Ms. Ann J. Travers

Ms. Ann J. (Burke) Travers, age 78 of Bristol, died Monday, June 18, 2018 at RI Hospital surrounded by her loving family. Born in Fall River, MA and a lifelong Bristol resident, she was the daughter of the late John L. "Todd" and Anna R. "Nancy" (Vatalaro) Burke. Anns most cherished moments were spent with her children, granddaughter and many nieces and nephews. She loved hosting gatherings and holidays, especially the 4th of July which became a memorable tradition for all family and friends. Selfless is a word many use to describe Ann, always generous and giving, putting others before herself. Ann was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School, class of 1957 and received her Bachelors Degree in Education from RI College in 1972. She was a teacher for the Bristol School Department for 28 years, retiring in 2000 as a second grade teacher at Byfield School. Following her retirement, she owned and operated The Art of Learning Store in Warren, and recently was a companion for Home Health Care. She was a proud, dedicated parishioner of St. Marys Church in Bristol. Ann leaves two children; Joseph P. Travers of East Providence and Karyn Travers-Harper of Bristol, her granddaughter; Sophia Ann Harper and several nieces and nephews. In addition to her parents, she was the sister of the late John L. Burke, Jr. and Joan B. Ferri. Funeral services from the Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood Street, Bristol, Saturday, June 23, 2018 at 9:00 AM with a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:00 AM in St. Marys Church, 330 Wood Street, Bristol. Burial will follow in St. Marys Cemetery, Chestnut Street, Bristol. Visiting hours will be Friday, June 22, 2018 from 4:00-7:00 PM. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Marys Church, 330 Wood Street, Bristol, RI 02809 or to the American Lung Association in Rhode Island, 260 W. Exchange Street, Providence, RI 02903 or online at www.lung.org For online condolence, shared memories, information and directions go to www.sansonefuneralhome.com Services Visitation Friday June 22, 2018 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street Bristol, RI 02809 Funeral services from Saturday June 23, 2018 9:00 AM Sansone Funeral Home 192 Wood Street Bristol, RI 02809 with a Mass of Christian Burial Saturday June 23, 2018 10:00 AM St. Mary's Church 330 Wood St. Bristol, RI Committal Saturday June 23, 2018 11:00 AM St. Mary's Cemetery Chestnut Street Bristol, RI