Esther Catherine Ranaghan, formerly of South Yarmouth passed away in Falmouth on April 26, 2016 at the age of 99.

Born in Somerville, she was the daughter of the late Nicholas A. and Mary J. (Fitzpatrick) Ranaghan. Esther grew up in Somerville and attended schools there.

She received her Bachelors Degree from Northeastern University and went on to become a teacher at St. Francis de Sales school in Charlestown, retiring in 1993.

Esther and her sister, Mary, moved to South Yarmouth from Somerville and resided there for many years . Following Mary’s passing, Esther moved to the Atria, an assisted living facility in Falmouth.

She is survived by many nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, Esther was predeceased by five brothers and three sisters.

Friends and relatives are invited to call at the Hallett Funeral Home, 273 Station Ave., South Yarmouth, MA on Tuesday May 3 from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. followed by a funeral Mass at 10 a.m. in Saint Pius X Church, Station Ave., South Yarmouth.

Burial will follow in Oak Grove Cemetery, Medford at 1:30 p.m.

I often thought of Miss Ranaghan through out the years. One of my favorite teachers at St. Francis, she inspired so many of her students with her kindness and way of teaching. Will always remember her. God Bless