We are sad to announce that on July 22, 2022, at the age of 91, Helen Cabral of Westport passed away at Charlton Memorial Hospital with her family by her side. Beloved wife of 70 years to William Cabral Jr. Born in New Bedford, daughter of the late John and Mary (Santos) Arruda. Prior to retirement, Helen worked as a loan officer for St. Elizabeth's Credit Union for over 38 years. Some things that Helen loved to do was watch soap operas, read Danielle Steel novels and play word searches. Most of all she loved spending time with her family. Her favorite saying was "It will be better tomorrow".

She was loved and cherished by many people including her children Paula Cabral (partner Lenore Costa) of Bristol, William K Cabral of Westport, Brian J Cabral (husband Kevin O'Brien) of Provincetown and Robin Quinterno (husband Vincent) of Somerset; sister Olga Nobrega and the late Ana Boucher and William Arruda; 6 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren; as well as several nieces and nephews.

Helen's funeral service will take place from the Manuel Rogers Funeral Home, 1521 N. Main St., Fall River on Thursday, July 28th here at 10:30 AM. Interment in Notre Dame Cemetery. Calling hours on Wednesday, July 27th from 5-8 PM.

Please leave a sympathy message to the family on www.rogersfuneral.com to show them support. You may also light a candle in honor of Helen and in lieu of flowers send donations to the American Cancer Society.