Shirley Viera Chace

Shirley Viera Chace, 71, of Portsmouth, died on July 9, 2024, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Shirley was born on September 5, 1952, to the late Manuel and Mildred (Silvia) Viera of Portsmouth.

She is survived by her loving husband of 49 years, Ronald L. Chace, and her daughter Barbara Chace Sherman, three beloved grandsons, Nicholas (Maia), Michael, and Zachary Sherman and three beautiful great-granddaughters, Kinsley, Kylin, and Eila Sherman all of Portsmouth.

Shirley received her Education Degree from Roger Williams University and fulfilled her lifelong passion for teaching. She was an English teacher at Portsmouth High School, when she retired.

When on school breaks and summer vacations, she could be found on the beaches of St. Augustine with her grandsons and friends.

Shirley is preceded in death by her parents and her sister, Kathleen Viera Beaudoin.

Calling hours will be held, Saturday, July 20, 2024, from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm in the Connors Funeral Home, 55 West Main Road, Portsmouth, RI. A prayer service will begin at noon.

Donations in her memory may be made to V.N.S. of Newport County and the Three Angels Fund, PO Box 4003, Middletown, RI 02842