Thelma R. Varney, 89, of 200 Alliance Way, Manchester, died July 29, 2001 after a short illness. Mrs. Varney was born in Alton, New Hampshire on June 31, 1912 the daughter of the late Herbert and Willette (Whitehouse) Ricker. During the 1950's and 1960's she was a teacher at Plymouth High School. She enjoyed teaching and being a high school advisor. Family members include her husband of 60 years, Richard M. Varney.