Faith was a great soul.  She loved music!!!We were good friends!!!   My condolences to her family.    Gayle (McKenney) Green

To Norman and the varney family, I was so sorry to hear of faith passing. She was a lovely person. I sat with them for lunch some times.  Take care.  Kristen Tully

Hi I new faith from Ashton gardens. So sorry she died passed away. I will miss her.  Kristen Tully

Faith Wixson Varney was a classmate of mine at Winslow High School, Class of 1952. She was a member of a very hard working Winslow family. Faith liked to have fun, mixed in with her excellent academics and her love of drama and music. The french horn would become her signature musical instrument.

The Town of Falmouth, you have been blessed with having  such an outstanding music educator for so many years ! Though Faith was a music educator in Falmouth, she was an "ambassador" for Music Education throughout our State of Maine.

I consider myself very fortunate to have been a classmate of Faith's, both at Winslow High School and at UMO, Class of 1956. Every school in Maine should have a Faith Wixson Varney !

RIP Faith. Have you started an orchestra yet ???

Your Classmate,  Jack Nivison, Winslow



Mrs. Varney was my elementary school band teacher and I decided to play the French Horn. Lucky for me because I ended up having her as my “private” instructor - there were no other horn players! She help me find a used horn that I was able to play throughout my years at Plummer Motz.

I went on to play the horn through high school, playing in several All States, and then played in the Casco Bay Concert band and the Bangor Band as an adult into my 50s. I doubt I would played the horn at all if it wasn’t for Mrs. Varney!! 

Mr. Varney, Norm and Gretel, and Ed and Karen
My deepest sympathy to all of you and your family.  May God bless you all. In my thoughts and prayers 
Sincerely, Joe Jackson


I am so sorry to hear of Faith's passing. Our DAR Chapter will miss her membership, that had lasted over 60 years. She knew my mother, Barbara Smiley Healy, who passed away in 2019.  Faith had a life filled with activities and she will be remembered for them.
Our Fort Halifax Chapter sends condolences to the Varney family.

Sandra Healy Swallow 
Regent - Fort Halifax Chapter
 

Mrs. Varney was my first music teacher, at Plummer-Motz, in the 1970s.  She had the perfect balance of discipline and humor as a teacher, and her fearless presence as a female conductor on the podium was an inspiration to all us young women in her band.  I nearly quit the flute while I was studying with her, and 40 years later into my career as a professional flutist and music teacher, I am forever grateful that Mrs. Varney talked me out of it.  My deepest condolences to her entire family.

Erlon, I'm so sorry!!!    Remember the good times and memories.     Gayle  (McKenney)  Green 

Faith was a true inspiration, always thinking others ahead of herself. She was my mentor and friend. Her contributions to her family, friends, and the Falmouth community will be remembered by all. My deepest sympathies to all who knew Faith. 
Sincerely, Jerry Barry

I first met Faith when she was directing the Plummer-Motz Band at center court of the Maine Mall during a Music in Our Schools Week performance in the mid-70’s. When it came time to do my student teaching, I knew where I wanted to be. It was from Faith that I learned how to be a dedicated music educator, and through her work the the  Maine Education Association, a committed advocate for public education. In later years, we would meet during various MMEA events. 

Faith was always enthusiastic and passionate about education, but her first love was her family. She often spoke with love and pride about her husband and sons, and later her grandchildren. Thank you for sharing her with the world. 

Her passing from the earth will leave a huge void. Please know that we grieve with you, and will ensure that her legacy of advocacy and dedication lives on in her students.

Sorry, Norm.   I enjoyed all the music I shared with Faith…especially the quintet. 

Falmouth Memorial Library

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Eldwin Wixson, Sr.

Hope E. (Craig) Wixson

Erlon Varney

Norman Varney (Gretel)

Edward Varney (Karen)

Jason Varney (Nancy)

Justin Varney (Erin)

Russell Varney (Jackie)

Sarah Varney

Kayce Varney

Paul Varney

Eldwin "Windy" Wixson (Marilyn)

Glenn Gruber

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Faith Varney

July 8, 1934 – July 30, 2022

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