Daniel G. Backman Obituary

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Daniel G. Backman of Reading, Massachusetts, born in Boston, Massachusetts, who passed away on March 7, 2021, at the age of 71, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Daniel G. Backman to pay them a last tribute.

He was predeceased by: his parents, Elizabeth Backman (McKim) and Edwin Backman of North Reading; and his sister Joan Backman of North Reading, MA.. He is survived by: his wife Susan; his daughter Emily McNaughton (Christopher); his granddaughters, Eloise and Caroline; his son Daniel E. Backman (Jenny); his grandsons, Julian and Lucas; and his sister Christine King (Matt) of Chelmsford, MA..

In lieu of flowers, please consider making a donation in Daniel's memory to either the Greater Boston Food Bank (70 South Bay Ave Boston, MA 02118) or the Appalachian Trail Conservancy (799 Washington Street, Harpers Ferry, WV 25425).

Funeral arrangement under the care of
Douglass Edgerley& Bessom Funeral Home

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March 18, 2021

Deb Whitis wrote a sympathy message

“Dan inspired the aerospace industry to develop predictive tools for metallurgists for acceleration of material introduction. He inspired me personally, and our technical community will miss not only his technical acumen but his inclusive leadership.”

March 17, 2021

Mike Henry wrote a sympathy message

“It's obvious to people practicing metallurgy that Dan was one of the great metallurgists of our times. He inspired a lot of the research I did. But more than that, he was one of the great people of our times. I will miss him immensely. Sincerest condolences to his immediate and extended families. Mike Henry”

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