Ranae A. Bliss

I still think of Ranae often. She was an amazing person with a huge heart and she had a way of making even the most boring things fun. During my pregnancy, she bugged me daily to name my second child after her and for whatever reason, I conceded and named my daughter Hannah Ranae. She got a kick out of that and to this day, I swear that my daughter Hannah has a piece of Ranae's sense of humor. May you rest in peace Ranae, I miss you!

Dale, Zack and Adam; During this difficult time I wanted you all to know that if there is anything I can do to help out or just to listen please let me know. Ranae was my best freind since we were 7 years old and there is not enough space here to tell of the many memories that have flooded me since her passing. May your memories help you during this time. You are in my thoughts and prayers. God bless you. Love Jean

Ranae was one of the DHHS personnel contacts I spoke with often concerning employee benefits and payroll. She was always caring and concerned about the people she represented. I will miss her cheerful voice and sense of humor.
Dale, please let me know if I can help in any way.

To Ranae's family, I knew Ranae through our work. She was always helpful and had such a sense of humor. How she loved tomatoes. She would start asking me in Dec. if my tomatoes were ready to sell yet. She will be greatly missed by everyone. You will be in my prayers.

I started at DHS almost 6 years ago, and remember clearly my first interaction with Ranae. She was in the office next to mine, talking with our co-worker Irene Ouellette, and believe it or not I actually let loose with a "swear". Although ever-so-quiet (or at least I had tried to be!), apparently I had been loud enough for Ranae's eagle-ears to hear me. (It was a mild "swear"--I am a State employee, after all, and we don't usually swear (!!))--

She came right into my office--didn't...

Dear Dale,
We are so very sorry to hear of Ranae's passing. You have been through the fire for sure - and we are thinking of you. Whatever we can do in the coming days to lend a hand - please let us know.
Much love,

It was always fun talking with Ranae, you never knew what she would say. I will miss her sense of humor, what a wonderful lady.

Dale and family, my thoughts and prayers are with you! Ranae's caring and compassion for others was always apparent...but never complained about her own health! She was a wonderful person. I loved her sense of humor...she would always make me laugh. I enjoyed meeting her at Weight Watchers meetings years ago...sometimes we would stay at the meeting and gab, pretending to listen to the leader. Other times, we would skip the meeting and go for a walk and gab. Any time spent with Ranae was...

Dale...Sometimes there are patients and families that become very special to us. Ranae, yourself, and your family found a place in our hearts during your time with us. Ranae was very fortunate to be so loved by all of you. May that love, along with memories, help you along the road to healing. We will never forget her.

With deepest sympathy,
Susie Porter,RN
CCU