Ellen A. (Laskey) Varney passed away at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital on November 15, 2019. She was 77 years of age. Ellen was born in Cambridge on March 8, 1942 to the late Raymond & Marion Laskey, was raised in Somerville and graduated from St. Joseph High School. Ellen graduated from Mt. Auburn School of Nursing and was a registered nurse for over 50 years. Ellen started her career at Melrose-Wakefield Hospital and then worked in the emergency room the 11PM to 7AM shift at Boston Medical Center in Boston for 27 years. After her children were older and while still working Mrs. Varney went back to school and graduated from Umass Boston with a bachelor's degree. She was an exceptional and dedicated nurse throughout her entire career. Ellen loved taking vacations to various destinations with her husband Bob, especially Bermuda and always enjoyed her yearly trip to Hampton Beach, NH. She enjoyed crocheting and knitting and loved her Toyota Camry. Ellen also enjoyed entertaining her co-workers from both hospitals she worked at as well as her family and friends. Mrs. Varney was the beloved wife of 55 Years to Robert E. Varney. Loving mother of Michele Varney of Melrose, David Varney of NC, Kevin Varney of Melrose, Derek Varney & Amie of Brentwood, NH and the late Stephen Varney. Cherished grandmother of Colby, Tayla, Justine & Zachary. Caring sister of Jane Dargan of Melrose and Raymond Laskey. Also survived by several nieces & nephews. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Mary's Church, 9 Herbert St. Melrose on Saturday, November 23, 2019 at 10:00AM. Relatives & friends are respectfully invited to attend. There are no visiting hours. Burial will be private. In lieu of flowers contributions may be made to the Stephen Varney Automotive Scholarship Fund, 153 Linwood Ave. Melrose, MA 02176.