Aurore B. Chace, 104
Mar 26, 2026
updated with celebration of life information
Aurore B. Chace, 104, of South Dartmouth, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday October 5, 2025. She was the wife of the late Robert M. Chace and mother to Peter Chace, Deborah Hayes, and Ann Chace Sheldon. Grandmother to Christina Shipman, Windy Chace Eyler, Stacy Chace Field, Eliza Chace, Andrew Chace and Peter Chace. Great-grandmother to Patrick Shipman, Melody Orbegoso, Zachary Magary, Robby Chace and Tommy Chace and great-great grandmother to Leo and Liliana Orbegoso. She is also survived by her sister Esther Davenport of Chelmsford Mass and by several nieces and nephews.
Aurore was a friend to many in Dartmouth and lived a full, productive life as a wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and RN and sailor. She was an avid gardener, knitter, seamstress, quilter along with being an amazing cook.
A Celebration of Life for Aurore B. Chace of South Dartmouth will be held April 18, 2026 at 1:30 p.m. at the First Unitarian Church of New Bedford, 71 Eighth St (corner of Union and County St.) A small reception will follow at the church. There is parking on Eighth St. both sides of the street and on the street parking as well.
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