CLARKS MILLS – Richard D. Varney Jr., 71, a resident of Pulp Mill Rd. passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.
Born November 27, 1946 in Cambridge, NY he was the son of the late Richard D. and Dorothy Forbes Varney Sr.
Dick was a 1964 graduate of Schuylerville Central School. He was an US Air Force Veteran serving four years in Vietnam. He was a lifetime member and Past Commander of Old Saratoga Post #278 American Legion. He was an avid NY Yankee and Dallas Cowboy fan. He enjoyed woodworking and making furniture for family and friends.
He was employed for many years at the Saratoga National Historical Park in Stillwater.
His favorite pastimes included cooking at the Sullivan Jams, playing Haus with family and friends, and spending many happy hours at Smokeys, Hughes’, Sullivan’s, Hanks, and the Old Saratoga Post #278 American Legion.
In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother and sister-in-law, David and Linda Varney; brother, Douglas Varney; cousin Linda Forbes Miller; and grandson, Aidan Jeremiah Varney.
Survivors include his wife, Diane Riordan Barber Varney of Clarks Mills; his former wife, Cynthia Bruce, and their children, Heather N. Varney and Richard H. Varney, both of Schuylerville, Kristen M. (Bart) Mosher of Pottersville; stepdaughter, Laurie (Ken) Lewis of Coloma, MI; stepson, John P. (Sue) Barber Jr of Porter Corners; grandchildren, Madison Varney, Trevor and Haley Mosher, Caroline and Sean Barber, Tristan and Megan Lewis; his brother, Dale (Debbie) Varney of Salem; sister, Diane (Joe) Jennings of Easton; sister-in-law, Carol Parkhurst of Wilton and several nieces, nephews, and cousins.
A graveside service with military honors will be held at 12 noon Wednesday, April 4, 2018 at the Gerald B.H. Solomon Saratoga National Cemetery.
At his request, there will be no calling hours.
Memorials can be made in Dick’s memory to Community Hospice, 179 Lawrence St., Saratoga Springs, NY 12866 or Old Saratoga Post #278, 6 Clancy St., Schuylerville, NY 12871.
The family would like to thank Community Hospice for their comfort and care to Dick during his illness.
Arrangements are under the supervision of Flynn Bros. Inc. Funeral Home, 13 Gates Ave., Schuylerville, NY 12871.
Online remembrances can be made at www.flynnbrosinc.com
