Friday, February 7, 2025
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It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Guilherme Pacheco Cabral, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, who left us peacefully in the comfort of his home on February 3, 2025. Born in São Miguel, Azores, Guilherme immigrated to Canada in 1969, driven by his unwavering determination to provide a better life for his family. He spent five years working tirelessly alone in a new country, sacrificing his own comfort to save enough to bring his beloved wife, Eduarda, and their seven cherished children—Joe, Lurdes, Agostinha, Amancio, Eduardinha, Natalia, and Octavio—to join him in Canada.
Guilherme was a man of remarkable work ethic, known for his dedication and commitment to his family and community. He worked in nurseries in Norval and throughout the Greater Toronto Area, where he nurtured not only plants but also relationships, pouring his heart into everything he did. A generous spirit, he was always the first to lend a helping hand to neighbors and friends, embodying the true meaning of community.As a father, Guilherme ensured that his children experienced joy and laughter. He believed in the power of family and made it a point to spend quality time with them after long workdays. Through the years, he taught his children how to tend to gardens filled with flowers and hearty vegetables, and shared his love for Portuguese traditions of making homemade wine, chouriço (sausage) and calde de pimenta (red pepper paste). These traditions became cherished family recipes, passed down through generations, serving as a delicious reminder of their rich heritage.
As his family grew, so did his love for his 17 grandchildren and 19 great grandchildren. In his retirement, Guilherme took great joy in driving them wherever they needed to go and treating them to special outings, like the much-anticipated trips to McDonald’s for a Happy Meal. He even raised puppies and bunnies in his backyard which he allowed his grandchildren to play with when they visited him. His infectious laughter and warm spirit lit up every room, making him a cherished figure in their lives.
Guilherme Cabral leaves behind a legacy of love, hard work, and kindness that will forever resonate within the hearts of his family and friends. He will be deeply missed, but his memory will live on in the gardens he tended, the recipes he shared, and the values he instilled in his family.
In honor of Guilherme's life, the family encourages those who knew him to remember him fondly, to carry forward his spirit of generosity, and to cherish the beauty of family and community that he cherished so deeply. May he rest in peace, forever in our hearts and thoughts.
Friday, February 7, 2025
2:00 - 4:00 pm (Eastern time)
Ward Funeral Home - Brampton Chapel
Friday, February 7, 2025
6:00 - 8:00 pm (Eastern time)
Ward Funeral Home - Brampton Chapel
Saturday, February 8, 2025
9:30 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)
Our Lady Of Fatima Church
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