Varvara RICHARDS Obituary

RICHARDS,
Varvara Ann:
Born in Tennessee 28 June 1938, Varvara came to live and love Hamilton for 35 years. She tutored at Waikato University and actively participated in many community groups with a bright mind, warm heart and ready, encouraging laughter. She championed her students, colleagues and friends and was devoted to further education for everyone, a fairer future, women in politics and writing among other pursuits. She died peacefully in Glasgow, Scotland on 31 July 2017 after a short illness. Loved mother of Jeanne, Anna, Maria, Elsie, stepmother of Bridget and Maitland, adored by her grandchildren. We invite you to read more about Varvara and to share your memories, condolences and celebratory stories of our inspiring and much loved mother at www.facebook.com/varvararichards

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Published by Waikato Times on Sep. 23, 2017.

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November 3, 2017

Varvara was a dear friend of mine at Peabody College. We had long meaningful talks that helped me learn about myself. Notes from those years - 1955-1959 - reminded me of what a fine person she was. Hoping to find her, I noticed your tributes on Facebook. I am not on Facebook, preferring to communicate with friends through email (mine is [email protected]. Just wanted you to know that this old college friend admired your mother very much. Martha Henegar

Dianne Yates

September 27, 2017

An intelligent, inspiring and valued friend.

Neil Ohlsson

September 24, 2017

Around 2003 Jeanne brought her mother over to lunch at my daughter Kim and Richard's at Mosman. We all enjoyed her intelligent conversation each time containing her ever present humour. In spite of the distance, over the years Varvara and I developed a mutual respect and affection which I have always cherished.

Varvara grief is natural but I turn the sad loss into happy memories instead. So I am thinking only how lucky I have been to have your friendship and your affection. Thank you Varvara. I miss you. My love to you always. Neil.

Jeanne Walker

September 23, 2017

Thank you for being part of Varvara's life and for sharing your thoughts, memories and stories here or at www.facebook.com/varvararichards
They help us to celebrate our mother and your affection for her gives us great comfort.

With Love and Hugs, Jeanne

September 23, 2017

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