Murrayn D. 'Ranny' Syphers

Murrayn D. "Ranny" (Lata) Syphers, 74, of Tolland, wife of the late James Syphers, passed away peacefully Saturday, April 14, 2018 at home. Ranny was born in New London, CT, on March 22, 1944, to the late John and Drucilla (Beebe) Lata. She spent her early years in Niantic before moving to the Crystal Lake area of Ellington. She then moved to Manchester where she attended and graduated from Manchester High School, Class of 1962. Ranny worked as a bookkeeper, most notably for Elmore Associates and the Pioneer Parachute Company before her retirement. She loved to dance and bowl with her friends. Her favorite vacation spot was Brant Lake, NY, where she went fishing and antiquing with her close friends and her late husband. She was a wonderful cook and was renowned for her baking skills and her cake decorating. Everyone looked forward to getting their birthday cake from her. She used to throw lavish Christmas parties, enjoyed entertaining and we will all miss that bourbon spiked eggnog! She was funny, beautiful, sassy and compassionate. Her love of animals and her sense of humor made everyone love her.
Ranny leaves behind her two children, Scott McFarland of Bolton and Sue (McFarland) Nevins and her boyfriend Thomas Diana of Tolland; her four grandchildren Drew McFarland, Samantha McFarland, Mike Nevins Jr. and Sydney Nevins; two great-grandchildren who she loved very much, Greyson and Levi; two sisters-in-laws Marlene Lata and Annie Lata and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her husband and parents, she was predeceased by her two brothers Richard Lata and John Lata Jr. To the friends and family of Ranny, you all know that now is the time to pour your Dewar's & water and cheers to the celebration of her life! Calling hours will be held at Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home, 400 Main St., Manchester, on Saturday, April 21, 2018 from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm with a service to begin at 12:30 pm. Burial will be at the convenience of her family. Memorial contributions in Ranny's name may be made to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society-Greater CT Chapter, 659 Tower Ave., 1st Floor, Hartford, CT 06112 or With Love from Lily (withlovefromlily.org) which raises money to help homeless animals. To leave an online condolence for her family, please visit www.holmeswatkins.com .

Visitation DetailsSaturday, April 21st, 2018 9:30am - 12:30pm, Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home
Service DetailsSaturday, April 21st, 2018 12:30pm, Holmes-Watkins Funeral Home