Dorothy Varley (nee Tomlinson)
October 19, 2010
VARLEY, Dorothy (nee Tomlinson) – Peacefully, on Tuesday, October 19th, 2010 at University Hospital, Dot Varley in her 85th year. Beloved wife of Bruce Varley for 56 years. Loving mother of Kathy Schaffer and her husband Ken, and Peter Varley and his wife Joanne. Dear grandmother of David, Melanie, Mark (Jane), Michael (Jody), Kristen and Christopher and great-grandmother of Ava Grace. Survived by sister Ruth Andrew. Predeceased by siblings Charles Tomlinson and Helen Skinner. Dear friend of Ruth and Tom Dean. Visitation will be held at the WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Thursday from 2:00-4:00 and 7:00-9:00 p.m. where the memorial service will be held in the chapel on Friday, October 22, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. Rev. Gregory Brawn officiating. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Dot are asked to consider the Byron United Church Memorial Fund. Online condolences available at >www.westviewfuneralchapel.com
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Our sincere condolences Bruce and family. Dot will be missed by her church family BUC very much. Mary & Don Swindall
Bruce, We were saddened to hear of Dot's passing. She was a kind, gracious and faithful lady and we have such fond memories of Dot from our time at Byron United. We enjoyed chatting and catching up over the years when we ran into each other at the mall (usually in or outside of Blacks). Our sincere sympathy to you & your family.
We are so sorry to hear of Dot's passing. Her smiling face will be missed at Byron. Our parents, Keith and Jean Brown often spoke very highly of Dot and Ken. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. The Keith Brown Family
To the Varley family . I remember Mrs. Varley well and her love of family and God and taking pictures. When my daughter Nancy was planning to marry into the O'donnell family, she had her bridal shower at Joanne's house. Mrs. Varley and I found out we had a lot in common and communicated back and forth for a while. Now my daughter and her husband and their daughter Megan is on the way to her funeral. The cycle of life goes on and on. To all you who loved Mrs. Varley and will miss her, it is comforting to know she had a deep faith in God and to her, she is going home. May God bless you all at this time. Olive Grunert and Ben (nancy's parents)
On behalf of my family we offer our condolences. Best wishes, thoughts and prayers to Bruce and family. God bless Dorothy "Dot" Varley. - Scott
Dear Bruce, Sid and I were saddened to read of Dot's passing in Hospital. We always enjoyed your company and remember many activities celebrated at St David's in Woodstock. Please accept our sincere sympathy. Thinking of you and your family at this sad time, Sid and Donna Hewitt Gladstone Dr Woodstock.
Bruce. What a loss Dot's death is not only to you and the family but to the entire congregation at BUC. She approached all her work at the church with kindness and joy. I remember especially her care during my stay in Parkwood and her readiness to help in any way. We will all miss her. RC
Very sorry to hear of Dot's passing. Please receive our remembrances for the good memories. May God's blessing be with you.
It is with sadness and a deep sense of loss of our first cousin, Dot. She was our link with the Tomlinson family and communicated to us on a regular basis. We have many good memories of our lives through the years. May God bless Bruce and family during this time of bereavement.
Kathy and family, My sympathy at this sad time. Mothers are special people and we are reminded of them daily. Cherish those memories and celebrate a life well-lived. Sincerely, Carole
Dot will be missed by the coffee shop group. Our thoughts and prayers are with her family and Bruce
We are so sad to hear of your loss. Mrs Varley was always such a big part of our family,and we will miss her dearly. Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Dot will be missed at the coffee shop. We had many happy times there.
Love and Prayers, Dale, Gwen and family
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Linda Radford (Brownscombe)
I have many wonderful memories of Dot, especially during the holidays. She loved photography, and has sent us many wonderful pictures to remember all of the wonderful times we shared. The world has lost a beautiful woman, but the heavens has gained an new angel. Our thoughts and Prayers are with you and your family in this time of mourning. Love, Jody, Mike and Seth Xoxoxo
Grandpa, Words cannot describe the sadness I feel for the loss of Grandma. I find comfort in knowing that she is watching over me now as I finish my tour of duty overseas. I have too many fond memories to list. Holidays, birthdays, and just general get togethers will forever be cherrished. The Lord has welcomed one more Guardian Angel. I miss you already Grandma... Love, Michael
Our deepest sympathies go out to you Bruce and your Family. During our short Friendship over the years, we both came to think the world of you and Dot. Please know that you are in our thoughts and prayers.
~ Sandy & John Barton