Gail A. Manchester, 61, of Bristol

Posted 5/22/18

Gail A. (DelToro) Manchester, 61, of Bristol, R.I., passed peacefully on Sunday, May 20, 2018, surrounded by her loving  family.

She was the former wife of the late Stephen W. Manchester …

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Gail A. Manchester, 61, of Bristol

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Gail A. (DelToro) Manchester, 61, of Bristol, R.I., passed peacefully on Sunday, May 20, 2018, surrounded by her loving  family.

She was the former wife of the late Stephen W. Manchester Jr.

Born in Fall River, Mass., she was the daughter of the late Joseph O. and Anna L. (Arel) DelToro.

Gail was a former employee of the United States Postal Service, a hairdresser, and a small business owner who made delicious chocolates.

A Bristol, R.I., resident for most of her life, she had also lived in Warren.

Gail was a parishioner of the former St. Jean the Baptiste Church. She was a devoted mother, loving grandmother, and loyal friend. As many would say, she was blessed “With a good heart.” She was an excellent cook who also enjoyed spending time camping, listening to music, singing, dancing, and seeing musicals and plays.

Gail is survived by her son, Stephen W. Manchester III of Pawtucket, and her daughter, Amy Lee Komiega of Bristol. She was the sister of Joseph C. DelToro, Paul W. DelToro, both of Seekonk, Virginia L. ””Dee Dee” Cassiere of Bristol, Cynthia A. Bussard of Riverside, Susan J. Payne of Florida and Pamela DelToro of Bristol.

Gail was the doting grandmother of Marissa, James, Cameron and Melina. Also survived by many nieces and nephews.

Gail was the sister of the late Jo-Anne V. Trombley.

Her funeral service will be held Saturday, May 26, 2018, at 10 a.m. in the SMITH FUNERAL and MEMORIAL SERVICES, 8 Schoolhouse Road, Warren.

Burial will be in St. Jean the Baptiste Cemetery, Vernon Street, Warren, R.I.

Relatives and friends are invited to attend. Calling hours will be Friday from 4 to 7 p.m.

www.wjsmithfh.com

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