BROWNVILLE JUNCTION – Donald H. Varney, 82, died Dec. 10, 2006, at the Maine Veterans’ Homes, Bangor. He was born Jan. 16, 1924, in St. Stephen, New Brunswick, son of Herbert and Faye (Flemming) Varney. He served in the U.S. Army and was a member of the American Legion Post, Waterville. Don worked as manager for the A&P, Milo, for 22 years and then worked for the Canadian Pacific Railroad for several years. He was an avid golfer and held the record for the lowest score at the Katahdin Country Club, Milo. He is survived by his wife, Shirley (Small) Varney of Brownville Junction; a son, Garry Varney of Methuen, Mass.; a daughter, Cindy L. Badeau and her fiance, Aaron Parker, both of Corinth; and a grandson, Marc Badeau of Dover-Foxcroft, nieces and nephews, including a special nephew, Dickie Martin; two special friends, Lorraine Fitzpatrick and Barbie Sickler. He was predeceased by a son, Gregg Donald Varney; two sisters, Muriel Strout and Helen Faraday; and a very close friend, Charles “Chucky” Sickler. There will be no calling hours. Memorial services will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday, Dec. 13, at United Methodist Church, Brownville Junction, with Pastor Michelle Cyr officiating. Spring burial will be at Pine Tree Cemetery, Brownville Junction. In lieu of flowers, those who wish may make donations to United Methodist Church, Brownville Junction or to the Maine Veterans’ Homes, 44 Hogan Road, Bangor, ME 04401. Arrangements by Crosby & Neal, Guilford.
DONALD H. VARNEY
