Barry J. Brien

Born in Manchester on June 18, 1962, he was the son of Robert and Shirley (Messier) Brien. He lived in Manchester most of his life and also lived in Milford and Swanzey.

He worked as a self-employed installer of drywall.

He was married to Linda (Lefebvre) Brien who died on October 27, 2007

The family includes four children, Dawna Mayo of Hooksett, and Bobby Brien, Keith Brien and Samantha "Sammy" Brien all of East Swanzey; one grandson; his father of Ellsworth, ME; a sister, Cheryl Newton of Manchester; a half sister, Meghann Brian of Ellsworth, ME; one aunt, one niece, one nephew and cousins.

A prayer service for Barry and his wife, Linda was held Friday December 7, 2007 at St. Anne-St.Augustin Church, 382 Beech St., Manchester. Donations may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 249 Canal St., Manchester, NH 03101.

Lambert Funeral Home & Crematory, 1799 Elm St., Manchester assisted the family with arrangements.