Harold J. Barney, 76, a resident of Main St. in Pownal, VT died Tuesday November 19, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness.
He was born in Bennington, VT August 17, 1943. He was the son of the late Harold and Eileen (Remillard) Barney. Harold received his education in Bennington and Vergennes, VT.
He married the former Karen A. Marino on January 30, 1963 at Saint Francis de Sales Church in Bennington.
In earlier years Harold had been employed at Warren Wire and Stanley Tools. He later worked at the Union Carbide Corporation (Eveready) from which he retired.
An avid outdoorsman Harold enjoyed hunting and in earlier years fishing. He loved sports and in his younger years he played flag football, softball and basketball. He also enjoyed bowling and playing golf. He was a Life Member of the Bennington Lodge of Elks # 567.
Survivors include his wife, Karen Barney of Pownal, VT. Three sons, Craig Barney and Catherine Doucette of Hoosick Falls, NY, Christopher Barney and Marcy Rodd of Bennington and Brian Barney and Jessica of Bennington. Two granddaughters, Aerial and Kendall Barney and a grandson Aaron Barney. A sister Rose Churchill and her husband Bill of Bennington and a brother Doug Barney and his wife Colleen of Old Orchard, Maine. Along with several nieces, nephews and cousins. He was pre-deceased by a brother Nelson Barney.
The funeral will be held from the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Monday November 25, 2019 at 1:00 p.m.
Friends may call at the Mahar and Son Funeral Home on Monday from noon until the time of the service.
The burial will follow the service in the family lot at Park Lawn Cemetery in Bennington.
In lieu of flowers contributions in memory of Harold J. Barney may be made to the Elks Silver Towers through the office of the Mahar and Son Funeral Home 628 Main St. Bennington, VT 05201. Guest book condolences may be made at www.maharandsonfuneralhome.net