Sansone Funeral Home

04/24/2026

Lorraine Bisbano

Lorraine (Martin) Bisbano, 95, of Barrington, RI, passed away on April 23, 2026, surrounded by her children.

Born July 26, 1930, in Bristol, RI, she was the daughter of the late Delphine and Mary Martin. She was the wife of the late Joseph Louis Alves and John D. Bisbano.

She was predeceased by her sister Irene DeFelice, her children: Joseph L. Alves, Jr and Pamela (Bisbano) Benn and and her stepdaughter Betty Jean (Bisbano) Howard.

She is survived by her brother, Delphine Martin and his wife Marjorie of Bristol, RI; her children, Patricia Bisbano of Barrington, RI, John Bisbano and his wife Shelley of Swansea, MA, Jan (Bisbano) Meier and her husband Daniel of Norton, MA, and Christopher Bisbano of Barrington, RI; her daughter-in-law: Linda Alves of Cranston,RI; 10 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and several nieces, nephews, and other family members that she loved wholeheartedly.

Lorraine attended C**t Memorial High School. She lived in Bristol, RI, for 90 years until moving to Barrington in 2021. She worked at Desilets Nursing Home for many years until retiring in 2000. She loved making puzzles, playing bingo, going to casinos, playing cards, and spending quality time with her family.

Calling hours will be held on Tuesday, April 28, 2026, from 10:00 am until 11:00 am at Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, followed by a graveside service in St. Mary's Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol with the funeral procession commencing at the end of visitation.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to Hope Health Hulitar Hospice: https://www.hopehealthco.org/ways-to-give/donatenow.

For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.sansonefuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, Rhode Island. (401) 253-7110.

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04/15/2026

Sansone Funeral Home is honored to offer a free, monthly, in-person Grief Group beginning September 2026, led by Rev. Kelly Thibeault.

This group provides a safe, welcoming space to care for yourself while finding comfort in a community that understands the journey of grief. Whether you wish to share, listen, or simply be present, you are welcome here.

Rev. Kelly has served as pastor of First Congregational Church, UCC in North Attleboro for over 15 years and has supported hundreds of families through Sansone Funeral Home. As a Certified Grief Educator, she brings compassion, experience, and understanding to each gathering.

Grief Group offers an opportunity to:
• Feel less alone in your grief
• Connect with others who share similar experiences
• Receive understanding and emotional support
• Learn helpful coping strategies
• Build a sense of community and belonging

Grief doesn’t end—but it does change. This group is here to walk alongside you through that change.

Whoever you are, and wherever you are on your grief journey—you are welcome here.

More information will be provided in the days to come.

04/15/2026

Jon Eaton Simpson

Jon Eaton Simpson

1932-2026

Jon Eaton Simpson passed away on April 13, 2026 at age 93 in Bristol,

Rhode Island. He was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the son of

George Eaton Simpson and Eleanor Brown Simpson. He lived in Amherst,

Massachusetts for many years. He was a veteran of the United States Air

Force.

He was a Sociology Professor at the University of Massachusetts,

Amherst. He approached life with discipline, consistency, and a preference

for understatement and believed in doing what needed to be done without

much discussion about it.

He was not outwardly demonstrative, but he remained constant-most

notably in his 69-year marriage to his beloved wife, Mary Lou (Gutierrez)

Simpson and in relationship to his children, Jon Mark (Cornelia), Laurie

(Jim) Mulligan, and Barbara (Matt) Securo, who remain closely connected.

He is survived by his wife, children, three grandchildren, Philip (Jessica)

Simpson, Katherine (Armand) Steyn, Nicholas Nardacci, and two great-

grandchildren, Leo and Ivy Steyn. He also leaves behind his sister, Nancy

Alonzo, and brother, Curtis Simpson and many nieces and nephews. His

sister Louise Hendry predeceased him.

No formal services are planned in keeping with his wishes and preference for simplicity.

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04/15/2026

Sheila R. McLean

Sheila R. McLean, 79, of Bristol, RI passed away on April 11, 2026, with her son by her side.

Born October 13, 1946, she was a daughter of Vincent McLean and May (Reilly) McLean, she grew up in East Providence, RI around a large extended Irish-American family, and was a member of EP High School's 1964 class. She was the first in her family to attend college, graduating from Rhode Island College in 1968.

After living for a time in San Francisco, she returned to the East Coast to teach. She taught art, and later special ed, in Roxbury, Seekonk, East Providence, Fall River, and other schools in Massachusetts and RI. She had lived in Bristol since the early 1980's.

She is survived by a son, Ryan Michney, daughter-in-law, Andria Tieman Michney, and granddaughter, Sloane Michney, all of Newton, MA; as well as numerous cousins and friends.

Sheila was a kind and loving person, who could effortlessly talk to anyone, from any walk of life, and get them to crack a smile. (A gift of gab, she'd enthusiastically tell you, that she acquired from kissing the Blarney Stone). She enjoyed gardening, art, summer beach days, her cats, and loved Bristol.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend a celebration of life at The Wharf in Warren, RI on Friday, May 1, 2026 from 12:00-2:30 PM

For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.sansonefuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809.

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04/14/2026

William Addison Delmage

William A. Delmage, 91, of Bristol, RI died on April 13, 2026. He was the husband of Leonora (Ruggiero) Delmage to whom he was married on June 7, 1958.

Born in Rumson, New Jersey on February 1, 1935, he was a son of the late George D. Delmage and the late Helen (Perrine) Delmage. He was raised and educated in Warren, RI, graduating in 1953. Following his marriage he moved to neighboring Bristol where he has resided for the remainder of his life.

He earned a degree in electrical engineering from Roger Williams College and proudly served with the Army Reserves for a total of eight years.

He was a master electrician, working for IBEW for many years. His last 20 years of work, he was supervisor of maintenance at Raytheon.

"Papa" loved working with his hands and teaching his grandchildren the "tools of the trade" as they spent time tinkering in the garage. "If Papa can't fix it, nobody can."

Times spent on the water were most memorable to him as he enjoyed boating and sports on the water,

Crossword puzzles were a favorite pastime but creating lifelong memories for his family to cherish were of utmost importance to him.

A selfless man, he was always helping family, friends or a neighbor.

For ten years he served as a volunteer firefighter for the Town of Bristol, was a member of the Hopeworth Association and volunteered for decades cooking at the annual Our Lady of Mount Carmel feasts,

In addition to his wife, he leaves his children: William M. Delmage and his wife, Tammie E. Delmage, of Bristol; Peter J. Delmage and his wife, Arlene Delmage, of Vancouver, Washington; MaryEllen Donahue and her husband, Bruce Donahue, of Bristol and Michael A. Delmage and his wife, Natalie Delmage, of Bristol.

Beloved "Papa" to Benjamin, Jonathan, Mitchell, Sean, Davis, Ian, Colin Luca, Mia and his great grandchildren: Carter, Grace and Cece.

Brother of the late George D. Delmage and the late Flora Sousa.

He also leaves numerous nieces and nephews.

Visitation will be held on Friday, April 17, 2026, from 9:00 am until 10:30 am in the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, RI followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 11:00 am at Our Lady of Mount Carmel,141 State Street, Bristol.

Burial will follow in St. Mary's Cemetery, Bristol.

Omit flowers. Memorial donations may be made to the OLMC school.

Please refer to www.sansonefuneralhome.com to leave an online condolence for the family.

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04/14/2026

We’d like to extend our congratulations to Sine Nomine Choral Ensemble for their beautiful performance last weekend at St. Michael’s Episcopal Church in Bristol, RI. Your talent and dedication created a truly memorable experience for all who attended.

Thank you for sharing your music with the community and enriching such a special space.

04/08/2026

Patricia Ann Silvia

Patricia Ann Silvia, 79, of Castle Hayne, North Carolina passed away on Easter Sunday, April 5, 2026, at the Bolivia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Brunswick County.

Patricia was a very sweet, loving and generous mother who loved her children dearly. She will be deeply missed by all that knew her.

She was born on December 26, 1946, in Fall River, Massachusetts, the daughter of the late Antonio Goulart and Philomena Goulart.

Patricia is survived by her son, Andrew King Silvia, III; her daughters, Carol Ann Weckesser, Michelle Elks and husband, Dustin; her brother, Barry Goulart; and her grandchild, Emmett Elks.

In addition to her parents, Patricia was also preceded in death by her brother, Antonio "Skip" H. Goulart, Jr.

Services to be announced and her final resting place will be at St. Mary's Cemetery, Bristol, Rhode Island.

For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.sansonefuneralhome.com

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04/08/2026

Geraldine T. Humphrey

Geraldine T. Humphrey died on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Rhode Island Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen ( Byrnes) Tattrie.

Born in Fall River, MA and raised in Bristol, RI, Gerry attended St. Mary's School, graduated from Bristol High School class of 1967, and received her BA from Roger Williams College.

(University). Gerry earned her Master's Degree as well.

She met the love of her life, Harold Humphrey, in Newport in 1980. Married in 1982, they lived a life full of adventure and fun until Harold's passing in 2009. They traveled extensively both for pleasure and for Gerry's job with the Federal Government which began in Newport, RI in the 1980's. Among her positions were;

Chief and Contracting Officer in Construction; Seymour Johnson In Goldsboro, North Carolina, DoD Contracting Officer at Peterson AFB, Colorado Springs, CO and at Ramstien AB, Germany, finally retiring from NSA, Ft. Meade, Maryland. She received numerous job-related accolades during her career, including commendations, certificates and awards. Gerry relocated to Portsmouth, RI, then back to Bristol several years ago.

Enjoying many pets over the years, they traveled with their menagerie which usually included two dogs and a cat, even taking them to Europe. She leaves behind her much loved dog, Lacey.

Gerry had many interests including reading, history and genealogy, the beach and the water. She was a life-long learner, most recently engaged in playing mahjong. Even though she lived all over, she still considered herself a Bristolian. Gerry was independent, self-made and very political, never afraid to express her opinions. If you met her, you wouldn't forget her.

She is survived by her sister, Amrie H. Alexandre, 15 nieces and nephews and their families, many cousins and extended family and friends.

In addition to her husband and parents, Gerry was pre-deceased by her 3 siblings, Sarah T. Caizzi, Paula K. Calandra, Arthur T. Tattrie, and nephew Michael A. Calandra.

Visitation has been respectfully omitted.

Family and friends are cordially invited to attend a Funeral Mass on Saturday, May 2, 2026, at 10:00 am at St. Mary's Church, Wood Street, Bristol, RI.

There will be no funeral cortege from the funeral home prior to the commencement of the Funeral Mass.

Burial will be private at a later date.

Donations in Geraldine's behalf may be made to the Bristol Recreation Center, 101 Asylum Rd., Bristol, RI, 02809, St. Mary's Church, 330 Wood St. Bristol, RI 02809 or the Potter League for Animals, 87 Oliphant Ln, Middletown, RI, 02842.

For additional information or to send the family a written expression of sympathy, please visit an online guest book at www.sansonefuneralhome.com

Arrangements are under the direction of Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, Rhode Island. (401) 253-7110.

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04/06/2026

The Sansone Funeral Home has proudly donated a used vehicle, a 2005 GMC Denali, to the Vehicles for Veterans program to benefit and support the lives of disabled veterans in our area. Our funeral home has a long-standing history of supporting active-duty military personnel and our veterans in honor of their service to our country.

03/31/2026

The staff at Sansone Funeral Home had a wonderful time attending the Lenten Fish Fry at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Roman Catholic Church in Bristol this past Friday, March 27th.

We are grateful for the opportunity to come together with members of the community and support such a meaningful tradition. Thank you to everyone who made the evening so enjoyable. It was delicious!

03/30/2026

Funeral Director Spotlight: Timothy R. Nay

Timothy Nay has been involved in funeral service for more than 40 years. Born in Peterborough, NH, he was raised and educated in the Monadnock Region of New Hampshire.

For decades, he has had longstanding connections to the Town of Bristol and surrounding communities with extended family and friends and resided in the area for many years. He once again looks forward to living in the community he loves so much.

Timothy has been affiliated with the Dyer-Lake Funeral Home in North Attleboro, MA since 1998 and looks forward to continuing that relationship as he also serves the families of the greater Bristol area at Sansone Funeral Home.

He started in funeral service at the age of 16 at the Holt Funeral Homes in Henniker and Hillsboro, NH, and the Jellison Funeral Home in Peterborough, NH. In 1984, Timothy enrolled in the New England Institute of Applied Arts and Sciences in Boston, MA, where he earned an associate degree in funeral service and graduated magna cm laude in 1986. He then attended Northeastern University and the former Bryant College, now Bryant University.

A licensed funeral director in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Timothy has long been actively involved in the community, participating in several civic, social, and fraternal organizations, having served on several boards of directors over the years.
His proudest civic contribution is in the formation of “The Ella Project” honoring his late grandmother which aids and feeds the homeless.

Timothy has a love for travel, having sailed the Amazon, scaled to the summit of Mt. Kilimanjaro alone, searched for the elusive silver-back gorillas in Uganda and Rwanda and participated in several other African safaris; unquestionably, though, his greatest satisfaction is having assisted thousands of families over the years during their time of grief.