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W.A. Bruce Varley

February 3, 2015

Peacefully, on Tuesday, February 3, 2015 at University Hospital in his 87th year. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy “Dot” Varley (2010). Loving father of Kathy Schaffer and her husband Ken, and Peter Varley and his wife Joanne. Dear grandfather of David (Kathlene), Melanie (Ben), Mark (Jane), Michael (Jody), Kristen (Antonio) and Christopher (Kristi) and great-grandfather of Seth, Ava, Breann, Kyah and Kyland. Survived by sister Margaret Lewis (late Jim) and brother Grant Varley (Bev). Dear friend of Ruth and Tom Dean. Special thank you to the staff of the Palliative Care Unit at University Hospital for their care and compassion. The memorial service will be conducted at WESTVIEW FUNERAL CHAPEL, 709 Wonderland Road North, London, on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at 1:30 p.m. with visitation two hours prior. Rev. Gregory Brawn officiating. Private interment at Mount Pleasant Cemetery. Those wishing to make a donation in memory of Bruce are asked to consider the London Health Sciences Foundation – Cancer Centre.

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Such a sincere man. Was just thinking about Mr. Varley. Sending our prayers to the Peter and family.

~ Gerry, Nancy and Megan O'Donnell

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - Cancer Centre)

~ Barb and Kim Stinson

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - Cancer Centre)

~ Paul Lukasiewicz / cVidya

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - Cancer Centre)

~ Peter & Kelly Tomlinson

(Donated to London Health Sciences Foundation - Cancer Centre)

~ Ernest and Marg Smith

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~ Wendy Smith-Heard

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Our sympathies to the family and all who knew and loved Bruce as we do. Will miss our weekly Sunday brunch. Reunited with your love. Gone but not forgotten:(

~ Ryan & Catherine Williams

To Kathy and Ken - Thinking of you during this time of sadness and sending you prayers for comfort and peace.

~ Nancy Dickenson

Saddened to learn yet another old golfing friend is playing another course along with numerous others. Our conviction is that Bruce's wonderful life's memories will console and replenish you in these difficult times .

~ Walt Cherwaty

Love and Prayers Dale and Gwen

~ Gwen Estabrooks

Love and Prayers Dale and Gwen

~ Gwen Estabrooks

Bruce was such a fine gentleman and golf friend. We were so very saddened to hear of his passing and convey our deepest condolences to his family. Peter will really miss him.

~ Peter & Shirley Parkhouse

Sorry to hear of Mr.Varley's passing...he was a true gentleman and will be missed.

~ Scott and Trudy O'Donnell

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