John Ranahan1
M, #28212, b. 31 July 1926, d. 19 April 1977
| Father* | John J. Ranahan1 b. 14 Nov 1906, d. May 1989 |
| Mother* | Dorothy M. Bezanson b. 2 Oct 1905, d. 13 Mar 1993 |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
John Ranahan was born on 31 July 1926 at Massachusetts.1,2 He appeared on the census of 1930 at 344 Bremen Street, Boston, Massachusetts, in the household of John J. Ranahan and Dorothy M. Bezanson with Winifred Ranahan and Bernard T. Ranahan.1 John Ranahan began military service on 1 November 1943.3 He ended military service on 18 February 1946.3 He died on 19 April 1977 at age 50.2,4
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Citations
- [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340677; Roll: 942; Image: 189.0; ED: 0018; Page: 12A; Lines: 49-50; Page: 12B; Lines: 51-55.
- [S902] U.S. Social Security Administration, "U.S., Social Security Applications and Claims Index, 1936-2007", John Joseph Ranahan; Birth: 31 July 1926; Death: April 1977.
- [S837] National Archives and Records Administration (NARA), "U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs BIRLS Death File", John Ranahan; Birth: 30 July 1925; Death: 19 April 1977; Enlistment Date 1: 1 November 1943; Release Date 1: 18 February 1946.
- [S742] Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Health Services, "Massachusetts Death Index,1970-2003", John J. Ranahan; Certificate: 002911.
Bernard T. Ranahan1,2
M, #28213, b. 15 October 1927, d. 6 April 2012
| Father* | John J. Ranahan2 b. 14 Nov 1906, d. May 1989 |
| Mother* | Dorothy M. Bezanson b. 2 Oct 1905, d. 13 Mar 1993 |
Family | Mary O'Donnell |
| Relationship | 5th great-grandson of Jean George Bezanson |
Bernard T. "Barney" Ranahan, Sr.
Obituary from The Boston Herald (Boston, Massachusetts), 12 April 2012:
Mr. Bernard T. "Barney" Ranahan, age 84, died on Friday, April 6th at the Hospice at Bay Pines in St. Petersburg, Florida surrounded by his children and his grandchildren. He was predeceased by his wife, Mary (O'Donnell) Ranahan. He was the son of the late John and Dorothy (Bezanson) Ranahan.
Barney worked as a civil engineer for the State of Massachusetts. In his younger years he also was a jockey at Suffolk Downs. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Shoemaker Bowling league and he also coached Lynn Shore Baseball. His true passion was golf. He was a member of the Amesbury Golf and Country Club. Barney served his country in the United States Navy. He was also a member of the Revere Lodge of Elks where he was Past Exalted Ruler and Past District Deputy for the Metro-North District. He was also a member of the Polish Club in Amesbury, Ma.
He is survived by his children; Kevin Ranahan, Bernard Ranahan and his wife Debbie, Kathleen Barrett and her husband John, Dennis Ranahan and his wife Nancy, Maryann Bigwood and her husband Clint, and Robert Ranahan. He was also the proud grandfather of Jennifer, Shannon, Colleen, Suzanne, Katie, -Kevin, John, Jimmy, Robby and Helina and his 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Winifred Killeen, his brother-in-law William O"Donnell and his sister-in-law Barbara (Ranahan) Harkins, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late John Ranahan, Jr.
His funeral will be held from the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN & RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt129) Lynn on Saturday at 9AM, followed by a funeral mass in Sacred Heart Church, Lynn at 10AM. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4-8PM.1
Barney worked as a civil engineer for the State of Massachusetts. In his younger years he also was a jockey at Suffolk Downs. He enjoyed bowling and was a member of the Shoemaker Bowling league and he also coached Lynn Shore Baseball. His true passion was golf. He was a member of the Amesbury Golf and Country Club. Barney served his country in the United States Navy. He was also a member of the Revere Lodge of Elks where he was Past Exalted Ruler and Past District Deputy for the Metro-North District. He was also a member of the Polish Club in Amesbury, Ma.
He is survived by his children; Kevin Ranahan, Bernard Ranahan and his wife Debbie, Kathleen Barrett and her husband John, Dennis Ranahan and his wife Nancy, Maryann Bigwood and her husband Clint, and Robert Ranahan. He was also the proud grandfather of Jennifer, Shannon, Colleen, Suzanne, Katie, -Kevin, John, Jimmy, Robby and Helina and his 10 great grandchildren. He is also survived by his sister Winifred Killeen, his brother-in-law William O"Donnell and his sister-in-law Barbara (Ranahan) Harkins, as well as many nieces and nephews.
He was the brother of the late John Ranahan, Jr.
His funeral will be held from the SOLIMINE, LANDERGAN & RICHARDSON FUNERAL HOME, 426 Broadway (Rt129) Lynn on Saturday at 9AM, followed by a funeral mass in Sacred Heart Church, Lynn at 10AM. Interment will be in Pine Grove Cemetery, Lynn. Relatives and friends are respectfully invited. Visiting hours will be Friday from 4-8PM.1
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Citations
- [S2] Bernard T. "Barney" Ranahan Death Notice, The Boston Herald (Boston, Massachusetts), 12 April 2012.
- [S4] 1930 U.S. Federal Census; Boston, Suffolk, Massachusetts; FHL Film: 2340677; Roll: 942; Image: 189.0; ED: 0018; Page: 12A; Lines: 49-50; Page: 12B; Lines: 51-55.
- [S680] Bernard T. "Barney" Ranahan Death Notice, Solimine Funeral Home (Lynn, Massachusetts).
Winifred Ranahan
F, #28214, b. circa 1924, d. 17 July 2014
| Father* | John J. Ranahan1 b. 14 Nov 1906, d. May 1989 |
| Mother* | Dorothy M. Bezanson b. 2 Oct 1905, d. 13 Mar 1993 |
Family | Francis J. Killeen Sr. |
| Child |
| Relationship | 5th great-granddaughter of Jean George Bezanson |
Winifred (Ranahan) Killeen
Obituary from The Boston Globe (Boston, Massachusetts), 21 July 2014:
Killeen, Winifred M. "Wynne" (Ranahan) Of Jamaica Plain, peacefully at home surrounded by her family on July 17, 2014.
Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Killeen, Sr. Loving mother of Elaine Hanley and her companion Robert Pearlstein, John P. and his fiancé Amy McCarthy, Francis J. Jr. and his wife Maureen, Phyllis Killeen and her husband Robert Donato all of Jamaica Plain and the late Carolyn M. Killeen. Sister of the late John and Bernard Ranahan. Sister in law of Mary Durant and Barbara Harkins. Half sister of Dorothy Morse of NH. Grandmother of Nicole, Kristen, Christian and Courtney. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family.
Funeral from the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St., Jamaica Plain, on Tuesday July 22 at 9:15 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Jamaica Plain at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Monday July 21 from 3-8 PM. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery.2
Beloved wife of the late Francis J. Killeen, Sr. Loving mother of Elaine Hanley and her companion Robert Pearlstein, John P. and his fiancé Amy McCarthy, Francis J. Jr. and his wife Maureen, Phyllis Killeen and her husband Robert Donato all of Jamaica Plain and the late Carolyn M. Killeen. Sister of the late John and Bernard Ranahan. Sister in law of Mary Durant and Barbara Harkins. Half sister of Dorothy Morse of NH. Grandmother of Nicole, Kristen, Christian and Courtney. Also survived by 4 great grandchildren as well as many nieces and nephews and extended family.
Funeral from the Brady & Fallon Funeral Home 10 Tower St., Jamaica Plain, on Tuesday July 22 at 9:15 AM, followed by a Funeral Mass in Our Lady of Lourdes Church, Jamaica Plain at 10 AM. Relatives and friends are invited. Visiting hours at the funeral home on Monday July 21 from 3-8 PM. Interment Forest Hills Cemetery.2
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