Raymond Barlow, 90, passed away peacefully with his family on October 30, 2026. He was the cherished husband of Susan (Costa) Barlow for 30 years and was formerly married to the late Angelina Scolaro.

Born on January 10, 1936, in Fall River, MA to the late Samuel and Florence (Ashworth) Barlow of Bristol, RI, Ray currently resided in Davenport, FL with his wife, Susan.

This beloved patriarch is survived by his sons, Raymond F. Barlow and wife, Sandy, of New Durham, NH; and Philip Barlow and wife, Carolyn, of Richmond, RI; stepdaughter, Amanda White and husband, Chris of No. Grosvenordale, CT ; eight grandchildren, Nicole, Alyssa, Kristina, Dylan - Amanda's children; Amber, Elizabeth, Catherine, Carl; and four great grandchildren. Ray was a loving brother to four predeceased siblings: Kenneth Barlow, Chester Barlow, Robert Barlow, and Claire Balzano.

Ray proudly served in the US Army for 23 years. After earning an LPN, he worked as a nurse at the Veteran's Home in Bristol, and then as director of nursing at the Adult Correctional Institute in Cranston.

Ray was an avid Red Sox fan. He enjoyed traveling, golfing, playing cards, and family gatherings. Ray will be remembered for his kindness, sweet disposition, and constant smile.

Visitation will be on Monday, November 16, 2026, from 5-8 p.m. at Sansone Funeral Home, 192 Wood St, Bristol, RI.

A Celebration of Life will be on Tuesday, November 17, 2026, at Sansone Funeral Home at 10 a.m., followed by a military burial at North Burial Ground, 1081 Hope St., Bristol.

Lunch will follow at noon at Cup Defenders, 230 Wood St, Bristol.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Ray's name to VITAS Healthcare; 628 Hebron Ave., Suite 300, Glastonbury, CT, 06033.

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