David A Barney 73, died at his home on February 16, 2019 following a period of declining health. He was born in Plymouth on September 2, 1945, the son of Leon and Alice (Bruce) Barney. David was a lifelong resident of Ashland; attended the Ashland Elementary School and graduated from Ashland High School in 1964. He operated the family Business, Barney's Market, before going on to work at Amatex in Meredith. He also workeassisting with the Ashland High School baseball team. He was also a part of the line crew at Plymouth High School for their football team for many years. Throughout his life, David enjoyed many different activities including playing softball, golfing, hunting, fishing, bowling, and playing darts. As much as he loved what he did; he chose to watch his grandchildren play their sports and teach them everything he could. His final days were spent surrounded by his family and his dogs that he loved so much. He was predeceased by his wife of 44 years, Susan, his parents, and brothers Dick Bruce and John Barney. He is survived by his daughter Ann Barney of Ashland; his grandchildren Casey and Alicia Barney both of Ashland; his sisters Sally Coutu of Plymouth; Janet Nelson of Plymouth and Alice Anderson of New Hampton; and many nieces and nephews. Calling hours were held on Wednesday, February 20th at Dupuis Funeral Home, 11 Hill Avenue, Ashland from 5 to 7pm. A celebration of life was held at the Elks Lodge in Holderness on Saturday, February 23rd from 1-5pm. Graveside Services will be held at Green Grove Cemetery Main Street in Ashland on Saturday May 18, 2019 at 9am. Dupuis Funeral Home in Ashland is handling arrangements. For more information go to Dupuisfuneralhome.com.