Of Sunshine Surround Your Family & May They Forever Feel Your Presence... Sending You Prayers Daniel
A Mom Of An Angel Cam
December 14, 2020
❤❤
M H
December 14, 2020
dear Daniel rest in peace god bless you and your family
donna parkhurst
Friend
August 29, 2020
Danielle
January 18, 2020
Thinking of you sweet boy, always.
Joan Bollaert
January 18, 2020
In wonderful memory of daniel, who continues to be dearly missed.
Alex L.
January 17, 2020
Thinking of you, Daniel.
May God bless all of you.
Sincerely,
Frances C. Uva
December 14, 2019
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
November 26, 2019
Always thinking of you sweet boy. God bless and hold you in His loving arms...
Joan Bollaert
September 19, 2019
Thinking of you and your family who misses you
Maro Khan
September 18, 2019
Joan Bollaert
August 7, 2019
Be with us Daniel
Danielle
August 6, 2019
Always remember these wonderful children.
hailey weinberg
August 5, 2019
Thinking of you, sweet boy, on this first day of spring.....
Joan Bollaert
March 20, 2019
I so sorry for your loss, i just watched the documentary and I cried the whole time
Andie Clark
March 19, 2019
You will never be forgotten. Thoughts for you and your family.
January 16, 2019
Sending special thoughts to you and your family.
Frances C. Uva
December 15, 2018
Thinking of you and your family who misses you so much sweet boy .
Joan Bollaert
December 15, 2018
December 14, 2018
Thoughts of you, your family, your classmates and your teachers.
May God continue to bless and comfort all of you.
Happy Birthday, Daniel.
Frances C. Uva
September 22, 2018
on september 27
September 21, 2018
August 7, 2018
June 17, 2018
Your son was a beautiful boy. <3
S.
May 24, 2018
March 13, 2018
Danielle
February 7, 2018
February 6, 2018
Danielle Brucker
January 14, 2018
A new year but same old ache in the hearts of all those who miss you and your friends, sweet boy....
Joan Bollaert
January 13, 2018
Though I never met him, I was related through marriage to Daniel Barden. Would have loved to get to know someone as sweet as you and will never forget you. I love you!
Copeland Murchison
January 12, 2018
Merry Christmas in Heaven Daniel you are never forgotten and remain in the hearts of your loving family.
Dolores Vento
December 15, 2017
Sweet smile ! Sweet beautiful soul !
December 14, 2017
Dear Barden Family, Many many residents of Ct. grieve along with you on the passing of Daniel. May God continue to comfort you.
Frances C. Uva
December 14, 2017
Thinking of you today sweet boy.... my heart still aches....
Joan Bollaert
December 11, 2017
December 5, 2017
Just watched the documentary on NewTown and I will always pray for you! You seem like an incredible little boy! I'm so sorry for your families' loss. May your soul be at peace.
Nora
November 21, 2017
Danielle
November 9, 2017
Thinking of your sweet face on this chilly November morning......
Joan Bollaert
November 8, 2017
November 7, 2017
Happy Birthday,angel boy. You are forever missed & loved.
September 27, 2017
Thinking of you on your birthday. You're so missed and loved.....
Joan Bollaert
September 27, 2017
happy birthday daniel ,love you
jimmy
September 26, 2017
Thinking of you sweet boy.... always...
Joan Bollaert
September 19, 2017
August 18, 2017
R.I.P. Daniel, and may God bless your family.
Carole Ann Davis
June 21, 2017
Always thinking of you sweet boy. ... Always in my heart...
Joan Bollaert
June 21, 2017
TEARS, PRAYERS AND BLESSINGS
Valenda Newell
June 20, 2017
I will never forget your beautiful Daniel. Don't ever think he and the others are not remembered. God bless you always!
Patricia Titus
May 13, 2017
It's May 2017 and you are still so very much missed and thought of all the time sweet boy. God bless you and your family.
Joan Bollaert
May 2, 2017
Daniel may you rest in gods loving arms forever.
Brian
May 1, 2017
happy easter daniel,love you
jimmy
April 13, 2017
Thinking of you, sweet boy.
joan bollaert
March 25, 2017
love you daniel
March 24, 2017
To Jacquelyn, Mark, James, Natalie and family, I just viewed the movie/documentary Newtown and have to say thank you for inviting us into your hearts. Daniel was a very special, happy child and I can see why. My youngest grandson is now 7 and this film hits home. It must have been difficult and cathartic to participate in this beautiful description of the beautiful members of your community. Thank you for sharing your deep, personal journey!
Sheila Redella
January 22, 2017
Thinking of you this Christmas sweet boy....
Joan Bollaert
December 23, 2016
What a beautiful description of your little Daniel. I would love to have a child with that kind of personality.
Rev 21:4
December 17, 2016
merry xmass
james havens
December 16, 2016
Hearts still broken... Thinking of you, sweet boy.
Joan Bollaert
December 15, 2016
Sending hugs & prayers to you, sweet Daniel on this sad day. Rest in peace Angel boy.
Mary Lou Fuller
December 14, 2016
God bless you and your family and friends.
I think about you and pray for you daily.
Sincerely, Frances C. Uva
Frances C. Uva
December 13, 2016
love you ,jimmy
jimmy havens
November 10, 2016
Always thinking about your sweet face that reminds me of my son.
Joan Bollaert
October 28, 2016
You are not forgotten, Daniel. I say a prayer for you everyday.
Mary Lou Fuller
Mary Lou Fuller
October 28, 2016
Your adorable expression makes me smile
Julie Kimmett
October 27, 2016
I've never fogotten his face.
Julie Kimmett
October 27, 2016
will be thinking of you daniel ,love jimmy
jimmy havens
October 13, 2016
R.I.P. Daniel, and God bless your family.
Carole Ann Davis
September 29, 2016
Happy birthday sweet boy❤
Joan Bollaert
September 29, 2016
God bless you and your family. Happy Birthday in Heaven.
Sincerely, A Ct. Mom
September 28, 2016
happy birthday daniel,miss that big smile ,love jimmy
jimmy havens
September 27, 2016
you are a part of my heart that will always be missing ...i love you buddy ...just know i will always be there for your family ...we never will forget and always will love you <3 <3 <3
scott gove
September 12, 2016
Thinking of you, sweet Daniel
Joan Bollaert
August 3, 2016
ice cream for you daniel ,love always jimmy
jimmy havens
August 2, 2016
Sweet Daniel, still think of you so often. I was recently diagnosed with cancer & had surgery. Now I face a long road ahead with chemo. Will keep pleasant thoughts of you as I face this demon.
Mary Lou Fuller
July 10, 2016
we all miss and love you daniel, love jimmy
jimmy
July 8, 2016
you are always on my mind ,love jimmy
jimmy
June 6, 2016
Always in my heart
Joan Bollaert
May 26, 2016
think of you all the time daniel,love you jimmy
jimmy
May 25, 2016
Blessings to the Barden Family. Good luck at the 2016 Mudfest. I think of you Daniel & your classmates, educators everyday. God Bless. Much Love
Danielle
April 29, 2016
love jimmy
jimmy
April 13, 2016
Joan Bollaert
March 24, 2016
happy easter daniel ,love jimmy
jimmy
March 23, 2016
Not a day goes by when I dont think about Daniel and his classmates that were taken too soon from us. I personally do not know anyone in this town but I think of these sweet angels every year and I hope that things get better for their families. My heart and prayers go out to them every night. RIP sweet angel Daniel. We love you and we support your family.
ana Lyon
March 10, 2016
R.I.P. Daniel, and God bless your family.
Carole Ann Davis
March 9, 2016
What a darling, darling little boy, taken too soon, when the world needs such a smiling face of both innocence and joy. Thank you for sharing this picture of your precious one. He will forever be in your hearts.
Barb Black
March 8, 2016
You're in everyone's heart and always will be sweet boy.
Joan Bollaert
February 10, 2016
happy valentines day to you ,love you jimmy
jimmy
February 9, 2016
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