Mr. Douglas Barney

July 15, 1942 - April 15, 2019

Douglas Barney, 76, of Fort Covington, NY died Monday, April 15, 2019 at Elderwood of Uihlein Nursing Home, Lake Placid, NY. He was born July 15, 1942 in Malone, the son of Carl and Anna (Batraw) Barney. He married Evelyn Jones in St. Francis of Assisi Church in Constable with Rev. Jerry Bleaux officiating. Mr. Barney graduated from Malone schools. He was code officer and a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus. He was an author of three books, Mountain Cabin, The Truth and Deadly Secrets. He loved rug hooking, music and traveling. He is survived by three step-sons, Richard P. Bushey of Georgia, Clayton (Skip) Jones of Fort Covington and Alan Jones of Westville; his brother, Donald Barney of Brushton; sister-in-law, Joan Barney of Brasher Falls; a devoted friend, Donna Mayville of Moira; many nieces and nephews. He was predeceased by his parents; his wife; his brothers, David and Andrew and a sister, Pauline Rousseau Ferraro. There are no calling hours. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. on Tuesday, April 23 at St. Francis of Assisi Church, Constable. Burial will take place at St. Francis Cemetery, Constable. In lieu of flowers, donations in his memory can be made to Hope Lodge, 237 East Avenue, Burlington, VT 05401.