Born in Fall River, MA she was a daughter of the late Manuel and Yvonne Bento.
Nancy - Jean worked as an editor and author for Lulu publications for many years. She was a loving and caring person who was dedicated to her family and friends.
She leaves three sons, Eric Bishaw, Shawn Bishaw, and John Bishaw, two daughters, Leilani Bishaw and Amanda Bishaw, a sister, Sharon Pugsley, an aunt, Dorothy Proulx, her loving grandchildren, Brittany, Dylan, Isabell, Chance, Jade, Aladdin, Kyle, Jace, Jalissa, Trinity, Jacob, Shyla, and Shaye, and her great grandchildren, Lilianne, Onyx, Luna, Matthew, Shane, and Jacob.
Visiting hours will be held on Friday, June 17, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm in the Russell J. Boyle & Son Funeral Home, 331 Smith Street, Providence, to which relatives and friends are invited. Interment will be private.