In Loving Memory of Guy A. Cabral (1938 - 2025)
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Guy A. Cabral, beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran and esteemed scientist, who left this world on November 21, 2025.
Guy was born to Mary Andrade and Tony Cabral, who emigrated from Portugal to New Bedford, Massachusetts, during Guy's teenage years. Growing up in New Bedford, a city rich in maritime history and strong Portuguese-American heritage, Guy spent his early years working on the docks of the bustling fishing ports. He attended New Bedford High School, where he laid the foundation for a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
In 1964, Guy answered his country's call to duty and served honorably in the United States Army until 1970, including a tour in Vietnam from 1964 to 1967, where he received the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal for his dedication and bravery. As a member of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, he ensured the secure flow of information across the battlefield, showcasing his commitment to duty and excellence.
After his military service Guy pursued higher education, attending the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth as a Pre-Med major, and later enrolled as a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut, where he earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1974. He married the love of his life, Francine Marciano Cabral, also a doctoral student at UConn, on August 31, 1969. Their journey together took them to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where Guy completed a fellowship in Microbiology and Virology in 1976 and was inducted into the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society at Rice University in 1978. In 1979, Guy moved to Richmond, Virginia, where he became a tenured professor at the Medical College of Virginia and dedicated over 30 years to research, teaching and mentoring future medical professionals.
Throughout his illustrious career, Guy received numerous accolades that reflected his unwavering commitment to science, education and community, including multiple outstanding teaching awards at Virginia Commonwealth University. He earned several awards for mentoring young scientists, particularly through the Virginia Union University Minority Access to Research Careers program. He worked on the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Task Force from 1989 to 1996 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, presided as president of the International Cannabinoid Research Society from 2003 to 2004, was awarded for his contributions to the development and progress of the Neuro-Immune Pharmacology Research Society in 2007 and 2014, and served on numerous study sections and committees, including the AIDS Biomedical and Clinical Subcommittee, for the US National Institutes of Health which supported his research for over 40 years.
Beyond his professional achievements, Guy was a founding parishioner and devoted member of the Church of the Epiphany. There he volunteered for various ministries, was instrumental in starting the Epiphany Boy Scouts Troop and Epiphany Bridge Club, and further demonstrated his compassionate nature by sponsoring a refugee family from war-torn Cambodia.
Guy had a life-long appreciation for classical music, French literature, and applied mathematics, especially calculus, which complemented his deep faith in God. However, the most cherished part of his life was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Francine, his children Beth, Wayne, and Allie, his five cherished grandchildren, Julia, Michael, James, Christian, and Kara, his loving sister, Teri and was predeceased by his best friend and brother, Bernie.
Guy A. Cabral leaves behind a rich legacy characterized by courage, strength, honor, commitment and a relentless pursuit of education. His hard work, resilience, and dedication to family and community will forever inspire all who knew him.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Church of the Epiphany on March 6th, 2026 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Guy's memory, to charities driving Parkinson's Disease care and biomedical research.
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Guy A. Cabral, beloved husband, father, grandfather, veteran and esteemed scientist, who left this world on November 21, 2025.
Guy was born to Mary Andrade and Tony Cabral, who emigrated from Portugal to New Bedford, Massachusetts, during Guy's teenage years. Growing up in New Bedford, a city rich in maritime history and strong Portuguese-American heritage, Guy spent his early years working on the docks of the bustling fishing ports. He attended New Bedford High School, where he laid the foundation for a lifelong pursuit of knowledge.
In 1964, Guy answered his country's call to duty and served honorably in the United States Army until 1970, including a tour in Vietnam from 1964 to 1967, where he received the Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Campaign Medal for his dedication and bravery. As a member of the Royal Australian Corps of Signals, he ensured the secure flow of information across the battlefield, showcasing his commitment to duty and excellence.
After his military service Guy pursued higher education, attending the University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth as a Pre-Med major, and later enrolled as a doctoral student at the University of Connecticut, where he earned his Doctor of Philosophy degree in 1974. He married the love of his life, Francine Marciano Cabral, also a doctoral student at UConn, on August 31, 1969. Their journey together took them to Baylor College of Medicine in Houston, Texas, where Guy completed a fellowship in Microbiology and Virology in 1976 and was inducted into the Sigma Xi Scientific Research Society at Rice University in 1978. In 1979, Guy moved to Richmond, Virginia, where he became a tenured professor at the Medical College of Virginia and dedicated over 30 years to research, teaching and mentoring future medical professionals.
Throughout his illustrious career, Guy received numerous accolades that reflected his unwavering commitment to science, education and community, including multiple outstanding teaching awards at Virginia Commonwealth University. He earned several awards for mentoring young scientists, particularly through the Virginia Union University Minority Access to Research Careers program. He worked on the Drug and Alcohol Abuse Task Force from 1989 to 1996 in Chesterfield County, Virginia, presided as president of the International Cannabinoid Research Society from 2003 to 2004, was awarded for his contributions to the development and progress of the Neuro-Immune Pharmacology Research Society in 2007 and 2014, and served on numerous study sections and committees, including the AIDS Biomedical and Clinical Subcommittee, for the US National Institutes of Health which supported his research for over 40 years.
Beyond his professional achievements, Guy was a founding parishioner and devoted member of the Church of the Epiphany. There he volunteered for various ministries, was instrumental in starting the Epiphany Boy Scouts Troop and Epiphany Bridge Club, and further demonstrated his compassionate nature by sponsoring a refugee family from war-torn Cambodia.
Guy had a life-long appreciation for classical music, French literature, and applied mathematics, especially calculus, which complemented his deep faith in God. However, the most cherished part of his life was his family. He is survived by his beloved wife, Francine, his children Beth, Wayne, and Allie, his five cherished grandchildren, Julia, Michael, James, Christian, and Kara, his loving sister, Teri and was predeceased by his best friend and brother, Bernie.
Guy A. Cabral leaves behind a rich legacy characterized by courage, strength, honor, commitment and a relentless pursuit of education. His hard work, resilience, and dedication to family and community will forever inspire all who knew him.
A celebration of his life will be held at the Church of the Epiphany on March 6th, 2026 at 1:00pm. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made in Guy's memory, to charities driving Parkinson's Disease care and biomedical research.
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