ASHLAND David Paul Smith, 60, formerly of Ashland and Waltham, passed away Monday, Jan. 5, 2009, at the Lahey Clinic in Burlington. Born in Waltham, he was the son of the late Sydney and Maybelle (Collins) Smith. David was raised in Waltham and graduated from Waltham High School, Class of 1967. He was employed by the Boston VA Medical Center for 35 years. He was an avid fisherman. Mr. Smith is survived by two daughters, Melissa Smith and her husband, Lee Leonard, of Asheville, N.C., and Laura Smith of Ashland. Memorial calling hours will be held Thursday, Jan. 8, from 5 to 7 p.m., at Matarese Funeral Home (www.mataresefuneral.com), 325 Main St. in Ashland. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Fisher House Boston, P.O. Box 230, South Walpole, MA 02071.