1950 – 2015

POLAND — Gregory Newell “Greggie” Varney, 64, of Sumner, passed away in his sleep Thursday, Jan. 1, at his “home,” Camp Fernwood in Poland.

He was born in Lewiston on June 8, 1950, a son of Olpha N. Varney and Pauline (Tuttle) Varney.

Greg worked at A.C. Lawrence Leather Co. and H & E Meats until 1970. At that time, Greg found his life’s work and home with Camp Fernwood in Poland and was the head of maintenance right up until his passing. He lived at Fernwood and knew every corner of the camp like “the back of his hand,” taking great care of it through the years.

In his spare time, you could most likely find him puttering around the shop or on Lake Thompson with a fishing rod in hand. If you needed a tip on where to find the fish, chances are Greggie could help you out. He also loved going to the horse races and ice fishing with his nephews, Robbie and Roger Varney.

It’s safe to say that he loved Fernwood and Fernwood loved him back. He left us much too early, but thankfully without suffering. He will be dearly missed by all who had the good fortune of knowing him.

Greg is survived by a son, David Varney and wife, Bethany, of Palmdale, Calif.; six grandchildren, Nicole, Rosemary, Kloe, Kalle, Max and Lucy, all of Palmdale, Calif.; two brothers, Evan Varney and companion, Brenda Hudson, of Harrison and Randy Varney and wife, Anita, of Oxford; a half-sister, Darlene, of New Hampshire; nephews, Kevin Varney and wife, Jamie, of Auburn, Chris Varney and wife, Jen, of Poland, Dwayne Varney and wife, Laura, of Bridgton, Robbie Varney and wife, Dani, of Poland and Roger Varney and companion, Melissa Rowe, of Turner; seven great-nieces and -nephews; extended family, Junior and Linda Richardson of Sumner, with whom he enjoyed many nights of playing cards and staying with to help with things that needed to be done around the house; and special friends, Jon Skinner, “Fluffy” Millett, Sam and the owners of Camp Fernwood, Fritz and Christine.

He was predeceased by both his mother and father.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.oxfordhillsfuneralservices.com.