

Born in Fall River, a daughter of the late Joseph and Lena (Santos) Carvalho she grew up there and lived most of her life in New Bedford.
Joan worked as an LPN at St. Luke’s Hospital and Parkwood Hospital.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by three sons, Steven Cabral, Robert Cabral, and Kevin Cabral; sister-in-law, Barbara Correia; eight grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and several nieces and nephews. She was the mother of the late Gary Cabral, and sister of the late Gilbert Carvalho, Mildred Feijo and Bernice Carvalho Lafleur.
Her visitation will be held on Wednesday October 1, 2025 from 11 a.m. to 12 noon in Rock Funeral Home, 1285 Ashley Blvd., New Bedford. A funeral service will occur in the funeral home at 12 noon. All other services are private. For online tribute/directions: www.rock-funeralhome.com.
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