1925 – 2013
Pomfret – Anne R. (Rollins) Ranhoff, 88, of Jericho Rd., died Saturday, December 14, 2013, at Westview Health Care Center in Dayville. She is the loving wife of the late Per-Jan Ranhoff. Born in Milton, Massachusetts, she was the daughter of the late Wingate and Ruth (Whittier) Rollins.
On June 21, 1952, in Milton, MA, she married Per-Jan Ranhoff who predeceased her on May 2, 2003.
Mrs. Ranhoff was employed as a registered nurse working at Children’s Hospital in Boston, Milton Academy, and UMASS prior to starting her family and has been a resident of Pomfret since 1952.
Anne enjoyed animals and was a former member of the Pomfret Fire and Rescue Department, the Putnam Ambulance, and was a communicant of Most Holy Trinity Church in Pomfret.
Anne is survived by three sons Michael Ranhoff and his wife Linda of Canton, ME, David A. Ranhoff and his wife Gretchen of Alamo, CA, and Thomas Ranhoff of Costa Rica, three daughters Suzanne Ranhoff of Pomfret, Karen Lamb and her husband Donald of Fishers Island, NY, Elaine Ranhoff of Pomfret; ten grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and numerous nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a daughter Ruth Fraine; two brothers James Rollins and Charles Rollins and a sister Sarah Rollins
Relatives and friends are respectfully invited to attend a Funeral Mass at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, May 17, 2014 in Most Holy Trinity Church, 568 Pomfret Rd., Pomfret. Burial will follow in Abington Cemetery. Memorial donations in Anne’s memory may be made to P.A.W.S., P.O. Box 191, Eastford, CT 06242. For memorial guestbook visit www.GilmanAndValade.com.
Donna Newman
I am so sorry for your loss! I have so many fond memories of Anne! My days at Pomfret School, sitting by her pool, visiting with her animals, and drinking a cup of coffee together and laughing! She certainly brought great joy into my life! My love to you all! Trudy
Al Semmelrock
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. Ann was a very good neighbor and friend.
My prayers and thoughts are with you at this time.
Sincerly,
Al Semmelrock
Lorinda Williams
I’m so sad about the loss of your mom. I still can remember her contagious laugh and her kindness when I was a kid. My prayers and thoughts are with you all.
JoAnn Lohbusch
Our thoughts are with all of you. I have wonderful memories of Anne. She was a special person and I am happy to have known her.
I still treasure the punch bowl she gave me, which was given with her love but best of all, a Anne story! She brought life to the party. She will be missed.
Lohbusch & Lamb Family
Robert and Joan Macneil
Sorry to hear about the loss of your mother. It has been several years since she came to lunch, but we enjoyed her company and know that her family will miss her. Mike, we will talk to you in the Spring when we return to Canton.
Paul and Lea Herrick
To the Ranhoff family
So saddened to hear of your loss. Please know you remain in our thoughts and prayers.
Julie & Mandy Wags To Whiskers
Our deepest sympathy. Anne will always be remembered for her love and respect of all mankind.
Mark Semmelrock
To the Ranhoff family…
My condolences to you all. Your mom, and dad for that matter, were great people who influenced many lives in many ways. She’ll be missed.
Bryan Kirkpatrick
Since Per-Jan was my faculty advisor from my sophomore year until I graduated in 1968, I was privileged to know his wife Anne and all his children and spend many occasions at their house. They were a wonderful couple and always welcoming and encouraging to me.
Thanks and God bless you and them,
Bryan Kirkpatrick, Class of 1968
lori patrie
the world has lost a wonderful person. anne has done so much for animals and her passion inspired us all. she will be missed .
lori patrie
so very sad to hear of the loss of anne. the world has lost a wonderful friend, her passion for animals was a inspiration to all. she will be missed.
Linda Bartley Kittler
To the Ranhoff family:
Please accept my sincere condolences on the loss of your mother, Anne. I knew her when I was a member of the first group of girls to be officially admitted to Pomfret, 1968-1969. I knew her as a free spirit who lived a full life; while also helping Per-Jan raise a large family, and cheerfully carrying out her duties as a “faculty wife,” a position that required countless hours of unpaid work. She was a lovely, loving woman with a big heart and a healthy sense of humor. She and Per-Jan will be greatly missed.
Mary Eliza Kimball
I was deeply saddened to learn that your wonderful mother has left us. She was a dear friend to me and to my mother, as her mother was to my grandmother in Milton. I will miss her very much. May she rest in peace now. with love and deepest sympathy to all her children and grandchildren.
Eliza