Maria Conceicao Cabral, age 88 passed away peacefully February 25, 2021. She was born April 19, 1932 and she married Joao (John) Cabral in 1954, who preceded her in death in 2011, and the love story and journey began. They were blessed with five daughters; Cidalia (Sally) (predeceased 2014), Ivone (predeceased 2017) Manuela (predeceased 1962) who she has now joined in heaven. She will be forever loved deeply and sadly missed by her daughters Anna Dias (Manuel) and Liz Cabral Camacho (Haman Dowlatram). She will also be joining her parents, seven brothers and sisters and many brothers in-law and sisters in-law who have predeceased her.
She loved to love on her family and always made sure they were all taken care of with open arms and the biggest of hearts. She treasured her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren and embraced every moment with them.
The love story of Conceicao and Joao brought them nine grandchildren and 15 great grandchildren who will continue the family journey. She will be missed by her grandchildren: Gerry Puim (Kristie), Sandra Alves (Nilton), Michael Puim (Tina), Eric Da Silva (Jennifer Hogan), Andrew Dias (Jody Wilkins), Matthew Puim (Angela), Sonia Arrojado (Tony), Kyle Dias (Lisa Espinola), Megan Camacho-Smit (Greg Smit) and her great grandchildren: Austin Puim (Julia Medeiros), Karissa Puim (Liam Pownell), Braiden Da Silva; Owen Puim, Joshua Puim, Anthony Alves, Jerica Da Silva, Teegan Da Costa, Aiden Dias, Arianna Alves, Cidalia Puim, Calea Arrojado, Vincent Puim, Theo Arrojado and Dominic Puim. She will also be missed by her sons-in-law Joe Puim and Carlos Da Silva as well as by her sister Alexandrinha Quarta and her many nephews and nieces whose life she touched deeply in so many ways.
She was small but mighty and taught her family how to love passionately and to persevere through all that life throws at you. She was strong when needed and compassionate and loving all in one. She enjoyed her family first and foremost but also loved her gardens, crocheting, cooking with such love her recipes will never be truly duplicated.
It is said “You reap what you sow”. She sowed much goodness in her life and for this she reaped great rewards in her later years of life when she needed so much love, help and tenderness.
First and foremost, the utmost of love and thanks to her daughter Anna for so selflessly giving all the care and attention she needed to guide her to her final journey. We would also like to thank Dr. Cherniak, Nurse Shelly, Paramed, Closing The Gap and QCare for their wonderful care, love and support.
In accordance with the regulations of the Bereavement Authority of Ontario due to COVID-19, all events are restricted to a specified number of attendees. Please RSVP in advance by calling 519-621-1650. All visitors are asked to remain in their vehicles until their allotted time. Visitors are also required to wear a face covering and practice social distancing.
Friends and family are invited to Coutts Funeral Home, 96 St. Andrews Street, Cambridge on Sunday, February 28, 2021 from 6 - 9 p.m. Please follow the directions of the funeral home staff upon arrival.
Due to the restrictions concerning COVID-19 a private funeral service will be held and Maria will be laid to rest at Mount View Cemetery.
As expressions of sympathy, donations made in Maria’s memory to Santuário Do Senhor Santo Cristo Dos Milagres or to the Alzheimer Society would be so greatly appreciated.
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