Westport - Zelia M. (Oliveira) Cabral, 74, of Westport passed away Sunday, March 9, 2008 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.
Prior to retirement, she was a sewing machine operator for various mills in Fall River. Mrs. Cabral was a Communicant of Our Lady of Grace Church, Westport and she loved spending time with her family.
Daughter of the late Silvino N. and Mary (Ferreira) Oliveira, she is survived by her husband: Manuel Cabral, a daughter: Patricia M. Estrela and her companion Horace Moniz of Fall River; 2 sisters: Malvina Medeiros of CT and Laudalina Sousa of MA; 2 granddaughters: Shannon Estrela and her fiance Matthew Gomes and Ashley Estrela; and several nieces and nephews.
She was sister of the late Henrique Oliveira.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to Hudner Oncology, 795 Middle St., Fall River, MA 02721.
Private funeral arrangements were held.