Obituaries
Local Obituaries for Families in Bristol, RI
Joan D. Johnson
Aug 1, 2023
Joan D. Johnson, 82, of Bristol passed away peacefully in Newport on Tuesday, August 1, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Robert W. Johnson for over 40 years before his passing in November of 2003. Born in McKeesport, PA she was the daughter of the late John Derkas and the late Cecelia (Eichler) Wozniak. Joan was...
Ms Beverly A. Carreiro
Jul 23, 2023
Ms. Beverly A. "Bev" (Hyder) Carreiro, age 81 of Bristol, died Sunday, July 23, 2023 at the Dawn Hill Home for Rehab & Healthcare, surrounded by her loving family. Born and raised in Providence, a daughter of the late Leonard and Anna (Welch) Hyder. She was a Bristol resident for 65 years. Beverly was a supervisor in Environment Services...
Charles H. Martin
Jul 18, 2023
Charles Hopkins Martin, 83 of Bristol passed away peacefully, surrounded by his children, on Tuesday, July 18, 2023. He was the devoted husband of Stephanie (Street) Martin for 49 years before her passing in 2020. Born in Fall River, MA, he was the son of the late James and Mary Ellen (Concannon) Martin. He served in the US Navy...
Ms Linda Marie Varola
Jul 15, 2023
Linda Marie Varola, 70, of Bristol passed away on Saturday, July 15, 2023 in Bristol. Born in Providence, RI, she was the daughter of the late Peter and Gloria (Graves) Varola. Linda worked at the United States Navy Base in Newport for many years. She also worked for the James Maher Center. Linda was an avid Boston sports fan...
Brian Douglas Grandgeorge
Jul 8, 2023
Brian DouglasGrandgeorge, age 32, of Bristol,passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July8, 2023. He was the son of Rebecca MacDougallGrandgeorgeand MarkGrandgeorge A lifelongBristolian, Brian was a graduate of Mount Hope High School. He was employed as a cook at the Rhode Island Veterans Home Community Living Center in Bristolwhere hewasverywell liked by the veterans who reside there. Everyonewho knewBrian loved...
Donna M. Bouchard
Jun 27, 2023
Donna M. (Dias) Bouchard, 62, passed away at her home on Tuesday, June 27, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was the devoted wife of the late Michael A. Bouchard for 39 years before his passing in 2021. Born in Providence, RI she was the daughter of the late Angelina (Carlone) and Sebastian Dias, Jr. A lifelong Bristolian, she...
Mr Louis F. Sansone
Jun 24, 2023
Mr. Louis F. Sansone, age 84 of Hope Street, Bristol, passed away, Saturday, June 24, 2023 surrounded by his loving wife Emily and family. He was the husband of Emily M. (Simmons) Sansone, his wife (and high school sweetheart) of 65 years. Born in and a lifelong resident of Bristol, he was the son of the late Carmine A....
Jacob Robert Winokur
Jun 16, 2023
Jacob "Jake/Jack" Winokur, 70, of Bristol passed away on Friday, June 16, 2023, surrounded by family, at Roger Williams Medical Center. He was the beloved husband of Susan Andrews Winokur. Born in Beverly, MA, he was the son of the late Wolf and Ina (Fruchtman) Winokur. Starting out as a cook at Kentucky Fried Chicken at the age of...
Mr. Edward F. Upchurch
Jun 13, 2023
Edward Franklin Upchurch passed away at home on June 13, 2023 at the age of 96, leaving behind a large blended family. He was predeceased by his wife of 44 1/2 years, Sheila C. Upchurch. Ed was born in Raleigh, North Carolina on February 9, 1927. He was the son of the late Melzar Jackson Upchurch of Wake County,...
William James Satterfield Iii
May 15, 2023
William James Satterfield, III, 88 of Bristol passed away peacefully on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was the husband of Elizabeth Ann (ONeill) Satterfield. William, "Bill", was born on March 2, 1935 in Charlotte, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Marion A. Gist and the late William James Satterfield, II. After Bill graduated from Glen Ridge...
Linda J. Serbst
May 15, 2023
Linda J. (Lucaski) Serbst, 75, formerly of Bristol, passed away at her East Providence home on Monday, May 15, 2023. She was the loving wife of the late Frederick W. Serbst, Jr. for 32 years before his passing in 2013. Born in Philadelphia, PA, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rita (Bain) Lucaski. Linda was a...
Mr Jerome M. "Bully" Squatrito
May 14, 2023
Mr. Jerome M. Bully Squatrito, age 81 of 19 Gorham Place, Bristol, passed away peacefully, Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his loving wife and family. He was the husband of Tonella P. (Pereira) Squatrito, his wife of 60 years. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, he was a son of the late Fortunato J....
Ms. Irene V. Cavalieri
May 3, 2023
Ms. Irene V. Cavalieri, age 96 of Congregational Street, Bristol, died Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the Scalabrini Villa at Bay View, North Kingstown, RI. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Domenic and Josephine (Grazioso) Cavalieri. Irene was a Mathematics Teacher at Portsmouth High School for 25 years, retiring in 1990....
Mrs. Angela Adelaide Burke
Apr 24, 2023
Angela Adelaide (Andrade) Burke Bristol School Nurse/Practitioner, Lifelong Volunteer and Artist Angela A. (Andrade) Burke, age 93, of The Willows Assisted Living in Warren passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at HopeHealth Hospice after a brief illness. She was the loving wife of the late James E. (Jim) Burke. Jim initially won Angela over by sweeping the Sunset Bakery...
Jeannette C. Desilets
Apr 24, 2023
Jeannete C. Desilets, 102, of Bristol passed away on Monday, April 24, 2023 at Dawn Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Born in Woonsocket she was the daughter of the late Theodore and Antonionette (Basaillion) Desilets. Relatives and friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary's Church, 330 Wood Street, Bristol on Saturday, May 13,...
Maria Laura Gois
Apr 21, 2023
Maria Laura Gois (Goes), 96, of Bristol passed away peacefully, surrounded by her children, on Friday, April 21, 2023 at Silver Creek Manor in Bristol. Born on the island of Sao Miguel, Azores, Portugal, she was the daughter of the late Alvaro and Luzia (Silva) Simao. Maria was a long time communicant of St. Elizabeths Church in Bristol. Maria...
Salvatore Gaglio
Mar 28, 2023
Salvatore Pa Gaglio, 95, of Bristol passed away in Warren on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. He was the husband of the late Madeleine (Rene) Gaglio. Born in Bristol, he was the son of the late Giuseppe and Theresa (Palmeri) Gaglio. Salvatore worked as a Wire Worker for Kaiser Aluminum for many years. Salvatore is survived by his children: Patricia...
Marie L. Calandra
Mar 28, 2023
Marie L. (Diodati) Calandra, age 83, of Bristol passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. She was the devoted wife of the late Ernest J. Calandra Sr. for 59 years before his passing in 2019. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Albert and Sadie (Lawrence) Diodati. She was a graduate...
Ms. Charlotte M. Whiteside
Mar 27, 2023
Ms. Charlotte M. (Stanzione) Whiteside, age 75 formerly of Church Street, Bristol, died Monday, March 27, 2023 at the Silver Creek Manor, Bristol. Born in Bristol and a lifelong resident, she was a daughter of the late Ralph F. and Agnes F. (Foley) Stanzione. Charlotte was a graduate of Colt Memorial High School, Bristol, Class of 1965. She was...
George A. Perron
Mar 22, 2023
On March 22, 2023 beloved husband, father, and friend, George Andrew Perron passed away in his 90th year. George was born in Fall River, Massachusetts to Ruth Ann (Bigelow) and George Perron Sr. During the Korean war, George served as a photographer in the Navy on an aircraft carrier in the Caribbean. He was employed at Pratt and Whitney...


