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. 

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.

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.