Maria V. Cabral

Maria Venilde (Almeida Tavares) Cabral, 87, of Cooke Street, passed away on June 21, 2026, at The Dawn Hill Home. She was the wife of the late Antonio S. Cabral.

Born in Terra da Luz, St. Michael, Azores, she was the daughter of the late Alvaro and Maria (Almeida) Tavares.  She is survived by her children: Philomena “Phoebe” Werner Paulhardt of MN, Antonio (Gina) Cabral of Warren, and Joseph (Linda Ricciotti) Cabral of Bristol; grandchildren: Austin Paulhardt, Nicole Hoppy, Jordan Palmer, Julia Cabral, Mia Cabral, Tyler Cabral, and Amber Cabral; great-grandchildren: Jaxon Hoppy, Easton Hoppy, Isabella Palmer, Jaxon Palmer, Knox Palmer, Havyn Palmer, and Maddox Palmer; and sister: Maria da Conceicao de Mello of Bristol.

In addition to her husband, she was predeceased by her son: Nelson Cabral; and her brother Manuel Tavares.

She was educated in Portugal. She was first employed by American Tourister for 30 years before being a self-employed housecleaner for an additional 15 years prior to retirement.

Her funeral services will be held on Friday, June 26, 8:30 – 9:30 AM from the George C. Lima Funeral Home, 367 High Street, with a Mass of Christian Burial, 10 AM at St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood Street. Burial will follow in St. Mary’s Cemetery.

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to: Friends of St. Elizabeth’s Church, 577 Wood Street, Bristol RI 02809.

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