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Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly

59 Spruce Street

Westerly, Rhode Island

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Celebration Of Life

Aug. 23, 2025

11:00 a.m.

Ashaway Sportsmans Club

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Connor Rana Obituary

ASHAWAY - Connor W. Rana, 27, fisherman, outdoors enthusiast and animal lover, passed away peacefully from complications of a sudden brain aneurysm at RI Hospital on Thursday, July 17, 2025.

Born in Westerly, Connor was the cherished son of Todd Rana of Ashaway and Heather Cantley of Westerly.

Connor owned/operated his own landscaping business, Affordable Lawncare, for many years. He was an avid fresh water fisherman and was involved in the local fishing community since he was a young boy. He proudly participated in local fishing events and was blessed to be a part of the Bass Federation Junior World Championship in 2010 and 2012.

Family meant everything to Connor, and he will be deeply missed. In addition to his parents, he leaves behind his sister, Marissa Heerlein and her husband Maxx of North Stonington, CT; his maternal grandparents, Ben and Rose Mary Cantley of Westerly; his beloved girlfriend Julia Dolan of Westerly; his niece Hazel; his nephew Rex; his cousins, Jeffrey, Caitlin and Philip; as well as many, many friends.

A Celebration of Connor's Life will be held at the Ashaway Sportsmans Club, August 23, 2025 starting at 11am. Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home, 59 Spruce St., Westerly is in care of the arrangements.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Published by The Westerly Sun on Jul. 22, 2025.

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for Connor Rana

Aug

23

Celebration of Life

11:00 a.m.

Ashaway Sportsmans Club

RI

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Gaffney-Dolan Funeral Home - Westerly

59 Spruce Street, Westerly, RI 02891

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Lynn Olson Friedrich

Earlier today

My deepest sympathy to all of you. I didn´t know him, but I can see in his face that he was a nice person. The loss of a child must be the hardest thing a parent must go through. May the Lord bless you and give you strength. My prayers are with all of you.

Gail Wilcox

Earlier today

I am deeply saddened to learn of Connor's passing. Please accept my condolences and wish for love and peace for Connor's family and friends at this difficult time.

Tom and Jessie Barbone

Earlier today

So sorry to hear of Connor's passing. Our heart felt condolences go out to Ben, Rosemary, and family RIP

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