Walter Leroy Varney
UNCASVILLE, Conn. – Walter Leroy Varney died peacefully at his home on Feb. 27, 2021 with family by his side. He was born in Richmond, Maine on Feb 18, 1935, to the late Roy and Rachel (Witham) Varney. Walter graduated Maine Maritime Academy in 1956. He served in the US Navy, stationed in Hawaii. Upon discharge, he worked at Electric Boat and Northeast Utilities and later really enjoyed transporting school children. He loved going out for lunch with friends, golfing, reading history, especially about the Civil War and always enjoyed discussing it. He was an active member of the Montville Union Baptist Church and was always ready to help anyone in need.Walter enjoyed his gardening, mowing his and his neighbor’s yards and fields and making “it look like a golf course.”He leaves behind a daughter Gretchen Gordon and her husband Robin; and grandson Peter. He is also survived by his beloved wife Maxine; three stepchildren; nine step-grandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren. Services will be private and at the convenience of the family. The family would like to thank their hospice team and also all of the first responders, who answered the call many times over the years. God Bless you all. Please visit http://www.montvillefuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for his family.
Donations may be made in Walter’s honor to:
Samaritan’s Purse or:
Wounded Warrior Project
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