Below is our list of notable people who were born, died or were buried in the area surrounding Varney. Please note that while we are collecting data on an ongoing basis, it's a big task and it's unlikely that our list will ever be more than a sample.
He was born in Listowel (ON) on January 10, 1898 (a Monday) and died in Listowel (ON) on July 13, 1975 (a Sunday) at the age of 77. He is buried at Fairview Cemetery (Perth County, Ontario).
Listowel is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Varney.
Listowel is located 28 miles [45.1 km] to the south of Varney.
William Thomas Martin 'Harry' Lauder (Professional hockey)
He was born in Durham (ON) on February 25, 1907 (a Monday) and died on September 6, 1959 (a Sunday) at the age of 52. He is buried at Durham Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
Durham is located 2 miles [3.2 km] to the north of Varney.
She was born in Proton Station (ON) on March 24, 1890 (a Monday) and died in Toronto (ON) on February 13, 1954 (a Saturday) at the age of 63. She is buried at McNeil Cemetery (Grey County, Ontario).
Proton Station is located 16 miles [25.7 km] to the east of Varney.
Nellie L. Mooney McClung (Politican, author, activist, suffragette)
Born: Helen Letitia Mooney
She was born in Chatsworth (ON) on October 20, 1873 (a Monday) and died in Victoria (BC) on September 1, 1951 (a Saturday) at the age of 77. She is buried at Royal Oak Burial Park (British Columbia).
Chatsworth is located 22 miles [35.4 km] to the north of Varney.
The Find-a-Grave website is an excellent research tool with information about a cemetery's location and interments. They also offer a forum for their members which can provide additional help. More information about Find-a-Grave can be found on their website: findagrave.com.