Barry Tucker,

December 31, 1960 - January 10, 2012

Claremont, NH   Barry A. Tucker, Sr., 51, of Bible Hill Road in Claremont, NH died Tuesday (January 10) at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Beverly, MA on December 31, 1960 the son of Robert and Patricia (Barker) Tucker and had been a longtime area resident. Barry had been employed as a route driver by Irving Oil Company until his illness forced him to retire. Barry was an avid fisherman and was a member of the Southern Vermont Bass Club. His lifelong dream was to become a professional fisherman and he came one step closer to fulfilling that dream last October when his wife sent him on a fishing trip with fishing pro, Larry Nixon. Family was very important to Barry and he cherished the time spent with his grandchildren. They were his life.  Members of his family include his wife, Kathy (Lawrence) Tucker, Claremont, NH; whom he married on July 7, 2001, his parents, Robert and Patricia Tucker, Austin, Arkansas; a son, Barry Tucker, Jr., two step daughters, Danielle Mayo-Skinner and her husband, Jeremy, Claremont, NH; Katelyn Mayo, Claremont, NH; four grandchildren, Kadyn Tucker, Lilly Skinner, Adriannha Longeway, Daymien Gibbs, a brother, Robert Tucker, Jr., Knoxville, TN; he was predeceased by a brother, William Tucker. A Memorial Service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday at the Roy Funeral Home, 93 Sullivan Street, Claremont, NH. Friends may call at the funeral home from 2:oo PM until the time of services. The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to Connecticut Valley Homecare/Hospice, 958 John Stark Highway, Newport, NH 03773.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the Roy Funeral Home and Cremation Service.  http://www.tributeslides.com/tributes/show/YKH8DBXCXK52ZZJX