- Date Of Birth: July 31, 1936
- Date Of Death: May 9, 2020
- State: Massachusetts
Claire C. Varney, 83, of Millbury and formerly of Upton, died on May 9, 2020, after suffering from Alzheimer’s disease for nearly six years. She was the widow of Russell A. Varney, who died on February 14, 2019, the couples’ 60th wedding anniversary.
Claire was born in Milford, MA, a daughter of the late Eugene R. Cormier and Ruth M. (Killelea) Cormier of Upton. She was predeceased by her brothers, Richard and Robert, and a sister, Jean Fowler. She is survived by her sisters, Jane Kempskie of Worcester, and Mary Lapointe of Uxbridge. She also leaves many nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends.
Mrs. Varney graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Milford, MA in 1954. She then began her career with the New England Telephone Company as a telephone operator.
After retiring, the couple made their home on Cape Cod, finally settling in Millbury to be closer to family.
Claire was an avid knitter, counted cross stitcher, and a coin and stamp collector.
