BARDEN, Eugene – of Swampscott, formerly of Chelsea. Entered into rest September 5, 2016 at the age of 88 years. Beloved husband of Barbara (Cohen) Barden. Devoted father of Jody Barden and his wife Ellen of Peabody, Marc Barden and his wife Lisa of Swampscott and Gary Barden and his wife Michele of Swampscott. Cherished grandfather of Kyle and Gina, Andrew and Leya, Maggie and Zach. Loving son of late Benjamin and Lena, brother of Lillian (Barden) Shubow and Harold Barden. US Army Korean War Veteran. Services at Temple Emanu-El, 393 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead on Friday, September 9, 2016 at 10 AM. Interment at Temple Emanu-El Memorial Park, Danvers. Memorial observance at the Village at Vinnin Clubhouse, Salem, MA on Friday from 1-6 PM. In lieu of flowers, expressions of sympathy in his memory may be donated to the Temple Emanu-EL Brotherhood, 393 Atlantic Avenue, Marblehead, MA 01945 or to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 22478, Oklahoma City, OK 73123.