Passed away peacefully on Sunday December 29, 2024, at the Collingwood General & Marine Hospital in his 79th year.
Ben is survived by his beloved wife Patricia Price (nee Springer) and will be remembered as the loving father of Paul Varley, Dave (Debbie) Varley, Cheryl Varley (Jeremy Stewart), the late Ronnie (Peggy) and the late Sherry. Also remembered by Patricia’s children Rachel Price, Margaret (Mike) Thornley, George, Clifford (Tannis) and the late Corrine Price. His 19 grandchildren and 40 great grandchildren will treasure their memories of Grandpa Ben.
Ben was born in Chippewa Hill, ON. Son of the late James and Ellen Varley. He is survived by his sister Ada and brother John; predeceased by siblings Harvey, Arlie, Billy, Calvin, Ivan, Evelyn, Mervin, Lillian, Butch, Phillip and Bruce. He will be missed by many nieces and nephews.
Funeral service will be held at Fawcett Funeral Home – Collingwood Chapel at 12 p.m. on Wednesday January 8, 2025, with visitation one hour prior. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to the Heart & Stroke Foundation. Friends may visit Ben’s online Book of Memories at www.fawcettfunerallhomes.com