Elsie Cabral Obituary

Elsie A. Cabral, age 99, of Bristol, Rhode Island, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, under hospice care at Newport Hospital, surrounded by her loving family.



Born in Bristol, she was a proud Portuguese-American and held dual citizenship in Portugal and the United States. She was one of fifteen siblings and the devoted mother of five children. Elsie is survived by her children: Owen Favro (Esther) Deborah Allen (Donald), Karen Booth (Charles), William Cabral (Naomi), and Richard Cabral. Her family grew to include numerous (over 30) grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and great-great-grandchildren - spanning five generations who loved her dearly.



Mrs. Cabral worked for many years at Raytheon Corporation before retiring and moving to Florida with her husband, William Joseph Cabral. She later returned to Rhode Island and resided at Dawn Hill Home in Bristol for the past three years.



Known for her feisty spirit and boundless love, she brought joy to all who met her. She loved to dance (Jitterbug), sing, and cook - and no one ever left her home hungry. She especially cherished caring for children and holding all her grandbabies throughout her life. A lifelong Boston Red Sox fan, she also had a special love for Christ, and Christmas music, which filled her home with warmth.



Her kindness, energy, and love for life will be remembered by all who knew her.



Services are with Smith Funeral & Memorial Services, 8 Schoolhouse Rd. Warren, RI 02885, where the family will receive relatives and guests for Visitation on Friday, October 31, 2025, from 12-3PM. Burial will be held on Saturday, November 1, 2025, at 11AM in Newport Memorial Park Cemetery, 123 Howland Ave, Middletown, RI 02842.

In lieu of flowers, donations in Elsie's honor may be made to: St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

For directions or tributes, please visit: www.wjsmithfh.com.