Ann M. (Cabral) Wilson
Date of Passing:
Ann M. (Cabral) Wilson, 79, of Providence Avenue, Riverside, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2025, at Rhode Island Hospital, surrounded by the love and presence of her devoted family.
She was the cherished wife of Richard O. Wilson, with whom she shared 31 wonderful years.
Born in Providence, Ann was the daughter of the late Arthur and Helen (Newell) Cabral. She was a proud lifelong resident of Riverside, where her compassion and strength touched many lives.
Ann dedicated 25 years of her career as a safety manager for First Student Group Bus Company, retiring in 2015. But her legacy began long before that. She broke barriers as the first woman to serve as a police officer in the East Providence Police Department. She carried that same determination and commitment into every role she played in life, whether on the job, on the field, or in her community.
Ann’s love for life and family shone brightly. She was an avid golfer and a proud member of the Women’s Golf League at Swansea Country Club. She coached Riverside Little League softball and was always up for a game—softball, bowling, or cards. She and her husband, Richard, were avid boaters and spent wonderful times with family and friends boating to Block Island. Memories of those times will live on in the hearts of those she held dear.
Besides her beloved husband Richard, Ann leaves behind her daughter, Kimberly A. Flowers-Francis and her companion Keith Higgins of Riverside; her stepchildren, David Wilson, and his wife Donna of Bristol; Kenneth Wilson and his wife Mikki of Washington State; and Wendy Wilson of Warren; and her granddaughter Paige Francis, the love of Ann’s life. She is also survived by two step-grandchildren, Jesse and Emma Wilson; four loving sisters and one brother: Beverly Ferreira and Eleanor Foeri of Riverside; Helen Anderson of Barrington; Nancy Calvert of Fryeburg, Maine and Robert Cabral of Lee, New Hampshire; and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by her sister Patricia Cabral and her brother Arthur “Butch” Cabral.
Ann will be remembered for her strength, generosity, and unwavering devotion to those she loved. Her legacy of kindness, courage, and joy will continue to live on in the hearts of all who knew her.
A Funeral Service will be held on Saturday, August 2, 2025, at 2:30pm in the W. RAYMOND WATSON FUNERAL HOME, 350 Willet Avenue, Riverside. Calling hours will be held prior to the service from 12:30pm to 2:30pm.
In lieu of flowers, the family kindly requests that donations be made in Ann’s memory to the American Heart Association, 1 State St, Unit 200, Providence, RI 02908.
Kim, Paige and Ann’s family and friends. I’m so very sorry for your loss. I always enjoyed talking with Ann whenever our paths would meet. ❤️
So sad to hear of Ann’s passing this morning!
Ann was a great mentor to me, especially my time in EP and North Smithfield where she was my safety manager. Ann visited weekly and helped mentor me in many area’s of safety. Richard words cannot express how deeply sorry I am, we have been through a lot together over the years in EP. To Ann’s family and friends I am truly sorry for your loss, my thoughts and prayers are with you all at the difficult time, this is never an easy time, but know your wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend touched a lot of us in many ways. It has been a privilege and honor being colleagues with you Ann over the years of School Busing.
RIP Ann
Paige and family, we are so sorry for your loss. Our prayers are with you all. May God give you strength and peace at this time.
Deepest condolences to Anne Marie’s family. I grew up with the Cabrals and have many fond memories of big sister Anne Marie. May your memories bring you peace and comfort at this difficult time.
Kim So sorry for the loss of your mom My deepest condolences to you & your family
Dear Richard and The Whole Cabral Family,
So sad to hear of the passing of Ann!!!
She was a great mentor to me during our many years of Training for Several Company changes in EP!!!
Loved our times together with Richard and all the many others who we had the honor of being colleagues with…
RIP Ann
This was such sad news to hear …I worked with Ann at 1st Student, she was by far the .most kind, helpful person I have ever known. You weren’t just a face to Ann, she truly knew all of her people. She is a tremendous loss to all who knew her. My thoughts & prayers are with her family.
Eleanor and Family – I can’t tell you how sorry I am at the passing of Ann-Marie. Ann-Marie was a generous and kind person and may God hold everyone dear…
Love Gloria Lynch
Dear Richard,family and the Cabral family,
I am so sorry to read the sad news about AnneMarie. She was always fun to be around, helpful and kind. She was a beautiful person inside and out. It is difficult to lose someone you have shared so many memories with. My sincere sympathies.
Condolences to The Wilson & Cabral Family’s
May the fond memories of Ann bring Solace to All. 🙏
So sorry! Knew her when she was my neighbor and we were kids. Beautiful girl, may she rest in peace! Carol Amaral Owens
My deepest sympathies to Ann’s family. May she rest in peace. 🙏🙏
I want to offer you my deepest condolences for your loss and also tell you that God has promised to end death and resurrect those who lost their lives in the near future.
ACTS 24:15
“AND I HAVE HOPE TOWARD GOD, WHICH HOPE THESE MEN ALSO LOOK FORWARD TO, THAT THERE IS GOING TO BE A RESURRECTION OF BOTH THE RIGHTEOUS AND THE UNRIGHTEOUS.”
Kim, Paige, Richard, Cabral and extended Family sending much love and prayers to y’all from North Carolina. 💔😭🙏🫂
I will always remember you you hired me @ 74 and I am still working you saved me rest in peace.
We will miss you deeply our deepest condolences to all family and friends.
To all the Cabral Family
The loss of your sister Ann is heart
Breaking!!
Ann was like my big sister she always said i was the baby because i was the youngest of our group…
Pat and Ann where in my wedding…i will always remember their love and laughter we shared…
Rest in Peace will see you again…
I am very sorry to learn that Ann has fallen asleep in death. May this promise from our Heavenly Father bring you peace and comfort: John 5:28 – Do not be amazed at this, for the hour is coming in which all those in the memorial tombs will hear his voice 29 and come out, those who did good things to a resurrection of life
Very sad to hear of Anne’s passing. Ann was a person that you did’t see all the time but yet when in her company it was like you saw her yesterday. Will miss her personalllty and Witt.
Always a great friend
Gene
Such beautiful words for a beautiful life and memory. We are sending hugs and prayers from San Diego.
So sorry for your loss., This is so sudden and heartbreaking for all of you. Thinking of you with deepest sympathy..
richard and family my heart goes out to you.
i only knew ann in one direction… forward and with a positive attitude. after every set back she was still ready for another round of golf , another shot at living and being with family.
a big hug to you…diane , brenda and anchor medical
My deepest sympathy to you and your family
What a gift Ann Marie was to family and friends. Rest in Peace, kind soul. You made a difference. You will be remembered, with a smile, in our hearts. With heartfelt sadness and sympathy, Vince & Sandy Spinello, Bonita Springs FL
Kim, Paige and Richard I’m so sorry for the loss of Ann.