Timothy R. Nay
Funeral Director
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 cum 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.
Timothy R. Nay
Funeral Director
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 cum 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.
Shannon McArthur
Pre-Need Director
Shannon is from Coventry, RI and graduated from Bay View Academy in Riverside, RI in 2013. As part of her Bay View experience, she was able to find her love for funeral service with the School to Career Program. With this program, she was able to intern at a local funeral home she met during a field trip with her Death and Dying class. This gave her the opportunity to truly discover what it takes to be a funeral director and embalmer beyond what society sees.
Once she graduated, she continued her education by earning an associate’s degree in Funeral Service from Mount Ida College in 2015, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Johnson and Wales University in 2017, and her MBA in Supply Chain Management from Bryant University in 2019. While continuing with her higher education, she worked full time as an apprentice and then a funeral director. She is a licensed embalmer, funeral director and life insurance agent in MA and RI who specializes in prearranging funeral services. Shannon joined our team in 2025. She currently resides in Cranston, RI and when not working, she enjoys playing softball and spending time with her family, friends, dog Daisy and cats Binx and Blue.
Shannon McArthur
Pre-Need Director
Shannon is from Coventry, RI and graduated from Bay View Academy in Riverside, RI in 2013. As part of her Bay View experience, she was able to find her love for funeral service with the School to Career Program. With this program, she was able to intern at a local funeral home she met during a field trip with her Death and Dying class. This gave her the opportunity to truly discover what it takes to be a funeral director and embalmer beyond what society sees.
Once she graduated, she continued her education by earning an associate’s degree in Funeral Service from Mount Ida College in 2015, a bachelor’s degree in Business Administration from Johnson and Wales University in 2017, and her MBA in Supply Chain Management from Bryant University in 2019. While continuing with her higher education, she worked full time as an apprentice and then a funeral director. She is a licensed embalmer, funeral director and life insurance agent in MA and RI who specializes in prearranging funeral services. Shannon joined our team in 2025. She currently resides in Cranston, RI and when not working, she enjoys playing softball and spending time with her family, friends, dog Daisy and cats Binx and Blue.
Victor G. Cabral, Jr.
Ambassador
Mr. Victor G. Cabral, Jr., a lifelong resident of Bristol, is a valued part of our Ambassador Team who has been with us at Sansone Funeral Home, since June of 2005.
He is the husband of Mary Cabral and the proud parents of three children, Kristen, Michael and Matthew and six beautiful granddaughters. A retired secondary teacher and former Assistant Principal at Mount Hope High School in Bristol. He just completed serving his community on the Bristol-Warren School Committee. His favorite activities is spending time with his family especially his granddaughters and his yearly trips to Disney World, and cruises with his wife and family.
Victor G. Cabral, Jr.
Ambassador
Mr. Victor G. Cabral, Jr., a lifelong resident of Bristol, is a valued part of our Ambassador Team who has been with us at Sansone Funeral Home, since June of 2005.
He is the husband of Mary Cabral and the proud parents of three children, Kristen, Michael and Matthew and six beautiful granddaughters. A retired secondary teacher and former Assistant Principal at Mount Hope High School in Bristol. He just completed serving his community on the Bristol-Warren School Committee. His favorite activities is spending time with his family especially his granddaughters and his yearly trips to Disney World, and cruises with his wife and family.
Gary E. Dion
Ambassador
Mr. Gary E. Dion, a lifelong resident of Bristol, is a valued part of our Ambassador Team who has been with us at Sansone Funeral Home, since March of 2013.
He is the husband of Mary Ellen Dion and proud dad of Jessica and Lyndsay. A retired elementary teacher for Bristol schools for 30 years. He served on the Bristol Town Recreation Board for 15 years. An avid fan of PC Basketball you can count on seeing him at all the home games.
Gary E. Dion
Ambassador
Mr. Gary E. Dion, a lifelong resident of Bristol, is a valued part of our Ambassador Team who has been with us at Sansone Funeral Home, since March of 2013.
He is the husband of Mary Ellen Dion and proud dad of Jessica and Lyndsay. A retired elementary teacher for Bristol schools for 30 years. He served on the Bristol Town Recreation Board for 15 years. An avid fan of PC Basketball you can count on seeing him at all the home games.
Tim Stanzione
Ambassador
Tim was born and raised in Bristol, RI where he built a life centered around hard work, family and service. He proudly served for 20 years in the Army National Guard, demonstrating a strong commitment to his country and community.
Following his military service, Tim worked as a machinist, where his attention to detail and hands-on skillset defined his career.
Tim is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have three children – Angela, Tim and Kyle as well as five grandchildren who keep life full and active.
A lifelong car enthusiast, Tim has a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, which also shows his passion for woodworking. Whether he’s working on a project in the shop or spending time with family, Tim values staying busy and making meaningful connections.
Tim Stanzione
Ambassador
Tim was born and raised in Bristol, RI where he built a life centered around hard work, family and service. He proudly served for 20 years in the Army National Guard, demonstrating a strong commitment to his country and community.
Following his military service, Tim worked as a machinist, where his attention to detail and hands-on skillset defined his career.
Tim is married to his wife, Lisa, and together they have three children – Angela, Tim and Kyle as well as five grandchildren who keep life full and active.
A lifelong car enthusiast, Tim has a deep appreciation for craftsmanship, which also shows his passion for woodworking. Whether he’s working on a project in the shop or spending time with family, Tim values staying busy and making meaningful connections.
