Varadanayak (66), retired Director of the Department of Public Instruction and a resident of 4th Main in Vivekanandanagar, passed away this morning at a private hospital in city. He leaves behind his wife Renuka, son Ravi, daughters Archana and Ashvini and a host of relatives and friends. Last rites will be held at his native place Mullur in Saragur taluk tomorrow at 9.30 am.