Fleur Elizabeth Varney Chandler
(1933-2025)
Fleur Elizabeth Varney Chandler, aged 92, passed away peacefully at Pennswood Village, in Newtown, PA, where she and her husband of 70 years, Dr. James John (“Jay”) Chandler, lived since 2016, following 50 years as residents of Princeton, NJ.
Born in Dayton, Ohio, Fleur moved with her family several times so her father could pursue his Army career, but upon his retirement after WWII, they settled in Rocky River, Ohio. It was there, in her hometown high school, that Fleur caught the eye of a handsome upperclassman, Jay Chandler, who became the love of her life. Their seven decades-long love story was a partnership marked by mutual respect, an enduring affection for each other, a commitment to give back to their discovery of new places and cultures.
She is survived and lovingly remembered by her husband, Dr. James John (Jay) Chandler, who resides at Pennswood Village in Newtown, PA; her daughter, Jennifer Chandler Hauge (Potomac Falls, VA) and treasured grandchildren, Camden Chandler Hauge of (New York, NY) [Lucas Sin] and Michael Lansdowne Hauge (Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia); her younger brothers, Dr. James (Jim) Varney [Ruth], also of Princeton, NJ, and Tom Varney [Linda Martin] of Hilliard, Ohio; as well as her sons-in-law, Stephen B. Hauge (Morristown, NJ) and Steven N. Berk (Potomac Falls, VA). As an extra bonus, Fleur was lovingly “adopted” by two wonderful “bonus” children and their families, Emily Bakemeier (Guilford, CT) and Dylan Hogarty (Princeton, NJ and New York, NY).
A Celebration of Life will be held at All Saints Church, 16 All Saints Road, Princeton at 11 a.m. on Saturday, December 6, 2025, with a reception following at the church. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in Fleur’s memory to the Fleur Varney Chandler ’55 Endowed Scholarshipat Mount Holyoke College; to Pennswood Village, Newtown, PA; or to Younity (formerly Womanspace), in Lawrenceville, NJ.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton.
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Larry Alan Evans
Larry Alan Evans, 83, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and successful entrepreneur, died peacefully on Wednesday, November 19, 2025, following complications from a fall. He received compassionate care at Serenity Hospice at Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in Hamilton, NJ.
Larry was born in Lake Charles, LA, in 1942. He spent his formative years growing up in Long Beach, CA. Always an intellectually curious person, he earned a B.A. in Applied Physics from the University of Utah, where he was a member of the Navy ROTC program. Following graduation, he served proudly as a Nuclear Submariner Lieutenant on the USS Theodore Roosevelt as a Weapons Officer. After his dedicated military service, Larry pursued his passion for business, earning an M.B.A. from Stanford University.
His early career involved international banking before he found his true calling in business innovation and helping people navigate professional transitions. Larry was the co-founder of Right Management Consultants, Inc., an organizational consulting and outplacement firm that he helped shepherd from a startup to a global enterprise, successfully taken public on the NYSE. For his visionary leadership, he was named Regional Entrepreneur of the Year by Inc. magazine in 1994. After retiring from Right Management, he transitioned his focus to Angel Investing and established the Virtual Board of Advisors organization. He loved using this opportunity to invest in and nurture other people’s business passions, providing strategic insight to emerging companies. He was immensely proud of his time as a nuclear submariner, entrepreneur, and angel investor.
For fun, Larry grew up with a love of surfing and sailing in California, strove to fly like his parents (both of whom were pilots), and spent his later years traveling whenever he could with his beloved wife, Wendy.
His dedication to service was extensive, and he held leadership positions on numerous not-for-profit boards. He was a Vice Chair of the World Affairs Council of Philadelphia, where he spearheaded technology improvements, and served as Co-Chair of the Connecticut Grand Opera, overseeing its successful merger. He was also an elected Fellow and Board Advisor for the College of Physicians of Philadelphia and a board member for Arm In Arm (formerly the Crisis Ministry of Mercer County). Larry nurtured his academic passions as a Vice Chairperson and Fellowship provider for the Stanford Graduate School of Business and was a long-time Friend of the Institute for Advanced Study in Princeton.
People consistently described Larry as a kind, generous man with a lifelong love of learning who delighted in engaging others in conversations about the things they were
passionate about.
Larry was preceded in death by his father, Claude (1915–2004); his mother, Charleen (1919–2001); and his brother, Donald
(1943–1984).
He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years, Wendy Evans of Princeton, NJ; his sons, Marc (Kari) and Jonathan (Lily); and four grandchildren: Penn, Sabrina, Marylee, and Sammy. He will be dearly missed by his entire family and all who knew him.
A memorial service will be held at Trinity Church in Princeton, NJ, on Friday, December 12, at 2 p.m. The burial of ashes will be private.
Arrangements are under the direction of Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Larry’s honor to either the PBS Foundation (foundation.pbs.org/donation) or Arm In Arm arminarm.org/donate), two organizations that were important to him.
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Ruth Kirk Moore
Ruth Kirk Moore, 98, of Princeton, NJ, passed away on November 17. She was reunited in spirit with her husband, Donald Paul Moore, and her son, Kirk.
Ruth earned her bachelor’s degree from West Virginia State University, where she joined Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Incorporated, and later received her master’s degree in social work from Rutgers University. She devoted her career to the Trenton Public School District, supporting students and families with compassion.
A committed advocate for civil rights, she attended the March on Washington in 1963 and supported the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund.
She is survived by her daughter, Christine, and her son-in-law, Curtis Morrison, along with her grandchildren, Blake Morrison and Simone Moore.
She will be remembered for her kindness, wisdom, and the beautiful heart that guided her throughout her long life.
A private burial will take place, with a Memorial Mass at St. Paul’s Catholic Church at a later date.
Arrangements are by Mather-Hodge Funeral Home, Princeton, NJ.