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Daniel Barden Obituary

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
Online condolences for the family may be expressed here.

Published by Connecticut Post & Danbury News Times & Stamford Advocate on Dec. 17, 2012.
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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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