Barry L. Moses, 71

Barry L. Moses, age 71, of Danbury, passed away on May 30, 2026.

Born on Nov. 16, 1954, in Franklin, Barry was the son of the late Arthur S. and Roena E. (Ordway) Moses.

Barry is survived by his wife of 48 years, Linda J. Moses of Danbury; his daughter, Mariah L. Johnson and her husband Joseph of Meredith; his son, Jedadiah J. Moses of Concord; and three grandchildren, Jacob A. Johnson of McMinnville, Oregon, Makaylah E. Johnson of Meredith, and Madison T. Johnson of Meredith. He is also survived by his brother and sister-in-law, Eugene S. and Virginia O. Moses of Palm Desert, California, and sister Gail B. Parent of Tilton, as well as numerous nieces, nephews and cousins. He was predeceased by his son, Jeremiah R. Moses of Danbury, and brother, Jeffrey A. Moses of Gilford.

Barry passed away leaving behind a lifetime of stories, laughter, dedication and love for his family. Family meant everything to Barry.

Barry spent his first seven years of life on the dairy farm on Sanbornton’s March Road. He enjoyed this life, with the dogs, cats, calves, cows and draft horses. He attended all eight grades at the Sanbornton Central School, and he graduated from Winnisquam Regional High School in 1972. On May 6, 1978, he married the love of his life, Linda Butler of Tilton. Over these early years, he gained many friends that he kept in touch with and then gained more friends as the years progressed. Barry was truly wealthy with friends, and they all valued his friendship.

Barry had a number of jobs after high school but finally found his true calling when he worked for the Wolcott Paving Company in Gilmanton, for 30 years. There he performed several increasingly important positions, and the owner had him last doing the important job of running several of their big asphalt rollers, and his skill was evident in their finished product. His favorite roller was the 120.

Barry was someone who always wanted to stay busy. If he was not working at his vocation, he was raising his garlic, caring for a large family vegetable garden, chopping and storing his house and sap house wood supply, reading a good book when time allowed, sharing pictures and stories with anyone who would listen about his three grandchildren and what they were up to, visiting with friends and family, and always willing to help someone whenever such help was needed. He was an active member of the AA community for 33 years. It has been said that he also had two favorite pastimes — he always looked forward to making maple syrup every year, and he always looked forward to the next family story written by his brother Gene.

His celebration of life service has been scheduled from 10 a.m. to noon, Saturday, June 13, at the Smart Memorial Home in Tilton, with a graveside service to follow at Tilton’s nearby Park Cemetery, and finally, a gathering for all is to be held at the Danbury Community Center, 15 High St., Danbury.

Barry Moses will be deeply missed by his family, friends, and all who had the pleasure of knowing him. May he rest in peace.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to the American Heart Association.

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