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Maryann Ranes Obituary
She was born on Nov. 24, 1946, in Catasauqua, Pa., the daughter of Frank and Virginia Novajovsky.
Maryann was married to Ronald B. Ranes on Oct. 26, 1968, in Baltic.
For over 25 years, Maryann had worked for the Groton Board of Education at the Robert E. Fitch Senior High School in Groton.
Completely devoted to her family, she also loved various crafts and her precious Molly. Maryann also enjoyed her many trips to Disney World and cruises to Bermuda.
Besides her husband, she is survived by her daughters, Stacey Chauvin of Mystic, Sherry Barger and her husband, Randall, of Virginia; two sisters, Sandy Novajovsky of Massachusetts and Joann Novajovsky of Colchester; three brothers, Frank, John, and Ronald Novajovsky, all of Florida; and her beloved grandchildren, Samantha and Sarah Barger and Joseph Chauvin.
Memorial services will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 28, at St. James Episcopal Church, 95 Route 2-A, Preston, CT 06365. Visiting hours will be held from 5 to 7 p.m. Wednesday at Byles-Groton Memorial Home, 310 Thames St.
In lieu of flowers, her family requests donations be directed to the St. James Episcopal Church, 95 Route 2-A, Preston, CT 06365.
Please visit www.byles.com for directions, to sign her guest book, or to share a memory.
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Memories and Condolences
for Maryann Ranes
Don Deane
February 20, 2023
Rest in peace Maryann you are missed by many.
Don Deane
Donald Deane
February 20, 2021
Maryann, my brother gave me your cake recipe and I make it often thinking of you and Ron .
Rest In peace.
Bonnie Pezzolesi
March 4, 2013
Mrs Ranes - you made a lasting impression on me as my Brownie leader so many years ago. All of my scouting experiences were wonderful because of you! I'm so glad we bumped into one another recently so I could tell you one more time how you inspired we as a mother, woman and a scouting volunteer.
It's never been a secret, I'm one of your biggest fans...yesterday, today and always.
Love - Bonnie Daglieri Pezzolesi
Morgan Moriarty Clan
March 2, 2013
We were so saddened to hear of the sudden passing of Maryann. She was a wonderful lady and she was always so great to our family. She will never be forgotten.
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Sheryl Ruggeri & family
March 1, 2013
Dear Ron, Stacey, Joey and family,
I was so saddened to learn the news just today of your beautiful Maryann's passing.
I send to each of you my love and also extend my deepest sympathies.
I will be keeping each of you in my prayers both now and in the future.
I looked forward to seeing your Maryann each weekday during pickup at NEA. It is the inner strength she exuded, her wonderful sense of humor, her sassy and fun-spirited love of life, and most of all, her obvious love of her family that are the very special qualities I will always treasure each time that I remember her.
May God surround each of you in His loving embrace and bring to you comfort, strength, and support in the days ahead. xo
T.C. ....
February 27, 2013
May you (friends and family) keep Maryann alive in your memories just as she is in God's memory.
barbara babonas
February 27, 2013
My prayers and thoughts are with you.I worked with your relative at the high school. She will be missed. GOD BLESS
February 27, 2013
My thoughts and prayers are with you. I worked with your mom at the high school.Barbara babonas
Audrey (Fletcher) Abdo
February 27, 2013
Ronnie and family, I'm so sorry for your loss. I remember when you all lived in Groton and you always spoke so wonderfully of Maryann. You were briefly my supervisor at EB. May God help you. All to get through the passage, and be comforted in knowing she is watching over you all and is one of Gods angels. Take care!
Marge Chabak
February 27, 2013
To Joann & Family
So very sorry to hear of your loss. May all the special memories you hold so dear, help you to get through this painful time. May God be with all of you.
Sincerely,
Marge Chabak
February 27, 2013
Ron, I am praying for you. I'm a friend of Diana's. Our whole church family is with you in prayer. God bless you. Maddy Toth
Jeff & Cheryl McKinney
February 27, 2013
Ron, Our deepest sympathies and prayers are sent to you, your children and grandchildren, and Joanne. Maryann was always such a joy to talk with, and so very proud of her family. We are thinking of and praying for you.
Joe & Margaret Chauvin
February 27, 2013
Our Deepest Sympathy in the loss of your wife, mother, grandmother, and sister. I'm glad we got to know her.
Barbara Slocum
February 27, 2013
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You have so many wonderful memories to keep her with you in your hearts.
Prayers to Sandy, JoAnn and the rest of the family.
Stacey Noreika
February 27, 2013
I am very sorry for your loss. I know that she will be missed greatly at FHS-such a great person.
Brian DiMartino
February 27, 2013
Ron, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. You and Mary Ann made a great couple. Please accept my condolences and may god bless you in these tough times.
February 27, 2013
To the Ranes Family,
Maryann always brightened everyones day at the High School. She was full of energy and spunk making it hard for
the rest of us to keep up with her. We extend our sincere condolences to the family of Maryann.
Nurses office FHS
Donald Deane
February 27, 2013
Ron, I'm so sorry to here of your lose ,may Maryann rest in pease and god bless you and your family.
Don and Sue Deane
Etta Gay Nelson
February 27, 2013
Met Mary Ann when I went to work in the kitchen @ FHS making cakes! She was a hard worker and talked about her family - especially her grandchildren and the Disney Store! I was stunned to hear of her passing. MaryAnn loved life. My most memorable moment was listening to oldies and dancing and singing in the kitchen. She was loved by all. I am happy that I stopped in to the kitchen and was able to talk with her. I will keep you all in my prayers. Hang on to all the great memories...there were many!
I will always remember MaryAnn!
BARRY (BJ) & LINDA FRANK
February 26, 2013
RONNIE AND FAMILY, WE ARE SO SORRY AND SADDENED TO HEAR ABOUT THE PASSING OF MARYANN. SHE AND YOU AND THE REST OF YOUR FAMILY WERE SUCH GOOD FRIENDS, WE ARE SO SORRY WE ARE TOO FAR AWAY TO BE THERE, WE WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER ALL GOOD TIMES WE ALL HAD AT THE VFW AND THE PARTIES AT YOUR HOUSE. YOU AND YOUR FAMILY WILL BE IN OUR PRAYERS
Jean Leca
February 26, 2013
May God comfort you at this most difficult of times. Cherish the memories. My prayers are with you.
Cheryl McKenney
February 26, 2013
JoAnn &Family,
Sorry for your loss.My prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Michelle Daggett
February 26, 2013
Sherry and Stacy,
I am so sorry to hear of your mom's passing. Your mom was such a wonderful woman who taught me a lot and she will always have a special place in my heart. I am forever grateful to have shared some great memories with your mom and the two of you. Holding you in my thoughts.
Love,
Michelle
February 26, 2013
Ron,
We are all so sorry to hear of the loss of your wife, Maryann. We all know how much your wife and family means to you. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all at this most difficult time.
Your friends at Electric Boat, D.243/D.246
February 26, 2013
I am deeply saddened to hear this news, my deepiest sympathy go out to all of you. Jan Ecklord
Nicole Gray
February 26, 2013
Ronald,Sherry,and Stacy I will miss her I sorry for your loss. Maryann is a great woman I've always saw her as a second mom to me. My prayer are with you and your family. With lots of LOVE.
Monique Maurice
February 26, 2013
So sorry for your loss
Melanie May Cummings
February 26, 2013
Sherry and Family, I am so sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you during this most difficult time..Seek comfort in all the wonderful memories you have..
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